Group Creative Director, Art and Design (Packaging Design)

Location: Newport Beach, California, United States; hybrid schedule with teams in the office an average of four days per week. Occasional required travel is expected.

Salary: $125,000–$295,000 USD per year.

Company

hirify.global is a global creative company and part of the WPP network, combining brand experience, customer experience, and commerce to create connected brands.

What you will do

• Lead, manage, mentor, and empower a large multidisciplinary team of art directors, designers, and copywriters.
• Direct the conceptualization and execution of packaging, print, out-of-home, and direct mail work.
• Ensure deliverables are rooted in strong strategic ideas and meet client objectives.
• Manage long production timelines and annual calendars in a structured, production-forward environment.
• Build and deliver portfolio and case study presentations for internal leadership and key stakeholders.
• Travel periodically to collaborate with stakeholders across locations and maintain creative alignment.

Requirements

• Proven Group Creative Director experience in an agency environment, with demonstrated ability to orchestrate and manage creative workflows.
• Deep expertise and a strong portfolio in packaging design, with extensive experience across print, OOH, and direct mail.
• Experience thriving in a structured, production-heavy environment with long-term schedules and established workflows.
• Exceptional presentation skills, including the ability to articulate strategic context, craft rationale, and case studies to internal and external stakeholders.
• Comfort and willingness to work on tobacco industry accounts.
• Strategic, curious problem-solving approach and ability to distill complex category rules into design systems.
• Empathetic leadership style that builds trust, champions collaboration, and creates an inclusive environment.
• Ability to drive bold ideas and high-impact work in ambiguous and regulated spaces.
• Willingness and ability to accommodate occasional required travel.

Culture & Benefits

• Human First approach focused on meaningful, high-impact creative outcomes and team growth.
• Collaborative, inclusive environment supporting creative excellence and continuous development.
• Hybrid work model with office attendance averaging four days per week.
• Competitive benefits package.
• Accommodations or flexibility can be discussed with the hiring team.