THIS IS AN ONSITE POSITION Oversees a creative team delivering multi-channel programs and client-facing projects. Ensures creative outputs are innovative, brand-aligned, and strategically support business and client goals. Balances operational management with hands-on creative leadership. ResponsibilitiesAct as the primary creative point of contact for client-facing projects and campaigns, translating business goals into creative briefs and leading presentations to manage feedback and expectations.Manages team performance, workload distribution, and development plansCreative Leadership & MentorshipDirecting creative teams: Overseeing the daily workflow of art directors, designers, production artists to ensure concepts are executed to a high standard.Mentoring talent: Providing constructive feedback, identifying growth opportunities for junior and mid-level creatives, and helping them overcome creative blocks.Concept Development & ExecutionDriving the big idea: Leading brainstorming sessions and developing high-level concepts for campaigns, brand identities, or product launches.Hands-on creation: Have the ability to create quick mockups, and be able to jump in design if needed.Maintaining brand standards: Ensuring all output aligns with the client’s brand guidelines, tone of voice, and visual identity.Client & Stakeholder ManagementPitching and presenting: Acting as a key voice in client meetings and new business pitches, articulating the "why" behind creative choices.Interpreting feedback: Translating vague or challenging client feedback into actionable, clear directives for the creative team without compromising the core idea.Collaborating with account teams: Working closely with Project Managers and Strategists to ensure creative work solves the client's underlying business problem.Project & Strategy OversightQuality control: Reviewing and approving concept decks, and final mechanicals before they reach the Creative Director or client.Managing timelines and budgets: Partnering with project managers to ensure the team is tracking against deadlines, scope, and budget constraints. 
