VP, Group Creative Director

7w1 month ago

Monks

Seattle, US · Full-time · $200,000 – $240,000

About this role

As Group Creative Director, manage, guide, and create the communication layer of a brand’s vision. This leadership role holds accountability for the health of managed brands and the agency at large. Inspire creativity and strategic thinking across teams while fostering curiosity and experimentation.

Align client needs with the agency’s model through deep involvement in pitching and presenting department capabilities. Oversee the entire creative team with a smaller subset of direct reports. Partner with peers like another GCD, Head of Design, or Head of Strategy to drive creative direction.

Serve as creative steward by working with internal brand and strategy teams to set tone and vision. Monitor and spot-check all creative work before it reaches clients. Lead hiring for Art and Copy candidates while overseeing mentoring and talent growth.

Storytell ideas with clarity for clients, internal teams, and creatives, providing final presentation touches. Present directly to clients to build relationships and trust. Influence creative thinking across the business and lead concept development as a maker.

Requirements

Proven ability to manage and guide creative teams in agency settings
Expertise in creating brand communication visions and strategies
Strong client-facing skills for pitching, presenting, and relationship building
Proficiency aligning client needs with agency model and capabilities
Experience inspiring creativity, strategic thinking, and curiosity in teams
Leadership in hiring, mentoring, and structuring creative departments
Skill in storytelling ideas with clarity for diverse audiences
Hands-on concept development across design and creative work

Responsibilities

Act as creative steward for brands in portfolio, setting tone and vision with internal teams
Monitor and spot-check all creative work before client delivery
Storytell ideas clearly for clients, internal teams, and creatives with final presentation polish
Present work to clients and provide presentation support
Develop client relationships to build trust through direct interaction
Lead hiring decisions for Art and Copy candidates based on department needs
Oversee mentoring and growth of agency talent for skill and job satisfaction development
Foster creativity environment and inspire team participation in internal endeavors