Executive Creative Director

As a Executive Creative Director, you’ll work closely with the EVP, Head of Creative to set the vision, guide teams, and deliver work that hits across every channel—digital, social, upper-funnel, and TV.  This role is equal parts leadership and craftsmanship. We are looking for an Executive Creative Director to lead and elevate one of our most high-impact accounts. 

You’re an integrated thinker who’s led large-scale brand campaigns and shipped work that moves. You’ve built teams, pitched and won big ideas, and navigated global markets. You know how to move seamlessly from strategy to concept to execution—because you’ve done it. And while you lead from the top, you’re not afraid to get your hands dirty.

We need a Swiss Army knife: someone hands-on, fast, and fluent in everything from cinematic brand spots to scroll-stopping social. If your book shows platform-native thinking, sharp digital ideas, and the craft to back it up, we want to see it.

• Drive the Creative Vision:
  • Define and drive the creative direction, ensuring clarity, consistency, and innovation across all outputs
  • Develop campaign work that’s effective, beautifully crafted, and right-sized for every platform—film, digital, social, and upper-funnel
  • Maintain high creative standards with a strong emphasis on storytelling and narrative strength
  • Set quarterly and annual goals for the creative department, and ensure progress is visible and measurable                                                                                         
• Lead, Grow, and Problem Solve:
  • Lead and mentor a high-performing crew of GCDs, CDs, art directors, writers, motion artists, designers
  • Foster a culture rooted in creativity, collaboration, and the Relentless Pursuit of Better™—where smart risk-taking and innovation are the norm
  • Keep teams inspired and aligned across time zones and project types
  • Work shoulder-to-shoulder with cross-functional partners (strategy, accounts, production) to clear roadblocks and elevate the work
  • Lead with empathy, be present and accessible, and champion a clear, inclusive creative culture 
• Win New Business and Foster Client Relationships:
  • Lead campaign development from pitch to production—own the creative vision, back the strongest ideas, and push for best-in-class execution across formats
  • Champion integrated thinking: one clear idea, delivered smartly across digital, social, upper-funnel, and TV
  • Take point on high-priority and net-new creative pitches, especially for brands with strong growth potential
  • Build trust with existing clients and internal teams—guiding them to bold, insight-driven creative decisions
  • Spot and shape organic growth opportunities, and help evaluate incoming asks with a strategic, right-sized approach
  • Use Group Creative Directors to help drive and execute your vision across workstreams
• Ensure and Expect Creative Excellence:
  • Oversee all creative outputs—digital, social, upper-funnel, and TV—to ensure the work is differentiated, impactful, and high-quality
  • Push both teams and clients to go further—striving for award-worthy, best-in-class work
  • Align with other department leads to keep creative ideas executable, effective, and on-brief
• Create and Uphold Process:
  • Build smart, scalable creative processes that improve delivery without sacrificing quality
  • Lead internal training initiatives—presentation skills, storytelling, AI tools, and more
  • Eliminate workflow friction and keep things moving 

• Extensive experience in a creative leadership role within at least one top-tier agency. Typically 15+ years of creative experience, 3-5 years of experience at the Group
• Creative Director level, and 10-12 years as a Creative Director in an advertising agency.
• A strong portfolio showcasing a wide range of creative work, including successful, award-winning integrated campaigns.
• Proven ability to lead and inspire creative teams.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Integrated ECD: A senior Executive-level creative leadership with hands-on execution
• Cross-Channel Expertise: Strong across digital, social, upper-funnel, and TV
• Brand Campaign Experience: Track record of building and launching full-scale campaigns
• Creative Leadership: Skilled at leading diverse, high-performing teams
• Global Experience: Has led work across regions
• Agility: Fast, collaborative, and solution-driven
• Swiss Army Knife: Versatile, sharp, and ready for anything
• Portfolio Must-Haves:
  • Great Film: Cinematic or spot work with clear narrative power
  • Native Social: Content built for the platform—not adapted to it
  • Digital Experience: Campaigns that are creative, scalable, and effective
  • Design Acumen: Strong design eye and high bar for craft

• Deep understanding of brand, all things digital, and the latest creative and tech trends.

At Monks, we believe in fostering an environment where a diversity of perspectives can thrive. We proactively work to design hiring processes that promote equity and inclusion while mitigating bias. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome and encourage qualified applicants, from all backgrounds, who are excited to contribute to our mission.  

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