Creative Director Job at Cella in Los Angeles

Location: Los Angeles, CaliforniaJob Type: ContractCompensation Range: $88 - 93 per hourWe are seeking a dynamic Creative Director to define and drive the creative vision for our cultural engagement platforms, ensuring alignment with brand strategy and seasonal initiatives. As part of our team, you’ll lead a multidisciplinary creative group, fostering an award-winning in-house agency model. You’ll collaborate closely with senior leadership, marketing, and production teams to deliver on-brand, breakthrough campaigns that drive business growth. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in creative direction, team management, and project oversight, with a passion for infusing culture authentically into the brand. Stay ahead of trends, maintaining a competitive edge while ensuring strategic alignment and consistent brand cohesion across all channels.Responsibilities:Strategic Leadership:

Define and drive the creative vision for cultural engagement platforms, aligning with overall brand strategy and enterprise/seasonal initiatives.

Foster deep and broad conversations with customers, delivering on the "Live Better" brand promise in communities.

Infuse culture authentically into the brand across all touchpoints.

Team Management:

Lead, build, and coach a multidisciplinary creative team, providing guidance and feedback to achieve creative excellence.

Mentor and grow the team, fostering an award-winning in-house agency model.

Conduct performance evaluations to enhance skills in conceptual thinking, ideation, presentation, strategic alignment, public speaking, and critical thinking.

Recruit and onboard new, competitive talent to strengthen the team.

Collaboration:

Collaborate with senior leadership, marketing strategy, insights & planning, production, and key stakeholders to create inspiring campaigns that drive business growth.

Manage on-brief, strategic, and creative projects, keeping workstreams on track.

Partner with Creative Account Management, Operations, and Production to manage timelines and budgets, delivering breakthrough creative on schedule.

Enterprise Brand Cohesion:

Ensure creative consistency across all channels and touchpoints, enhancing brand recognition and recall.

Project Oversight:

Oversee campaign projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and strategic alignment.

Lead the development of strategic, engaging concepts and persuasive presentation decks.

Oversee pre-production and post-production processes, including talent selection, shoot execution, and asset delivery.

Ensure final outputs meet strategic objectives.

Trend Awareness:

Stay updated on industry trends, cultural shifts, and emerging design technologies.

Incorporate relevant trends into brand concepts to maintain a competitive edge.

Qualifications:

Proven experience as a Creative Director or similar role in advertising or retail.

Exceptional portfolio demonstrating 360 campaigns for large-scale enterprises/clients.

Strong leadership, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.

Excellent understanding of consumer behavior in retail, especially during life stage and seasonal shifts.

Experience leading creative storytelling during culturally relevant moments.

12+ years of experience in conceptual campaign advertising with successful leadership and project management.

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Google Slides, Slack, and Figma.

Experience in fast-paced environments, managing brand design in-house or at an agency.

Bilingual in Spanish & English (preferred).

Bachelor's or master's degree in graphic design, advertising, brand strategy, or related field.

JOBID:1075880#LI-CELLA#LI-SS1Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Cella, a randstad digital company, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Cella by randstad digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days.