Creative Director

*Please note: This role requires being onsite in Cheyenne, WY* Timing : ASAP Duration : Ongoing full-time Hours per week : 40+ Location : Cheyenne, WY (hybrid onsite required) Salary : $80-100K+ DOE One of our small agency clients is looking for a Creative Director with hands-on digital/web design skills to join their team for an exciting all-new position. The Creative Director must be able to lead and inspire a team of talented creatives, ensuring exceptional quality and strategic alignment with client goals while fostering collaboration and innovation; must have a passion for creative excellence and a client-focused approach and will play a key role in shaping both agency success and client satisfaction. Ideal candidates will have: - 5-10+ years in a hands-on creative/design position with a proven ability to lead teams, present ideas, and articulate a compelling vision. - Strong understanding of the creative process, with strong skills in copywriting, design, and brand strategy. - Excels at building and maintaining client relationships, effectively communicating creative strategies and solutions. - Combines creative expertise with strategic planning, ensuring alignment with business objectives. - Manages departmental budgets, tracks profitability, and sets measurable goals for growth and success. Nice to have: - Experience with WordPress, UX/UI principles, and coding basics (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) is a huge plus. Job Responsibilities: - Set the strategic and creative direction for brands, campaigns, and marketing messages across print, digital, and mixed-media projects. - Maintain a seamless look and feel across all touchpoints, aligning client assets/campaigns with brand standards while adapting messaging for diverse platforms and audiences. - Collaborate with the Project Management team to set realistic budgets and schedules, ensuring goals are met within scope. - Inspire and guide a creative team, foster collaboration, innovation, and excellence. - Build and manage team of full-time and freelance Copywriters, Designers, Videographers, etc. - Lead client-facing discussions on creative strategies and deliverables, advocating for concepts and ensuring alignment with client objectives. - Oversee cross-department standards for technical execution, environmental display, and platform-specific needs. - Explore new creative tools and techniques to enhance team capabilities and drive success. - Establish and monitor annual and quarterly departmental goals, tracking progress and performance. - Equip the team with tools, training, and guidance to excel in their roles, fostering an inclusive and supportive environment. - Work with other department directors to ensure agency cohesion and alignment on strategies and objectives.