VP, Creative Director Job at Confidential in Chicago
Confidential - Chicago, IL, United States, 60290
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Overview
VP, Creative Director
About the Company
Esteemed integrated public relations agency
Industry
Public Relations and Communications
Type
Subsidiary of a Public Company
Founded
1956
Employees
1001-5000
Categories
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Public Relations
- Advertising Services
- Advertising
- Information Technology
- Social Media
- Media
- Advertising Management
- Professional Services
- Agency
Specialties
- consumer marketing
- corporate communications
- crisis communications
- technology
- healthcare
- internal communications
- digital
- public affairs
- multicultural marketing
- social purpose
- public relations
About the Role
The Company is seeking a VP, Creative Director to lead the generation of earned-first, culture-breaking ideas. The successful candidate will be responsible for shaping and shepherding these ideas from the initial strategic concept to their full execution, with a focus on real-time activations, social-led brand storytelling, and design craft. This role demands a hands-on approach, balancing the creative process with the need to mentor and lead cross-disciplinary teams. The ideal candidate will have a portfolio that demonstrates a mastery of social-led, earned-media ideas, and the ability to craft compelling, full-bleed decks that resonate with clients. Strategic thinking, a pulse on cultural trends, and the ability to champion a clear creative POV while keeping collaboration seamless are essential. Applicants for the VP, Creative Director position at the company should have 8-10 years of creative leadership experience, with a proven track record of producing work that has both captured attention and received industry recognition. The role requires a candidate with a collaborative spirit, an adult-in-the-room presence, and the ability to balance multiple stakeholder inputs. The candidate should be based in Chicago, with a hybrid work model, and be ready to seize opportunities within hours. A passion for the industry, a commitment to the values of the company, and a desire to make both the agency and oneself famous are key attributes. The role is not just about the work; it's about being part of a culture that is dedicated to inclusivity, diversity, and the relentless pursuit of excellence.
Hiring Manager Title
Executive Creative Director
Travel Percent
Less than 10%
Functions
- General Management
- Operations
- Strategy