Media.Monks
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About the Role
As an Executive Creative Director, you'll work closely with the EVP, Head of Creative to set the vision, guide teams, and deliver work across every channel—digital, social, upper-funnel, and TV. This role combines 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 produced compelling work. You've built teams, pitched and won major ideas, and navigated global markets. You know how to move seamlessly from strategy to concept to execution—and you're not afraid to get hands-on. We need a Swiss Army knife: someone hands-on, fast, and fluent in everything from cinematic brand spots to scroll-stopping social content. If your portfolio demonstrates platform-native thinking, sharp digital ideas, and craftsmanship, we want to see it. Responsibilities
Drive the Creative Vision:
Define and steer the creative direction, ensuring clarity, consistency, and innovation across all outputs. Develop campaign work:
Create effective, beautifully crafted campaigns suited for each platform—film, digital, social, upper-funnel. Maintain high standards:
Emphasize storytelling and narrative strength in all creative outputs. Set goals:
Establish quarterly and annual objectives for the creative team, ensuring progress is measurable. Lead, Grow, and Problem Solve:
Mentor high-performing teams of GCDs, CDs, art directors, writers, motion artists, and designers. Foster a creative culture:
Promote collaboration, smart risk-taking, and innovation. Coordinate across teams:
Keep teams aligned across time zones and project types, working closely with strategy, accounts, and production. Lead client relationships:
Develop campaigns from pitch to production, advocating for bold, insight-driven creative decisions. Champion integrated thinking:
Deliver a unified idea across digital, social, upper-funnel, and TV formats. Identify growth opportunities:
Assist in evaluating new business and incoming requests strategically. Ensure creative excellence:
Oversee all outputs to ensure differentiation, impact, and quality. Build processes:
Develop scalable creative workflows and lead internal training initiatives. About You - The Essentials
Extensive experience in creative leadership within top-tier agencies, typically 15+ years of creative experience, including 3-5 years at the Group Creative Director level. A strong portfolio of award-winning, integrated campaigns. Proven leadership and team inspiration skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Experience across digital, social, upper-funnel, and TV channels. Global experience leading work across regions. Versatility, agility, and a solution-driven mindset. Portfolio Must-Haves
Great Film:
Cinematic or spot work with narrative power. Native Social Content: Built for platforms, not just adapted. Digital Campaigns: Creative, scalable, and effective. Design Acumen: Strong design sense and craftsmanship.
Additional Plus
Deep understanding of branding, digital trends, and latest creative/tech innovations. We value diversity and are committed to inclusive hiring practices. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. LI-SDL1 What We Offer
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer-paid HRA. Generous PTO, 15 holidays, and paid parental leave. 401k with company contribution. Work-life balance and personal well-being focus. Career growth in a disruptive, entrepreneurial environment. Inclusive culture with employee resource groups. Salary Range: $215,000 - $265,000 USD About Monks
Monks is the digital brand of S4Capital, offering global marketing and technology services to accelerate business growth. Recognized for innovation, creativity, and AI leadership, Monks is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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As an Executive Creative Director, you'll work closely with the EVP, Head of Creative to set the vision, guide teams, and deliver work across every channel—digital, social, upper-funnel, and TV. This role combines 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 produced compelling work. You've built teams, pitched and won major ideas, and navigated global markets. You know how to move seamlessly from strategy to concept to execution—and you're not afraid to get hands-on. We need a Swiss Army knife: someone hands-on, fast, and fluent in everything from cinematic brand spots to scroll-stopping social content. If your portfolio demonstrates platform-native thinking, sharp digital ideas, and craftsmanship, we want to see it. Responsibilities
Drive the Creative Vision:
Define and steer the creative direction, ensuring clarity, consistency, and innovation across all outputs. Develop campaign work:
Create effective, beautifully crafted campaigns suited for each platform—film, digital, social, upper-funnel. Maintain high standards:
Emphasize storytelling and narrative strength in all creative outputs. Set goals:
Establish quarterly and annual objectives for the creative team, ensuring progress is measurable. Lead, Grow, and Problem Solve:
Mentor high-performing teams of GCDs, CDs, art directors, writers, motion artists, and designers. Foster a creative culture:
Promote collaboration, smart risk-taking, and innovation. Coordinate across teams:
Keep teams aligned across time zones and project types, working closely with strategy, accounts, and production. Lead client relationships:
Develop campaigns from pitch to production, advocating for bold, insight-driven creative decisions. Champion integrated thinking:
Deliver a unified idea across digital, social, upper-funnel, and TV formats. Identify growth opportunities:
Assist in evaluating new business and incoming requests strategically. Ensure creative excellence:
Oversee all outputs to ensure differentiation, impact, and quality. Build processes:
Develop scalable creative workflows and lead internal training initiatives. About You - The Essentials
Extensive experience in creative leadership within top-tier agencies, typically 15+ years of creative experience, including 3-5 years at the Group Creative Director level. A strong portfolio of award-winning, integrated campaigns. Proven leadership and team inspiration skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Experience across digital, social, upper-funnel, and TV channels. Global experience leading work across regions. Versatility, agility, and a solution-driven mindset. Portfolio Must-Haves
Great Film:
Cinematic or spot work with narrative power. Native Social Content: Built for platforms, not just adapted. Digital Campaigns: Creative, scalable, and effective. Design Acumen: Strong design sense and craftsmanship.
Additional Plus
Deep understanding of branding, digital trends, and latest creative/tech innovations. We value diversity and are committed to inclusive hiring practices. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. LI-SDL1 What We Offer
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer-paid HRA. Generous PTO, 15 holidays, and paid parental leave. 401k with company contribution. Work-life balance and personal well-being focus. Career growth in a disruptive, entrepreneurial environment. Inclusive culture with employee resource groups. Salary Range: $215,000 - $265,000 USD About Monks
Monks is the digital brand of S4Capital, offering global marketing and technology services to accelerate business growth. Recognized for innovation, creativity, and AI leadership, Monks is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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