Executive Creative Director

3 days ago

Seattle, Washington, United States Highwire Full time
About Highwire

Highwire is a modern strategic communications and digital marketing agency that empowers disruptive companies to transform their brands and businesses. Our team of experts is dedicated to delivering innovative, high-impact campaigns that drive results and exceed client expectations.

Job Summary

We are seeking an Executive Creative Director to lead our creative team and drive the development of bold, award-winning ideas that resonate with our clients' target audiences. As a senior leader, you will oversee creative development across the agency, partnering with strategic communications, digital marketing, strategy, and content teams to ensure every piece of work is executed with excellence and creativity at its core.

Key Responsibilities
  • Creative Vision & Leadership:
    • Develop and drive the creative strategy that aligns with Highwire's mission to deliver disruptive, high-impact storytelling.
    • Partner with senior leadership and the strategy team to ensure creative excellence is integrated into every aspect of our communications work, from ideation through execution.
    • Lead ideation sessions that push the boundaries of creative thinking, encouraging the team to develop bold, original concepts based on strategic insights.
  • Campaign Development & Execution:
    • Oversee the conceptual development of creative campaigns, ensuring they meet client objectives and deliver compelling stories that break through the noise.
    • Lead the execution of big, integrated creative ideas that drive measurable results across paid, earned, shared, and owned channels.
  • New Business Pitch Concepting & Strategic Collaboration:
    • Lead creative concepts for new business pitches, developing innovative ideas that align with prospective clients' objectives and push creative boundaries.
    • Work closely with the strategy team to ensure insight-driven creative concepts align with the client's broader business goals.
  • Team Leadership & Development:
    • Take a hands-on approach while building, leading, and mentoring a world-class creative team. Nurture creative talent and foster an environment that promotes bold thinking and collaboration.
    • Provide ongoing feedback and coaching to develop the team's skills, ensuring continued growth and innovation within the creative department.
Requirements
  • 15+ years of creative experience, with a proven track record in a senior creative leadership role within a top-tier agency or in-house team.
  • Exceptional portfolio of work showcasing creative ideas that have driven successful, high-impact campaigns across multiple channels.
  • Strong conceptual thinker is passionate about bold, transformative ideas that make a cultural impact.
  • Demonstrated experience leading large, integrated creative campaigns with a strong understanding of how strategic communications, digital, strategy, and content work intersect with creative.
What We Offer
  • Competitive salary
  • Merit-based bonuses and promotions
  • Hybrid work model to suit your schedule and lifestyle
  • Excellent vacation policy including an extended break for summer and winter holiday
  • Participate in Empower Hours on Fridays; Team has the ability to log off by 3 pm
  • 401K Match
  • Medical and dental benefits/ FSA
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Commuter Benefit
  • Home office equipment stipend
  • Growth Mindset Stipend of $100 annually for books, exhibitions, etc.
  • Technology reimbursement
  • Wellness benefit
  • Donation Match
  • Full-time writing Coach
  • Mentorship
  • Monthly recognition programs
  • Employee referral bonus
  • New business referral bonus
  • Quarterly Highwire fun events – Thanksgiving is our favorite holiday
  • Dog-friendly work environment
  • Extremely supportive, nurturing environment with many opportunities for learning and growth

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