Sr. Creative Art Director

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Base Pay Range

$60.00 / hr - $65.00 / hr

Hybrid Requirement :

This position is hybrid and must be able to go into the office.

The Opportunity

A visionary and hands‑on leader ready to architect and champion groundbreaking advertising initiatives. You’re not just executing campaigns; you’re conceiving and driving them from initial spark to impactful reality. This role demands a highly conceptual thinker with a proven ability to push creative boundaries, a proactive spirit that anticipates opportunities, and the leadership skills to inspire and guide a talented team.

Deliverables

Lead the conceptual development of integrated advertising campaigns across all relevant channels (digital, social, video, OOH, experiential, etc.).

Generate and inspire truly original, strategically sound, and culturally resonant campaign concepts that break through the clutter.

Challenge conventional advertising approaches and champion bold, innovative ideas that push creative limits and achieve unprecedented impact.

Provide clear creative direction, mentorship, and inspiration to copywriters, art directors, designers, and other creative team members.

Ensure all campaign elements are strategically aligned with client objectives, target audiences, and brand narratives.

Identify emerging trends, cultural shifts, and technological advancements to proactively develop innovative campaign ideas and approaches.

Foster a collaborative and high‑performing creative environment, working closely with strategy, account management, and production teams.

Present and articulate complex creative concepts and strategic rationale to both internal teams and clients, effectively selling bold ideas.

Remain actively involved in the creative process, contributing directly to key campaign elements and ensuring exceptional quality.

Understand and integrate performance metrics and data insights to optimize campaign creative for maximum impact.

What We Need Your Agency To Provide

Exceptional conceptual portfolio showcasing highly innovative and boundary‑pushing advertising campaigns that have achieved measurable results.

Deep understanding of advertising strategy, brand building, and consumer behavior.

Channel‑agnostic thinking with expertise in developing creative solutions that effectively leverage the strengths of various media channels.

A self‑starter who identifies opportunities, takes initiative, and drives creative innovation.

Excellent communication and presentation skills — the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences.

Passion for innovation and a relentless curiosity for what’s next in advertising.

Client Description

Aquent Studios is a global creative studio that delivers scale, speed and efficiency to the world’s most recognized brands. We create the work that matters the most to them—work that has a real impact on their business. As an Aquent Studio team member, you’ll have the opportunity to engage with the largest and most influential companies in the world, solving design challenges and extending their brands across tactic types and platforms, including digital design, UI / UX, video, motion, content, print design, web development, and more.

Other Requirements

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $60-65 / hr. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to, education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Senior Level

Director

Employment Type

Temporary

Job Function

Design

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