Creative Director, Art Job at Grizzly in San Diego

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$165,000.00 / yr - $175,000.00 / yr

Creative Director, Art

Reports to : Executive Creative Director

About Us

Grizzly is an independent creative agency. We guide brands onward to challenge convention and impact culture. We work at the convergence of branding and advertising — blending strategy, design, and storytelling to build deeper connections between brands and people.

We partner with brands pioneering new futures. The trailblazers. The visionaries. The courageous. The businesses of tomorrow who believe in a better world and are hell-bent on building it. Adventurous Brands create and lead categories, secure the world’s work, and change how we live. We put creativity to work for business because we believe the most innovative brands have the power to affect just about anything. They challenge convention, impact culture, and forge connections. We help them navigate an increasingly complex and challenging world. This is how we guide brands onward.

Position Summary :

Grizzly is seeking a Creative Director, Art to lead concept development, art direction, and design execution across a portfolio of ambitious, future-focused clients. As a senior creative leader, you will guide cross-disciplinary teams, develop strategic and visual direction, and champion creative excellence across branding and campaign initiatives.

Creative Directors at Grizzly play a pivotal role in elevating the agency’s work and culture. You will oversee and coach creative team members, manage resources across projects, and engage directly with clients to drive outcomes that are both creatively bold and strategically sound. You are equal parts mentor, maker, and motivator—someone who can shape ideas at the whiteboard, present them with passion, and coach a team to bring them to life.

Candidates must have deep experience in creative direction, design systems, and storytelling across channels. The ideal candidate is highly collaborative, strategically sharp, visually fluent, and deeply comfortable working with B2B and technology brands. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud and Figma is essential.

Key Responsibilities :

Leadership & Team Development

• Attract, develop, and retain high-performing creative talent
• Provide clear creative direction, timely feedback, and growth opportunities for team members
• Guide staffing plans, reporting structure, and team resourcing for projects and pitches
• Identify and train future creative leaders within the team

Creative Direction & Execution

Process & Operational Excellence

Brand Building & Thought Leadership

Qualifications :

Work Requirements :

Disclaimer :

This job description outlines the general scope of responsibilities and is not exhaustive. Grizzly is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from all backgrounds. Employment remains at-will and may be modified to align with business needs and legal requirements.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Design, Art / Creative, and Information Technology

Industries

Advertising Services

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