Chief Creative Officer
Monks · New York, United States
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- New York, United States
About the role
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At .monks, we believe creativity is not just a department—it's the centerpiece of everything we make. We’re on the hunt for a Chief Creative Officer (CCO) who brings bold vision, undeniable presence, and a proven creative pedigree to help shape what’s next in advertising, storytelling, and brand experiences.
This is an opportunity to lead a globally recognized, culturally-driven creative force at the forefront of marketing and innovation.
Who You Are
- A true creative leader—with a proven track record as a chief creative officer, executive creative leader or equivalent at top-tier creative agencies or brand-side leadership roles.
- Known and respected in the industry, with press-worthy campaigns and award-winning work (Cannes Lions, D&AD, AdAge, etc.), but more importantly, someone who creates work people feel—measured, insight-driven, and strategic.
- Charismatic and compelling—you walk into a room and people lean in. You can sell an idea, command a presentation, and make clients and creatives feel seen and inspired.
- A culture builder—the kind of leader that encourages collaboration and open mindedness while always bringing a perspective. You’re human-first, not ego-first. You shape inclusive teams, mentor talent, and know how to create environments where the best work gets made.
- Comfortable moving from brand to digital to experiential, always putting creativity at the center, grounded in insight and driven by impact.
- Able to translate client feedback into opportunity, not compromise. You’re a creative translator as much as a visionary.
What You’ll Bring
- 15+ years in creative leadership roles, with 5+ years as CCO or equivalent.
- A portfolio of culturally significant work and big brand campaigns that have moved business and earned accolades.
- Experience across brand, digital, social, content, and experiential—demonstrating breadth and depth of thinking.
- Strong business acumen, with an understanding of how to build creative that works as hard as it inspires.
- A people-first approach that builds trust and confidence in rooms of clients, colleagues, and collaborators.
- Bonus if you’ve helped shape creative departments at a high-growth or global agency.
The Role
- Lead and elevate the creative vision for .monks in North America.
- Inspire and mentor multi-disciplinary creative teams, ensuring work is bold, strategic, and beautifully executed.
- Partner closely with leadership across disciplines—strategy, production, account, and operations—to shape pitch-winning ideas and transformative campaigns.
- Be an active face of .monks creatively—presenting work, pitching, and representing us publicly.
- Help architect the next era of .monks: creative at the center, collaboration at its core.
At Monks, we believe in fostering an environment where a diversity of perspectives can thrive. We proactively work to design hiring processes that promote equity and inclusion while mitigating bias. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome and encourage qualified applicants, from all backgrounds, who are excited to contribute to our mission.
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What We Offer
Benefits
- Excellent, full coverage medical, dental, and vision insurance - more about our coverage here!
- Generous PTO and 15 company-wide holidays
- 401k with company contribution
- Paid parental leave
- Work-life balance with an emphasis on personal well-being
- Career growth in a disruptor space & entrepreneurial opportunities within the Monks network
- A globally diverse & inclusive culture with employee resource groups such as S4 Melanin, Pride.Monks, Cultura.Monks, and more!
- Authentic commitment to DEI efforts and sustainable growth. (Why Sir Martin Sorrell signed The Climate Pledge here!)
This role is subject to our Return to Office (RTO) policy. If you reside within a commutable distance of one of our office locations, you will be expected to work from the office a set number of days per week. The specific details, including the number of required office days, will be in accordance with the company’s then-current RTO policy, which is subject to change from time to time.
Monks has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what Monks may pay for the position at the time of posting. Monks may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on job-related factors, but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status.
About Monks
Monks is the global, digital-first, data-driven, unitary operating brand of S4 Capital plc. With a legacy of innovation and specialized expertise, Monks combines an extraordinary range of global Marketing and Technology Services to redefine how brands interact with the world. Through Monks.Flow, its flagship AI ecosystem for marketing orchestration, Monks transforms marketing into a growth engine, collapsing timelines and connecting brands to culture in real time. By deploying bespoke intelligent agents across disciplines and delivering culturally relevant, high-impact creative and digital solutions, Monks solves key critical business challenges across the entire brand enterprise to help brands sustain long-term impact.
Monks was named a Contender in The Forrester Wave™: Global Marketing Services, ranks among Cannes Lions' Top 10 Creative Companies (2022-25) and remains the only partner featured in AdExchanger’s Programmatic Power Players list every year (2020-24). Named Adweek’s first AI Agency of the Year (2023) and The One Show’s inaugural AI Pioneer Organization, Monks was also awarded Business Intelligence Group’s 2025 Excellence in Artificial Intelligence Award in both the Organizational and AI Product categories. As a trusted partner to cutting-edge innovators in tech, Monks earned titles such as Optimizely Experimentation Partner of the Year (2025), runner-up for the Adobe Firefly Partner Award (2024), and Workato’s AI Visionary Customer Impact Award (2024). Additionally, Monks achieved a record-breaking number of FWAs and continues to hold the most of any partner.
We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to building a respectful and empowering work environment for all people to freely express themselves amongst colleagues who embrace diversity in all respects. Including fresh voices and unique points of view in all aspects of our business not only creates an environment where we can all grow and thrive but also increases our potential to produce work that better represents—and resonates with—the world around us.