Creative Director
Resourceful Talent Group · Manhattan, NY
- On site
- Full-time
- $150,000 / year
- Manhattan, NY
Job highlights
- Lead creative vision for luxury, fashion, beauty brands.
- Provide senior creative counsel and client presentations.
- Drive new business growth and industry presence.
- Mentor and lead high-performing creative teams.
- Ensure strategic, high-craft creative execution.
About the role
Creative Director - Luxury, Fashion, Beauty
Our client, a leading creative production agency based in New York City, is seeking a Creative Director with a strong background in luxury, fashion, beauty, or cosmetics, and experience working within brand and creative agency environments. This senior leadership role is ideal for a highly accomplished creative who excels at guiding teams, partnering with clients, and delivering innovative, high-impact work for premium brands.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and lead the overall creative vision and strategic direction across all client and internal initiatives.
- Serve as senior creative counsel to clients, leading presentations, strategic planning, and high-profile pitches.
- Drive new business growth through creative leadership, thought partnership, and industry presence.
- Recruit, mentor, and lead a high-performing creative team while fostering a collaborative and innovative culture.
- Ensure all creative output meets the highest standards of strategic thinking, craft, and execution.
- Partner with executive leadership on agency strategy, operations, and long-term growth initiatives.
Qualifications
- 7+ years of progressive creative leadership experience within a brand or creative agency environment, ideally working with luxury, fashion, beauty, or cosmetic brands.
- Proven ability to build, manage, and mentor multidisciplinary creative teams and freelance networks.
- Award-winning portfolio demonstrating creative leadership across premium brands and multiple platforms.
- Strong business acumen, including experience with client retention, new business development, and resource management.
- Exceptional communication, presentation, and storytelling skills with the ability to inspire clients and teams.
- Deep understanding of integrated campaigns, emerging technologies, and evolving creative trends.
Key Skills/Competency
- Creative Direction
- Brand Strategy
- Luxury Marketing
- Fashion Marketing
- Beauty Marketing
- Agency Leadership
- Team Management
- Client Presentations
- New Business Development
- Integrated Campaigns
Skills & topics
- Creative Director
- Art Direction
- Brand Strategy
- Luxury Marketing
- Fashion Marketing
- Beauty Marketing
- Cosmetics Marketing
- Agency Leadership
- Team Management
- Client Relations
- New Business Development
- Integrated Campaigns
- Creative Production
- NYC Jobs
- Senior Creative
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight luxury, fashion, or beauty creative leadership experience.
- Showcase your portfolio: Emphasize award-winning work for premium brands across platforms.
- Demonstrate business acumen: Detail client retention and new business successes.
- Prepare for presentations: Practice articulating creative vision and strategy.
- Research the agency: Understand their client roster and creative output.
Technical preparation
Master presentation and storytelling techniques.,Understand current creative trends and technologies.,Familiarize with luxury/fashion/beauty brand aesthetics.,Develop strategic campaign planning skills.
Behavioral questions
Describe leading a creative team through a challenging project.,How do you mentor and develop junior creatives?,Share an example of driving new business creatively.,Discuss your approach to client relationship management.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the primary focus for the Creative Director role at Resourceful Talent Group's client?
- The Creative Director will focus on leading the creative vision and strategic direction for clients in the luxury, fashion, beauty, or cosmetics sectors, ensuring high-impact work and fostering a collaborative team environment.
- What industry experience is most valued for this Creative Director position?
- Experience in luxury, fashion, beauty, or cosmetics brands is highly valued, ideally within both brand and creative agency settings.
- How important is client-facing experience for this Creative Director role?
- Client-facing experience is crucial. The Creative Director will serve as senior creative counsel, lead presentations, and engage in strategic planning and pitches.
- What is the expected level of leadership experience for a Creative Director candidate?
- Candidates should have 7+ years of progressive creative leadership experience, with a proven ability to build, manage, and mentor multidisciplinary creative teams.
- Does Resourceful Talent Group's client require a portfolio for the Creative Director application?
- Yes, an award-winning portfolio demonstrating creative leadership across premium brands and multiple platforms is a key requirement for this Creative Director position.
- What kind of team will the Creative Director be leading?
- The Creative Director will lead a high-performing, multidisciplinary creative team, potentially including freelance networks, fostering a collaborative and innovative culture.
- How can I best demonstrate my business acumen for the Creative Director role?
- Highlight your experience with client retention, new business development, resource management, and strategic agency operations in your resume and during interviews.
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