Creative Director
Location: Memphis, TN
Job Type: Contract
Company: Nextech
Category: Creative Director (Sr Strategist)
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Creative Director
We are seeking a highly skilled and visionary Creative Director to join our dynamic marketing and creative team. This position is ideal for creative professionals who possess a wealth of experience in strategic creative direction, campaign development, and storytelling across multiple channels. The Creative Director will play a pivotal role in shaping the creative vision for integrated marketing initiatives, ensuring brand consistency, and driving engagement through compelling storytelling and innovative campaign execution.
As a Creative Director, you will act as a senior-level individual contributor, providing expert guidance and strategic oversight for integrated campaigns. You will work collaboratively with designers, writers, video producers, and marketing leaders to develop and execute creative concepts that resonate with target audiences. Your primary focus will be on ensuring all creative deliverables align with business objectives, maintain high standards of quality, and effectively communicate brand messaging across every touchpoint.
This Creative Director role is suited for individuals who thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments where attention to detail, operational efficiency, and creative excellence are paramount. The position does not require direct people management responsibilities but demands strong leadership, influence, and the ability to drive projects forward while navigating complex workflows and approvals.
In this position, you will be responsible for providing strategic creative guidance across diverse marketing, content, design, and video initiatives. You will develop audience-centric creative concepts and storytelling strategies that not only align with brand and campaign objectives but also foster increased audience engagement and awareness. Your expertise will be instrumental in translating marketing goals into cohesive, multi-channel campaigns that deliver meaningful results.
The Creative Director will maintain a high level of momentum across multiple concurrent projects, supporting teams as they navigate deadlines, workflows, and creative approvals. You will collaborate closely with creative leadership, cross-functional teams, and key stakeholders to identify and resolve any creative or process-related roadblocks, ensuring seamless execution from concept to completion.
In addition to your hands-on creative direction, you will contribute innovative ideas and industry best practices that enhance storytelling effectiveness and audience engagement. Your ability to influence creative outcomes without direct supervisory authority will be critical to your success in this role. The Creative Director will regularly provide thoughtful input and direction, supporting the professional growth of team members and the overall success of integrated marketing campaigns.
Creative Director - Summary- Senior-level individual contributor providing strategic creative direction for integrated marketing campaigns
- Focuses on audience engagement, storytelling, and brand consistency
- Works collaboratively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Provide strategic creative guidance for integrated marketing, content, design, and video initiatives
- Develop audience-first creative concepts and storytelling approaches that support brand and campaign objectives
- Ensure consistency, quality, and brand alignment across all creative deliverables and communication channels
- Translate business and marketing goals into compelling, cohesive multi-channel campaigns
- Lead and refine strategic storytelling initiatives to increase engagement and brand awareness
- Maintain momentum across multiple projects, supporting efficient workflows and timely approvals
- Collaborate closely with designers, writers, video teams, and marketing stakeholders
- Identify and resolve creative or process-related challenges to ensure successful campaign execution
- Contribute innovative ideas and best practices to enhance storytelling and audience engagement
- Provide creative input and direction without direct management responsibilities
- Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience
- Comprehensive benefits designed to support overall well-being and work-life balance
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within a high-performing organization
- 10+ years of experience in creative strategy, creative direction, integrated marketing, brand marketing, or related fields
- Strong portfolio showcasing multi-channel marketing campaigns, strategic storytelling, and brand development
- Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat)
- Excellent presentation and communication skills using PowerPoint, Keynote, or similar tools
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively across interdisciplinary teams and stakeholder groups
- Experience managing multiple projects in deadline-driven environments
- Ability to influence creative direction and drive alignment without formal supervisory authority
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills
- Background supporting fundraising, donor engagement, awareness, or mission-driven campaigns is advantageous
- Experience working within large or matrixed organizations preferred
- Familiarity with workflow and project management platforms such as Jira, Smartsheet, or similar tools
- Demonstrated ability to improve creative workflows, operational efficiency, or campaign effectiveness
- Passion for storytelling, audience engagement, and delivering impactful creative work
- This is a unique opportunity to lead creative strategy and execution at a senior level, influencing the direction of integrated marketing campaigns and shaping the future of brand storytelling
- Collaborative work environment with a focus on professional development and innovation
- Applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and portfolio highlighting examples of integrated campaigns, storytelling initiatives, and creative leadership experience relevant to the Creative Director position
- Click the application button to take the next step in your creative leadership career
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity at all levels of the organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.