Creative Director (All U.S. Offices)

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are looking for an experienced, passionate, strategic and visionary Creative Director to guide our team towards crafting impactful and innovative creative solutions for our world-class clients. In this role, you will lead the development of integrated creative campaigns that connect audience insight and business strategy to exceptional creative execution. You will lead multidisciplinary teams in delivering breakthrough work across digital, social, web, video, and traditional channels while serving as a trusted partner to clients and internal teams. This role requires a collaborative leader who can inspire teams, mentor talent, direct both visual and written creative development, and confidently present and defend creative recommendations. Success in this role comes from balancing strategic thinking, creative excellence, team leadership, and operational stewardship to drive meaningful client impact and sustainable growth. This role is ideal for a creative leader passionate about making a difference, driving growth, and fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation in a purpose-driven company.

WHAT WE’D LIKE TO SEE  

Global Prairie was built on purpose to help organizations deliver on theirs. Inspired by the belief that business should be a force for good in the world, Global Prairie re-invented the typical marketing agency model, embedding purpose into our business from day one. We operate at the intersection of marketing strategy, creativity and technology, delivering deep, innovative thinking – quickly. Because we don’t operate as a traditional agency in terms of process, structure or output, we look for team members with an entrepreneurial spirit who embrace innovation and are comfortable working with best-in-class leaders. 

Everyone at Global Prairie shares the following characteristics: 

• Collaborative 
  
• Optimistic
  
• Resilient 
  
• Flexible
  
• Curious
  
• Community-minded and philanthropic
  

Strong candidates for this specific role will demonstrate:  

• Passion for producing exceptional deliverables and measurable client impact
• Strong ability to connect business strategy, audience insights, and creative execution
• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
• Strong organizational and resourcing skills, including aligning internal and external talent to project needs
  
• Experience directing both visual and written content development
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for continuous improvement and team growth

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND QUALIFICATIONS 

• Leads the development of integrated creative campaigns from concept through activation, spanning digital, social, web, video, and traditional media channels, ensuring they are on strategy, on time, and on budget
• Leads the creative concepting process, ensuring innovative and original ideas are consistently delivered
• Maintains a hands-on approach in the creative development process, providing guidance on art direction, design and copy to ensure the highest quality of creative output
• Directs both visual and written creative development, ensuring consistency and excellence across deliverables
• Builds client relationships, and grows a
  specific client roster alongside Client
  Partners  ​
• Serves as the senior creative voice in client presentations, workshops, and strategic creative discussions
• Manages, in tandem with Client Partnership and Project Management, the overall health and wellness of accounts – including budgets, timelines, quality of work, and resourcing 
• Works with client partners to identify organic opportunities to grow existing accounts, or pursue new business with prospective clients 
• Stays abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and design best practices to expand creative offerings
• Establishes and enforces creative standards and guidelines within Global Prairie to maintain high-quality design and cohesive brand messaging across all client projects
• Collaborates closely with the Insight & Strategy teams to ensure creative concepts are data-driven and grounded in audience insight
• Manages the selection and direction of external creative partners, including photographers, illustrators, and production companies as needed
• Aligns and deploys internal and external creative resources to maximize quality, efficiency, and team utilization 
• Builds and develops high-performing creative teams through mentoring, coaching, and career development support 
• Fosters an environment of collaboration and
  pushes the team to create high quality creative work
  that exceeds expectations​
• Leverages experience and expertise across a variety of media, including video
  production, digital, social and traditional 
• Engages in new business initiatives, providing creative leadership and support as needed

Additionally, the ideal candidate meets these qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience, with prior roles in a creative and/or agency setting and demonstrated increasing responsibility 
• Proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365
• Proficiency with MacOS
• Experience managing a designated team and working cross functionally with other company leaders

The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The final agreed upon compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including but not limited to: candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experiences and may fall outside the range shown. As a 'Best for the World' Benefit Corporation and Employee-Owned organization, Global Prairie offers a best-in-class total rewards package, which includes healthcare coverage, ESOP retirement plan, 401k matching, Health & Wellness stipends and a broad range of other benefits.

• Expected Compensation Range: $110,000 – $150,000

***Important Note: Global Prairie's People & Operations (talent management) team is based in our Kansas City, MO office, which is why you see Kansas City listed as the location for this posting. However, please be sure to indicate your office location preference when completing the application.

WHAT GLOBAL PRAIRIE OFFERS 

We are a purpose-driven global marketing firm founded on the belief that business should be a force for good in the world.
Driving measurable, impactful results for organizations committed to making the world a better place is not simply the work Global Prairie does for its clients — it is the bedrock principle on which the company is built. As a Public Benefit Corporation, a top 1% certified B Corporation (B-Corp), and a 100% employee-owned company, we meet rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, accountability and transparency.

We are a team of smart, driven individuals who partner with our clients to create positive change.
Our shared commitment to making the world a better place unites us. In addition, we recognize and celebrate our individual strengths and contributions.

Our culture is best-in-class.
With generous, industry-leading benefits, supportive and progressive employee programs, collaborative office environments, and top percentile compensation packages, the culture at Global Prairie is unparalleled. And, due to our proud status as a 100% employee-owned company, each member of the Global Prairie team stands to personally benefit from Global Prairie’s success.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK CONDITIONS 

The physical activity required of this position includes standing, walking, lifting, pulling, pushing, kneeling, reaching, stooping, talking, hearing and use of repetitive motion.  Light work is required of this position, occasionally lifting or moving objects between 10-20 pounds.  The visual acuity of this position requires the ability to operate a motor vehicle.  This position will not be substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Creativity, great ideas and lasting impact come from diverse teams. Global Prairie is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.