At Marketwake, we are storytellers, strategists, and creators passionate about turning visions into dynamic realities. Our work spans digital marketing, branding, and creative design - and we thrive on pushing the boundaries of what's possible. We're looking for a Creative Director who will set the creative vision, lead our talented team, and deliver exceptional work for our clients.
Job DescriptionAs Creative Director at Marketwake, you will own the agency's creative output - from brand identities and campaigns to digital experiences. You'll serve as the highest creative authority on client work, leading a team of designers and art directors while operating as a strategic partner to account and leadership teams. You'll define what 'great' looks like at Marketwake and build the culture, processes, and standards to get us there consistently.
This is a hybrid role located in Atlanta, GA.
Key ResponsibilitiesSet and Own the Creative Vision
- Define and champion the agency's creative direction across all client work and internal initiatives. Ensure every deliverable reflects a high standard of quality, originality, and strategic thinking.
- Establish and maintain agency-wide creative standards and brand voice
- Translate business objectives into compelling, innovative visual strategies
- Push the work beyond the brief by consistently delivering ideas that exceed client expectations
- Inspire, mentor, and manage a team of designers, art directors, copywriters, content strategists, and other creatives. Build a collaborative, high-performance creative culture.
- Provide clear creative direction, constructive feedback, and ongoing coaching
- Identify skills gaps and invest in the growth of team members
- Foster an environment of creative ambition, accountability, and joy
- Act as the senior creative voice in client relationships by presenting ideas confidently, earning trust, and managing creative expectations
- Lead creative presentations and pitches to clients and prospects
- Partner with account teams to understand client goals and translate them into creative strategy
- Clarify and insist on well-defined project briefs before work begins
- Own the quality of all creative output from concept through delivery. Develop scalable processes that ensure excellence without sacrificing speed.
- Review and approve all major creative deliverables before client presentation
- Implement and refine QA processes across the creative team
- Manage resources, timelines, and creative capacity across multiple simultaneous projects
- Keep Marketwake's creative output fresh, relevant, and competitive by staying deeply connected to design, culture, and emerging technologies.
- Monitor trends across branding, digital design, advertising, and content
- Bring new perspectives and inspiration to brainstorms and team learning sessions
- Contribute to agency thought leadership and positioning
- 8+ years of creative experience, with at least 3 years in a senior creative leadership role (CD, ACD, or equivalent)
- Proven track record leading creative teams in an agency or fast-paced environment
- Expert-level proficiency across design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and beyond
- Strong understanding of brand strategy, visual identity, digital design, and content marketing
- Exceptional presentation and communication skills - you can sell an idea and inspire a room
- Experience managing cross-functional creative workflows and balancing multiple priorities
- A portfolio that demonstrates range, strategic thinking, and standout creative execution across industries
- Motion design, video, and/or content production experience a strong plus
- Collaborative Culture: Work with a talented team in a dynamic, creative environment where your ideas and expertise will shape impactful projects.
- Growth Opportunities: We invest in our team's development, offering continuous learning and opportunities for career advancement.
- Work-Life Balance: Flexible schedules and remote work options to maintain a healthy work-life balance
- Competitive Benefits Package: Comprehensive health benefits, retirement plans, and paid time off
Skills Required
- 8+ years of creative experience
- at least 3 years in a senior creative leadership role
- proven track record leading creative teams
- expert-level proficiency in design tools
- exceptional presentation and communication skills
- experience managing cross-functional creative workflows
- portfolio demonstrating strategic thinking and creative execution
- motion design, video, or content production experience
What We Do
Growth starts here—with data-driven marketing services designed to propel revenue, performance, and recognition. Marketwake is an award-winning growth marketing and digital services agency based in Atlanta, GA. We’re on a mission to create meaningful human interactions that innovate and improve the way people experience brands. Through a data-driven, iterative approach to growth marketing, we’ll help you engage and retain your ideal customers and position you for success as you continue to grow your business. Our digital marketing services include Paid Ads, SEO, Branding, Social Media Management, Content Strategy, Website Design & Development, Email Marketing, Digital Strategy, and CRM Management. We don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach, meaning we’ll work with you to determine the optimal marketing mix for your budget. Let’s face it: no one wants to be forgotten. We’ll join your team and help you make your mark on the world. More about Marketwake: We are thrilled to share our recent acquisition and addition of Punchlist into the Marketwake fold! Punchlist has grown to be a premier collaboration and feedback management tool, and we could not be more excited to bring Punchlist to our incredible clients. Check it out: https://punchlist.com/
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