Creative Director (Copy)

Ddb/Chicago - Chicago, IL

Full-time - Senior

Chicago, IL

101-250 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Creative Director (Copy) at DDB Chicago is responsible for leading the creative strategy and execution for the U.S. Army account. This role requires a seasoned copywriter with strong conceptual thinking and expert writing skills, overseeing a team of creatives to develop innovative campaign concepts and storytelling across various platforms. The position emphasizes collaboration, leadership, and the delivery of high-quality creative products that align with client objectives.

Responsibilities

• Provides overall thought-leadership for clients in the area of communications solutions.
• Oversees all creative development from concept to final delivery for all agency clients.
• Drives collaboration with mainline and marketing objectives to ensure integrated, synergistic creative approach.
• Monitors all project milestones, deliverables, and risks, communicating progress to account leaders and senior management.
• Ensures that the efforts of the creative team are aligned and focused on meeting client goals and strategies.
• Prepares and delivers presentations representing the creative with in-depth knowledge of creative choices.
• Supervises, supports, and inspires creative leadership throughout the agency.
• Responsible for attracting, recruiting, developing, and retaining top creative talent.

Requirements

• Must have 10+ years in a creative copy role in an advertising agency including 4 years in a management position.
• Proven ability to develop award-winning creative concepts, art direction, and design.
• Proven ability to collaborate with a cross-functional team of strategists, creatives, and channel specialists.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in typography and visual literacy.
• Interest in government and military sectors.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance