Director, Creative Services (Advertising)

Raising Cane's - Plano, TX

Full-time - Senior

Plano, TX

1,001-5,000 employees

Food Services and Drinking Places

About the position

The Director of Creative Services at Raising Cane's is responsible for leading the creative development of all customer-facing advertising and promotional efforts. This includes overseeing various media formats such as print, digital, and video, while managing both internal teams and external agency partners. The role emphasizes strategic thinking, creative problem-solving, and effective project management to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality advertising materials that align with the company's growth objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creative development of all customer-facing advertising and promotional efforts.
• Oversee the sourcing, negotiating, scheduling, communication, and management of vendors and resources.
• Collaborate with Brand, Marketing Communications, Media, and Restaurant Marketing teams to launch campaigns successfully.
• Manage relationships with media and agency partners.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in the creative development process.
• Provide direction and support to internal and external teams in developing advertising campaigns.
• Utilize an operations and logistical mindset to meet deadlines.
• Mentor and lead a team of direct reports.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience at an advertising agency or in a creative services role required.
• Experience in directing agency relationships and working with creative and media teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator preferred.
• Experience within the QSR industry (with franchise operations) highly desirable.
• Expertise in creative and design strategy development, as well as project management from concept to execution.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to be resourceful.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience mentoring and leading a team of direct reports.
• Self-driven, flexible, and highly energetic.