Conscious Minds Studios seeks a visionary Creative Director to lead brand building through culture, social/community engagement, and creative storytelling. The ideal candidate will craft breakthrough ideas, build strong client relationships, and mentor teams. This role requires a dynamic leader who can drive high-impact campaigns and balance hands-on execution with big-picture strategy.
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Job Description
About Us
Conscious Minds is an independent creative agency that helps brands build more human connections with their audiences. With offices in Pasadena, CA, and Portland, OR, we operate as a remote-first team serving clients including Apple, Mars Petcare, Meta, Nike, Oakley, Starbucks, Uber Eats, Vans, Yahoo, and Zillow.
We’re a people-first culture built on trust, transparency, and collaboration — an integrated team that works seamlessly from Strategy through Production to deliver ideas that move culture.
About the Role
We’re seeking a visionary Creative Director passionate about brand building through culture, social/community engagement and creative storytelling. This role requires a dynamic leader who can craft breakthrough ideas, build strong client relationships, and mentor teams. The CD will drive high-impact campaigns, balancing hands-on execution with big-picture strategy.
Location: LA / PDX or open to relocation
Reporting to: Executive Creative Director
Key Responsibilities
Creative Leadership & Vision
- Define and elevate creative standards for teams and clients.
- Lead concept development and execution across digital and social platforms.
- Push creative boundaries, challenging traditional advertising norms.
- Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and problem-solving.
Campaign Development & Execution
- Oversee ideation, design, and production of multi-platform campaigns.
- Partner with strategists to develop culturally relevant brand narratives.
- Ensure all creative outputs align with brand objectives and audience insights.
Client & Team Engagement
- Serve as a trusted creative partner, guiding clients through storytelling and design strategies.
- Present work persuasively to clients and senior stakeholders.
- Work closely with account teams and inter-agency partners to align brand initiatives.
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Mentorship & Team Management
- Lead, mentor, and inspire Art Directors, Copywriters, and Designers.
- Foster collaboration, accountability, and creative excellence.
- Provide constructive feedback to nurture professional growth.
Execution & Innovation
- Ensure Quality Control across creative team and projects
- Explore emerging creative tools, platforms, and trends to enhance the agency’s offerings.
- Integrate messaging, design, and strategy across multiple channels.
- Be hands-on in new business pitches, production, and post-production.
Requirements
Experience & Expertise
- 8+ years in a creative leadership role, 10+ years in an agency or related field.
- Proven ability to develop and execute high-impact creative strategies.
- Strong portfolio showcasing work across social, digital, experiential, and traditional media.
- Experience managing large-scale productions, from concept to post-production.
Creative & Strategic Mindset
- Conceptual thinker with a strong design sensibility and POV.
- Deep understanding of social-first brand communications and audience engagement.
- Passion for culture, trends, and digital innovation.
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Leadership & Collaboration
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills, able to present creative and strategy-as-a-story.
- Strong leadership abilities, with experience inspiring high-performing teams.
- Collaborative approach to problem-solving and project execution.
Bonus Skills
- Experience in influencer-led campaigns and creator partnerships.
- Background in food and beverage and tech is a plus.
- Familiarity with motion design, video production, and emerging digital formats.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and AI-driven creative tools.
This role is perfect for a forward-thinking, creative leader eager to push boundaries, mentor talent, and craft impactful campaigns. If you thrive in a fast-paced, culture-driven environment, we’d love to hear from you!
We have worked hard to build a reputation as one of the most personal, hands-on, and creative companies in this industry. We are extremely high touch with our partners, team members, and creatives to ensure clarity, community, and output exceed expectations.
Above all, we want versatile people with unique and diverse points of view who add meaningful value to the DNA of Conscious Minds and the brands we work with. We look forward to the opportunity of having you on the squad, growing the influence and profile of our team.
BENEFITS
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Unlimited Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Training & Development
- Work From Home/Hybrid Days
The anticipated annual compensation range for this position is $150,000 - $200,000, in addition to our standard employee benefits package (medical/dental/vision/life insurance, 401k matching, Flexible PTO, and various other benefits and perks) Consistent with applicable law, compensation is determined based on a wide range of factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, job duties, and geographic location. We reserve the right to modify this pay range at any time.
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