What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Creative Director position at Thesis?
Reports to: Chief Creative Officer
Classification: Exempt, Full Time
WHO WE ARE
We are Thesis. Proudly headquartered in Portland, OR, while serving clients globally for over 20 years. Thesis is a creative agency that drives business success through marketing across technology, strategy and operations.
THE JOB
Thesis Agency is seeking a seasoned Senior Creative Director with a multidimensional skill set to help shape the next chapter of our agency. In this role, you’ll fuse creativity, brand, and strategy to lead campaigns, develop visionary narratives, and design innovative experiences for iconic consumer brands. Acting as a pioneering force on the creative team, you’ll mentor a talented creative team while collaborating with top-tier brands to deliver impactful results.
AS A PERSON, YOU ARE:
A Leader of Creative Excellence. You define and drive the creative vision, guiding teams to deliver innovative, high-impact campaigns.
A Visionary Storyteller. You build transformative, end-to-end campaigns that span brand identity, experiential design, product marketing, and digital storytelling.
A Strategic Thinker. You partner with strategy teams to align creative concepts with broader brand objectives, using insights to drive relevance and engagement.
A Mentor & Motivator. You cultivate a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence by mentoring and empowering creatives to reach their full potential.
A Collaborative Innovator. You work across teams to integrate creative, strategy, and execution, delivering work that stands out in a crowded marketplace.
A Master at Prioritization. You handle competing priorities with grace and follow through on projects to timely and successful completion.
IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL:
Lead Creative Excellence. Oversee the development of campaigns, brand identities, rebranding efforts, and content strategies while exploring innovative ways to tell compelling brand stories. Represent the agency’s creative vision in client meetings, advocating for bold, high-impact ideas. Ensure all creative work aligns with client goals and exceeds expectations in quality and effectiveness.
Drive Campaign Development. Lead the end-to-end creative process across multiple channels, including experiential design, commercials, and branded content. Develop narratives and storytelling strategies that engage diverse audiences while pushing the boundaries of traditional creative formats.
Integrate Strategy with Creativity. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align creative work with business objectives and consumer insights. Translate data into actionable creative strategies and establish frameworks that foster innovation without stifling execution.
Develop and Mentor Talent. Guide and inspire creative teams across visual, narrative, and experiential disciplines. Foster a culture of collaboration, growth, and innovation while recruiting and developing top talent to enhance the agency’s creative capabilities.
Think Visionary. Deliver transformative campaigns that redefine brand storytelling and identify opportunities to align creative work with emerging consumer trends.
Master the Craft. Leverage expertise in visual design, advertising, storytelling, AI/AR experiences, photography, filmmaking, IRL activations, and experiential campaigns. Apply a strong understanding of brand strategy, communication design, and integrated marketing.
Build Strong Client Partnerships. Establish trust and credibility with clients by delivering strategic, thoughtful, and impactful creative solutions. Confidently present and advocate for ideas that drive results and elevate brand presence.
Execute with Multidimensional Expertise. Lead projects that seamlessly integrate brand identity, commercials, experiential campaigns, and product marketing across digital, retail, and content platforms.
AS FOR EXPERIENCE, YOU NEED:
12 years experience in building consumer brands globally
5 years of demonstrated people management experience coaching and developing team members
Experience developing and managing consumer marketing programs in an integrated marketing environment
Creative Direction experience across TV, digital, experiential, social, content and ideas that drive earned media
Expertise in brand identity, ad campaigns, commercials, rebranding, content strategy, integrated marketing, films and experiential executions.
Strong storytelling abilities across visual, narrative, and experiential mediums.
Exceptional client relationship skills and the ability to lead high-stakes pitches.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The following capabilities are required in order to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue burden on the agency are available to address the following requirements.
Using standard office equipment, computers, and related technology.
Certain activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding, and manipulating a computer mouse.
Bending, reaching, lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 25 pounds.
Minimal travel is anticipated for this role.
Thesis operates using a flexible hybrid model, work occurs remotely two days/week and in the office three days/week.
As a proud B-Corp, Thesis prioritizes candidates based in the Portland Metro area to allow for a hybrid working set-up in our beautiful office in NW Portland.
EEO STATEMENT
Workplace equity is not a single checkbox.
It's a vital way of thinking, working, and moving through the world. At Thesis, we prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion. You'll see this in our hiring practices, growth projects, and workplace programs — because our agency, our work, and our society are better when diverse perspectives come together.
Thesis is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Thesis will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Thesis Human Resources as HR@Thesis.Agency for more information.
VALUES
Be Lean, Take Action: We believe in thinking big, rolling up our sleeves, and getting the job done. And while we love a good plan, we believe in using process as an engine, not a brake.
Say What You Mean, Mean What You Say: We’re all here to learn, grow, and evolve together, which requires connecting, conflicting, and embracing. Honesty and ideas are welcome; ego is not.
Show Up Fully: We invite you to bring your whole self to work — your perspective, cultural background, lived experiences — while creating room for others’ strengths to complement your own. What makes you remarkable is welcome at Thesis.
ENCOURAGEMENT
Above all, be hungry to learn and grow beyond this job description.
Research shows that women and people of color often only apply for jobs if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We understand experience can manifest in different ways, and we want to hear about it.
We also know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates. So, please don’t hesitate to apply. We’d love to hear from you.
