Creative Director

Waterhouse is looking for its next Creative Director: a dynamic brand visionary with strong people management skills who can inspire others and take our creativity to the next level as we continue to grow.This is an opportunity to shape your career within a boutique agency dedicated to helping fast-growth life sciences companies become category-defining brands. We pride ourselves on elevating corporate communications and culture-building initiatives through creative storytelling, design, advertising, digital experiences, and thought leadership. Our secret sauce is our multi-disciplinary team of professionals who hail from some of the industry's leading companies and agencies. The ideal candidate will thrive in a values-based, collaborative environment. You'll bring a sharp eye for design, an appreciation for crisp communication and a drive to help elevate all creative deliverables. If you are excited to contribute to a growing team and help shape the agency's future, Waterhouse might be the place for you!About the RoleIn this hands-on role, the Creative Director will fulfill four primary functions:Leadership of client brands and creative project workstreams: Actively contribute to and present deliverables, both large and small, as we develop new and maintain existing client brands that build reputation and momentumConsultation and partnership with clients: Leverage experience, personality and ideas to be a trusted thought-partner and valued team member to senior-level clientsStewardship of the Waterhouse brand: Continually strengthen the Waterhouse Brands visual and verbal identities to inspire, engage, demonstrate leadership and drive loyaltyVision and inspiration: Demonstrate a gravitas that unites the internal Waterhouse team around opportunity and what can be in order to continually push work forwardResponsibilities will IncludeWorking with the Waterhouse and client teams to produce new ideas for branding, promotional campaigns, and corporate and employer brand communicationsConceiving and implementing concepts and activationsEnsuring designs and content consistently and positively reflect the brand image and company ideals"”from concept to omni-channel executionFlexing into hands-on projects; days may be a mix of big picture thinking and in-the-weeds edits and quick-turn creative iterationsPresenting to clients and "owning" the roomLeading brainstorming and creative sessions to generate ideasImproving results by studying, evaluating, and re-designing processes and recommending changes to art, copy and production teamsOwning the responsibility of the quality and timely completion of all work projects assigned to members of the creative teamDirecting and motivating teams of art directors, illustrators, copywriters, etc. to help them utilize their talents efficiently and effectivelyMentoring and encouraging creative team members to foster a positive work environmentParticipating in new business efforts, including: creative ideation, concept and presentation development, consulting and pitchingAbout YouYou demonstrate enthusiasm for both personal and agency growth; have a hunger for developmentYou bring a command of design, copy and web practicesYou can articulate a clear POV on current trends in advertising and designYou are knowledgeable of how to develop brand identities and build reputationYou are comfortable interacting with high-profile clients and industry professionalsYou bring influential leadership skills; respecting and incorporating the needs of stakeholdersYou demonstrate proactive communication habits and a high level of organizationYou are highly motivated with the ability to work independently with a stellar work ethicYou succeed in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects simultaneously and prioritizing time and resources based on the needs of the businessSkills and ExperienceA minimum of 8 years of related experience in an agency setting; at least 5 of which in the life sciences industryA proven and recent track record of client partnership and ability to sell in big ideasDemonstrated track record/portfolio of developing and executing impactful digital, print, and interactive campaigns and activationsProficiency in relevant tools for design (Adobe Creative Cloud, Figma, etc) or copy (Microsoft Office, Adobe platforms, Google apps, etc) as well as AIPrior experience managing staff is requiredSalary is commensurate with experience.At Waterhouse Brands, we're always evolving in ways that help us deliver extraordinary results. As a woman-led company, we believe in the value of diversity as a driver of innovation and growth, both personally and professionally. Our Greenbrae, CA office overlooking the water is our hub of inspiration, so we cherish our Teamwork Tuesdays as collaborative work time.For more information about our company, please visit .All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

Created: 2025-01-14