Creative Director jobs in Ohio

We believe in the power of brands to improve lives and seamlessly engage people with purpose.

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We’re tenacious and love what we do. Every day we bring strategy, technology, and creative together in unexpected and insightful ways — creating dynamic spaces that grow brands and transform businesses.

Join us, and together, we’ll find ways to build, grow, or transform brands — one human interaction at a time.

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are looking for an experienced Creative Director to play a pivotal role in shaping our agency's and clients' creative visions. You will lead a team of fully remote, award-winning creative professionals to develop and execute digital marketing campaigns that captivate audiences, drive brand engagement, and deliver measurable business outcomes.

You will develop concepts and strategies for creative projects — monitoring their progress from ideation through implementation — and serve as the go-to person for all creative work.

Put simply: we’re looking for an amazing creative leader to take our team to the next level.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Team Leadership: Manage and inspire a team of remote creative professionals and contractors, from resourcing and scheduling to providing guidance and feedback to enhance their creative capabilities.
2. Internal Collaboration: Serve as the primary lead on all things creative — working with the account team to identify and understand client objectives and engaging with media and development teams to ensure cross-functional collaboration.
3. Creative Strategy: Develop and lead the creative direction for our clients' digital marketing campaigns, ensuring alignment with brand objectives and target audience.
4. Guide Concept Development: Ideate and conceptualize creative solutions for various digital channels, including websites, social media, paid advertising, and more.
5. Campaign Execution: Oversee the creation of multimedia content and design assets that drive engagement and conversions.
6. Quality Control: Ensure all content and creative assets meet high quality standards, align with brand guidelines, and deliver the desired message.
7. Performance Analysis: Continuously analyze campaign performance, making data-driven adjustments to optimize creative elements for better results.
8. Client Collaboration: Act as the primary creative liaison with clients, providing updates, insights, and recommendations to foster strong client relationships.
9. Staying Current: Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in digital marketing and design to keep our agency at the forefront of innovation.
10. AI Integration: Stay abreast of AI advancements and how they can be applied to enhance creative strategies and improve production workflows.
    

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 8 years of industry-related experience with 2 years of creative direction in an agency or corporate setting
• Demonstratable experience creating marketing campaigns — from developing the vision and messaging to overseeing production on time and on budget
• Proven experience in leading and managing a creative team.
• Exceptional portfolio demonstrating outstanding creative work.
• Proficiency in digital marketing tools and platforms.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Creative thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent project management and time management skills.
• Experience with both B2B and B2C
• Attention to detail with a focus on creating high-quality work
  

ABOUT OODLE

Oodle is a Cincinnati-based digital marketing agency that believes in the transformative power of brands. We blend creativity, strategy, and technology to drive business growth through unique digital experiences. Our approach focuses on creating meaningful and impactful human interactions that connect our partners with their audience — creating dynamic moments that engage people with purpose.

COMPANY BENEFITS

• 401k with company matching
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Unlimited Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Days
• Paid Holidays
• Many Reimbursement Benefits Available
• Eligible for the team wide bonus program after completing 12 full months of employment

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If you’re a collaboration junky who thrives in an open environment. You’ve got ideas rattling around in your noodle that you aren’t afraid to share with more than your goldfish, Darla. You enjoy the challenge and benefit of joining a small company. You can bring passion, enthusiasm, and adaptability, every day. And, you like honest-to-goodness fun.