Creative Director Jobs in Highland Park, IL

A Creative Director in the advertising industry is responsible for developing and overseeing creative projects to ensure they meet the client's requirements and resonate with the target audience. They guide a team of creative staff, including copywriters, graphic designers, and art directors, in producing advertising campaigns that effectively communicate the brand message. They play a key role in conceptualizing and executing creative concepts, setting the visual style and tone, and ensuring a consistent brand identity across all media platforms. They are also involved in client presentations, pitches, and negotiations.

Essentially, a Creative Director should possess strong leadership skills, exceptional creative flair, and excellent communication abilities. They should be highly skilled in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite and have a solid understanding of marketing and advertising principles. A degree in a related field such as graphic design, advertising, or marketing is commonly required, and many employers prefer candidates with professional certifications such as the Certified Creative Director (CCD) designation. Before becoming a Creative Director, a person might have roles such as Copywriter, Art Director, or Senior Graphic Designer, gaining relevant industry experience and honing their creative and leadership abilities.

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Creative Director

  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 1 day ago

POSITION SUMMARY The Creative Director develops and directs the creative vision of assigned clients....

Associate Creative Director

  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Job Overview: TMA is looking for an Associate Creative Director who is an integrated brand marketing pro to join our agency in Chicago, IL....

Creative Manager

  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 3 days ago

design) strongly preferred How we support our colleagues In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage an inclusive workforce....

Creative Director

  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 3 days ago

We are seeking a visionary Creative Director who has managed and led creative teams....

Creative Director, Copy

  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 4 days ago

Partner with the Creative Director (Art) to concept, write, present and defend work while addressing client needs....

Associate Creative Director

  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 7 days ago

Associate Creative Director Cooley is seeking an Associate Creative Director to join the Marketing & Business Development team....

Associate Creative Director

  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 7 days ago

DESCRIPTION Associate Creative Director (Experiential/Integrated) .................................................

Creative Director

  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 8 days ago

at Insight Global in Chicago, Illinois, United States Job Description Job Description Insight Global is seeking a Creative Director with a strong background in Copywriting....

Creative Director, Copy

  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 12 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 12 days ago

Job Description WHAT DOES A CREATIVE DIRECTOR, COPY DO? The Creative Director (CD), COPY oversees the creative efforts and creative team members on multiple brands and indications....

Senior Creative Director, Brand Creative Womens Lifestyle, Global

  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 12 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 12 days ago

Creative Director, Women's Global Lifestyle leads a multidisciplinary team across Art & Design Direction, Narrative, Studio Management and Production teams....

Creative Lead for Brand Content / Digital Experience

  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 13 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 13 days ago

media, thought leadership, and digital media....

Chief Creative Officer - US

  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 16 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 16 days ago

Edelman is a voice synonymous with trust, reimagining a future where the currency of communication is action. Our culture thrives on three promises: boldness is possibility, empathy is progress,...

Creative Director, Brand Design

  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 23 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 23 days ago

As Creative Director of Brand Design, reporting to a Senior Director, you will lead the creative vision and design strategy for Conagras robust portfolio of brands across multiple categories for North...

Campaign & Creative Manager, Campaign & Creative Management, Amazon, Amazon Ads

  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 26 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 26 days ago

Basic Qualifications 3+ years of digital advertising and client facing roles experience Experience analyzing data and best practices to assess performance drivers Experience with annual brand and media...

Creative Director

  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL (21 miles from Highland Park, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

Proven experience ( 9 + years) as a Creative Director or in a similar role, preferably within the healthcare or service industry....

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Salary for Creative Director Jobs in Highland Park, IL

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Highest Education Level

Creative Directors in Highland Park, IL offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
71.2%
Master's Degree
15.1%
Associate's Degree
7.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.6%
High School or GED
1.7%
Doctorate Degree
1.4%
Some College
0.9%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Creative Directors in Highland Park, IL
4-6 years
63.5%
6-8 years
18.3%
2-4 years
10.2%
1-2 years
5.6%
10+ years
1.2%
8-10 years
1.2%


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