Creative Director

Creative DirectorTurner Duckworth is behind the brand identities for some of the world's most iconic brands. Chances are you know our work already. You'll find it on-shelf, online, on-the-go, in home, out of home and sometimes in your pocket. We build brands that are distinct, memorable, and have genuine personality, ones that are easy to understand but also intriguing, ones that tell a story or make you think.

We help brands to become utterly distinctive and deeply embedded in culture. We define strategies, visual identities, assets, and expressions for how brands behave in any channel, at any time, in any market. As brand partners with over 30 years of experience, we believe that whatever you make, make it like nothing else.Turner Duckworth is looking for a Creative Director to join our New York team.About YouYou are an experienced creative leader who can inspire world-class work, build confidence with clients, and lead teams toward ideas that are strategically sharp, culturally relevant, and beautifully crafted. You bring a clear point of view, high creative standards, and the ability to move fluidly between big-picture brand thinking and the details that make work exceptional.

Internally, you demonstrate a proven ability to recognize and nurture potential. You lead work that consistently succeeds both commercially and critically. You are curious and inventive, and you share those qualities in others. Your direction is clear and concise, and you're able to suggest as well as you prescribe.

Externally, you understand our clients' challenges and objectives and you help generate strategic, creative solutions for them. You champion our work, knowing that only the best will ever be good enough, and you can deliver a persuasive argument to support it. You can answer any question or criticism with confidence and thoughtfulness. You're also a good, active listener that can adjust your mindset in support of a larger goal.What You BringA love for design, culture, and how ideas live in the worldA strong creative point of view and the ability to translate strategic thinking into distinctive brand expression that is like nothing elseProven experience leading integrated creative teams and guiding work from concept through executionExceptional taste, craft judgment, and attention to detail across identity systems, brand worlds, packaging, and art directionStrong storytelling and presentation skills, including the ability to influence clients, senior stakeholders, and cross-functional teams An ability to mentor, develop, and motivate creative talent across different levels and working stylesConfidence navigating multiple clients, projects, workstreams, timelines, and business priorities simultaneouslyA collaborative mindset and the ability to partner effectively across strategy, account, production, and creative disciplinesCuriosity about emerging tools and technologies, including thoughtful integration of AI into the creative process while maintaining originality, quality, and craftWhat You'll DoLead design teams at a brand and client level to deliver strategic, highly creative, and beautifully crafted design solutionsSet, articulate, and uphold the creative vision across projects, ensuring the work is distinctive, effective, and aligned to client business needsDirect projects from concept through final execution, including creative sessions, critiques, selection, refinement, and presentation developmentGuide, mentor, and develop creative teams to deliver excellent work and grow their skillsConfidently and effectively present to a range of audiences, including clients, senior stakeholders, large groups, and C-suite leadersPartner closely with account, strategy, and creative teams to shape strong creative approaches and support effective, accurate proposalsTranslate client objectives and challenges into compelling creative opportunities and solutionsChampion the work internally and externally, building persuasive rationale and responding to feedback with clarity and thoughtfulnessHelp shape team resourcing, project planning, and creative workflow in partnership with leadershipInfuse cultural relevance, originality, and ambition into the work while maintaining a high bar for executionThoughtfully integrate AI tools and emerging technologies into the creative process where they enhance exploration, efficiency, or expressionRequirements10+ years of experience in a branding or design agency setting, preferredMultidisciplinary with experience in brand identity, design systems, and packagingExperience working on brands that operate at significant scaleDemonstrated ability to juggle multiple projects and priorities simultaneouslyMastery of Adobe Suite and Figma is essential, bonus points for motion and 3D rendering skillsReports to Executive Creative DirectorLocation: Based in or willing to relocate to New York City, with hybrid work model 3 days/week in-studio