Creative Director

This position is with Mint, Salt’s sister company. While Salt is supporting Mint with the recruitment process, the successful candidate will be employed directly by Mint and will receive Mint’s perks, benefits, and employment terms.About mint
We’re an independent creative agency made up of culture creatures with multidisciplinary expertise across all major marketing disciplines.Driven by creativity and inspired by humanity, we focus on brand love between companies and people. Our best work is done through true partnership, as an extension of and advisor to our clients.At mint, everyone is welcome! We're all about diversity and inclusion;
it doesn't matter whereyou come from or what your background is. We want you to feel at home and empowered to be yourself. Need accommodations? We will do our best;
you just have to let usknow.Our Values
Empathy : We believe the work is better when we consider the world through others' eyes.Optimism
- We believe in the good above all else: the good in people, the good in the world and our future.Audaciousness
- We are brave enough to try the untried and unexpected. And we dare always to follow through.Progressiveness
- We fear the status quo, so we break conventions and push to evolve, innovate and disrupt.Kindness
- We are respectful, honest, transparent, inclusive, social and good to each other.What we do:
Advertising, Design & Branding, Strategy, Social, Digital, Content, Experiential, PR and Talent & Influencer.The Role
We’re searching for an innovative and inspiring
Creative Director
to lead and elevate our creative vision across campaigns, content, production, and social media. If you’re a bold thinker with a passion for culture-shaping ideas, collaborative leadership, and pushing creative boundaries, we want to meet you.You’ll work closely with agency leadership, strategy, account, production, and social teams to create impactful, insight-driven work that connects brands and people in meaningful ways. This role is equal parts creative leadership, mentorship, and hands-on collaboration, helping guide projects from idea through execution while fostering an environment where creativity thrives.This is an opportunity to shape standout work, inspire multidisciplinary teams, and contribute meaningfully to the continued evolution of Mint’s creative offering.The Creative Director will be responsible for:
Leading and inspiring multidisciplinary creative teams to produce high-impact work across brand, social, digital, content, and experientialHelping define and guide the creative direction across projects while ensuring work aligns with client objectives and Mint’s creative standardsPartnering closely with production, operations, strategy, PR, and account teams to deliver thoughtful, integrated creative solutionsSupporting and championing social-first thinking alongside Mint’s social leadership team to create culturally relevant and best-in-class social workProviding mentorship and creative guidance to designers, writers, art directors, creators, and emerging talent while fostering a collaborative and inclusive team cultureLeading presentations and participating in client conversations with clarity, confidence, and strong storytellingContributing to new business opportunities and pitches through compelling creative thinking and presentation developmentHelping maintain efficient creative workflows and strong collaboration between creative, production, and operations teamsChampioning the agency’s creative ambition, culture, and standards while contributing ideas, craft, and leadership across the organizationEnsuring creative output is strategically grounded, culturally relevant, and executed to the highest standardThe must-have skills:
Proven experience in a senior creative role within a creative agency environmentA strong portfolio of integrated, non-traditional, and traditional work demonstrating creativity, strategic thinking, storytelling, and brand-building expertiseExperience leading multidisciplinary creative teams, including art directors, copywriters, designers, and production partnersStrong presentation and communication skills with the ability to confidently sell through creative ideas and build trusted client relationshipsExperience contributing to or leading new business pitches and creative presentationsA collaborative leadership style that empowers teams while encouraging experimentation, innovation, and creative excellenceStrong understanding of social-first creative thinking and contemporary cultureAbility to balance creativity with strategic business objectives and client needsExperience working closely with production and operations teams to support strong workflows and high-quality executionA progressive mindset and openness to new ways of thinking, creating, and collaboratingKey Attributes
Creative thinker with a strong point of view and a passion for innovationCollaborative, supportive, and inspiring leadership styleExceptional storytelling and communication skillsStrong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple prioritiesStrategic and solutions-oriented mindsetHigh attention to detail and commitment to craftAbility to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment8+ years of experience in a creative agency or related creative fieldProven experience leading successful campaigns and creative initiatives across multiple platformsDemonstrated ability to inspire teams and deliver standout creative workThe anticipated annual base salary range for this position is $150,000–$170,000. Individual compensation within this range is determined based on job-related factors such as experience, skills, level of responsibility, internal equity, and business needs. This range represents the expected base salary for this role and does not include other elements of Mint’s total rewards program.Mint is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proudly an equal opportunity employer.
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