Top 46 Creative Director Jobs in Chicago, IL

Director of Creative Production
KDC LLC —Chicago, IL
- $90,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Office
- Mentoring
- Organizational skills
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
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Creative Director, Brand & Content
Smartly.io —Chicago, IL
- $120,000 - $150,000 a year
- Senior level
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Director, Creative Production
Highwire —Chicago, IL
- $110,000 - $135,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Google Workspace
- 8 years
- In-person
- Commuter assistance
- Paid parental leave
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Director, Brand & Creative
Infleqtion —Chicago, IL
- $160,000 - $190,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Writing skills
- Travel
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
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Creative Director
Jack Morton Worldwide —Chicago, IL
- Remote
- Mentoring
- Senior level
- Under 1 year
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21GRAMS- Associate Creative Director, Copy
Real Chemistry —Chicago, IL
- $160,000 - $190,000 a year
- Remote
- 5 years
- Team management
- Mentoring
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Associate Creative Director
The Tie Bar —Chicago, IL
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Merchandising
- Mentoring
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Creative Director
Alliant Credit Union —Chicago, IL
- $149,700 - $256,700 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Marketing
- Office
- Residential
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
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21GRAMS- Associate Creative Director, Art
Real Chemistry —Chicago, IL
- $160,000 - $190,000 a year
- Remote
- 5 years
- Mentoring
- Senior level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
CREATIVE DIRECTOR (HYBRID-CHICAGO, IL)
Levy Sector —Chicago, IL
- $110,000 - $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- In-person
- Senior level
- Commuter assistance
- Paid parental leave
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Creative Director
HLK —Chicago, IL
- Office
- Business development experience
- Presentation skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Vice President, Creative Director
Highwire —Chicago, IL
- $130,000 - $175,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Presentation skills
- Mentoring
- In-person
- Commuter assistance
- Paid parental leave
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Creative Director
Avalere Health —Chicago, IL
- $170,000 - $200,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- 11+ years
- Mentoring
- Senior level
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Senior Director, Creative
Braze —Chicago, IL
- $137,000 - $205,000 a year
- 5 years
- Mentoring
- Senior level
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
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Art Director, Creative Lead
Salesforce —Chicago, IL
- $117,400 - $177,600 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- 5 years
- In-person
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
Director, Content & Creative Strategy
DePaul University —Chicago, IL
- $74,367 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Marketing
- 5 years
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Creative Director, Copy (HCP & DTC Pharma Experience Required)
EVERSANA INTOUCH —Chicago, IL
- $145,000 - $200,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience equivalent to degree accepted
- Senior level
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Director of Operations, Creative (Hybrid: Onsite and Remote)
US Foods, Inc. —Rosemont, IL
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 7 years
- Microsoft Excel
- Marketing
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Disability insurance
Associate Creative Director, Motion & Design
Highwire —Chicago, IL
- $110,000 - $135,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Mentoring
- In-person
- Senior level
- Commuter assistance
- Paid parental leave
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Director, Design
Kraft Heinz Company —Chicago, IL
- $190,300 - $237,900 a year
- 11+ years
- Office
- Master's degree
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays

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Director of Creative Production

KDC LLC
Chicago, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
$90,000 - $100,000 a year

Benefits

AD&D insurance
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Vision insurance

Qualifications

Digital marketing campaign setup
Marketing project management
Basic graphic design principles
Establishing vendor partnerships
Managing design projects
Website design projects
Vendor relationship management
Leading team collaboration initiatives
Managing projects
Professional art or design
Managing art or design teams
Managing media, arts or design teams
Art direction

Full Job Description

Position Summary

The Director of Creative Production is responsible for ensuring all content and marketing assets are produced with technical excellence, brand consistency, and compliance with vendor requirements. This role serves as the guardian of the 1-800-TruckWreck brand, protecting and strengthening the company's visual identity and storytelling across all markets.

The Creative Director leads production strategy from concept through execution, ensuring every campaign reflects the firm's values of expertise, compassion, and integrity while supporting measurable business objectives. This position oversees creative development for television, radio, OTT, digital advertising, social media, websites, community initiatives, scholarship programs, point-of-purchase materials, and internal communications.

The successful candidate will lead a multidisciplinary team of designers, writers, editors, motion graphics specialists, and production professionals while driving innovation, efficiency, and creative excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Production Leadership

Serve as the primary guardian of the production of all across all markets.
Maintain consistency in brand standards, messaging, and visual identity.
Develop and manage production schedules, workflows, and asset trafficking processes.
Ensure all creative work aligns with company objectives and performance goals.

Campaign Production Development & Creative Strategy

Lead the development and execution of integrated marketing campaigns across:

o Television

o Radio

o OTT/Streaming Platforms

o Digital Advertising

o Social Media

o Websites

o Community Marketing Programs

o Scholarship Programs

o Point-of-Purchase (POP) Materials

o Internal Communications

Guide campaigns from concept development through final production and delivery.
Collaborate with marketing leadership to create impactful, result-driven creative solutions.

Production Leadership

Oversee all aspects of production, including:

o Video Production

o Radio and Audio Production

o Photography

o Graphic Design

o Motion Graphics and Animation

o Studio Scheduling

o Vendor Management

Manage and mentor graphic designers, video editors, motion designers, copywriters, production coordinators, and freelance creative partners.
Establish and enforce creative quality standards and production best practices.

Operations & Resource Management

Own production workflows, asset management systems, and equipment management.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with vendors and production partners.
Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
Improve production efficiency, scalability, and resource utilization.
Drive continuous improvement and creative innovation.

Qualifications

Required Experience

2+ years of experience in creative leadership, production management, or creative direction.
Proven experience leading and developing creative teams.
Strong background in digital marketing and integrated marketing campaigns.
Professional experience in video production and post-production.
Strong graphic design background.
Web design experience, including proficiency with Webflow.
Experience managing multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated success managing creative vendors, freelancers, and production partners.
Strong portfolio showcasing integrated, multi-channel marketing campaigns.

Skills & Competencies

Creative vision with strong attention to detail.
Expertise in brand management and storytelling.
Strong project management and organizational skills.
Excellent leadership, communication, and coaching abilities.
Ability to balance creativity with business objectives and performance metrics.
Understanding of performance marketing and creative analytics.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Consistent brand execution across all markets.
On-time and on-budget project delivery.
Production efficiency and asset utilization improvements.
Strong campaign performance and creative testing outcomes.
Increased lead generation and conversion rates.
Improved video completion rates and social media engagement.
Development and retention of a high-performing creative team.

This position reports directly to the Director of Marketing & Community and plays a critical role in shaping the creative vision, production excellence, and brand presence of 1-800-TruckWreck.

Physical Requirements:

Office environment with normal business hours necessary to satisfactorily perform job functions.
Stationary Position – Must be able to remain in a stationary position up to 50% of the time.
Move or Traverse – This position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, meeting rooms, office machinery, etc. May occasionally ascends/descends the stairs to get to other floors, cafeteria and parking area.
Dexterity – constantly operates a computer and other office machinery such as a copy machine/printer.
Move, Transport, Position, Put, Install, Remove - Occasionally moves supplies weighing up to 10 pounds for various presentation and event needs.
Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information - The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess - The ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

Benefits and Perks:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Company‑paid Life & AD&D Insurance
Company‑paid Short‑Term Disability (no waiting period) and Long‑Term Disability
Options to purchase additional Life & AD&D coverage
Voluntary critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity coverage
401(k) with company contributions

Please note that this job description is intended to outline the primary duties of the role and is not intended to be an exhaustive list. The job description is subject to change with or without prior notice, and that a reasonable accommodation may be requested to perform the essential functions of the job.

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