Creative Director - Copy

Creative Director – Copy

7+ years of creative leadership experience in a fast-paced agency, with a portfolio of award-winning, multi-channel work
A track record of leading and inspiring teams as a Creative Director (Copy)—balancing hands-on execution with high-level creative direction
A strategic mindset and strong collaboration skills, working seamlessly with account, planning, and media partners
A roll-up-your-sleeves mentality—ready to go deep, solve problems, and jump into the work when needed
Deep expertise across digital, social, content, print, broadcast, and brand-building campaigns
A passion for innovation, keeping up with emerging trends and technologies to drive creative excellence
Exceptional presentation skills, plus the ability to coach others on how to own the room and sell great work
A problem-solving mindset—proactive, adaptable, and always thinking ahead
A commitment to mentorship, helping grow the next generation of creative talent
Strong communication and collaboration skills, uniting teams to work smarter and deliver stronger results
A natural alignment with HLK’s core values—Be Curious, Be Thoughtful, Be Brave
Must be based in Chicago or St. Louis and able to work onsite

Set the creative vision for campaigns, ensuring every idea is strategically sound, audience-driven, and built to make an impact
Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of creatives—creating an environment where big thinking thrives, collaboration is second nature, and people grow
Work hand-in-hand with account directors, strategists, and media teams to craft integrated, pitch-winning solutions
Build and deliver compelling client presentations, championing ideas with clarity and confidence while helping your team sharpen their own present-to-sell skills
Keep our creative sharp by staying ahead of trends, technologies, and cultural shifts—always pushing for fresher, more innovative ideas
Bridge the gap between creative and other teams, streamlining processes and elevating the work at every touchpoint
Tackle complex challenges—whether they’re client roadblocks or internal hurdles—with a strategic and solutions-first mindset
Deliver bold, award-worthy ideas across digital, social, content, print, broadcast, and brand-building initiatives
Consistently push creative boundaries to surprise, connect, and drive meaningful results for our clients