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Executive Creative Director

Executive Creative Director

MediabistroVancouver, WA, United States
Permanent
Highwire is a modern strategic communications and digital marketing agency designed for disruptive companies.We work with high-growth technology companies and established brands looking to reinvent...Show moreLast updated: 7 days ago
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Creative Director

Creative Director

Oregon Museum of Science & IndustryPortland, OR, United States
Full-time
Cover letter and portfolio required with application.The Creative Director is responsible for defining and overseeing the overall creative vision for OMSI in collaboration with Brand Marketing and ...Show moreLast updated: 11 days ago
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Creative Director

Creative Director

VirtualVocationsPortland, Oregon, United States
Full-time
A company is looking for a Creative Director.Key ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with creative and media buying teams to develop campaigns for various advertising networksOversee the creative process f...Show moreLast updated: 8 days ago
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Creative Director

Creative Director

SchoolhousePortland, OR, United States
$130,000.00–$150,000.00 yearly
Full-time
Our family of brands is comprised of Schoolhouse, the lighting, home furnishings, and lifestyle brand based in Portland, Oregon. Food52, the community-driven cooking and home company, based in Broo...Show moreLast updated: 23 days ago
3D Creative Art Director

3D Creative Art Director

Floss Creatives LimitedPortland, Oregon, United States
We are a specialised team of engineers, machine learning programmers, designers, art directors and creative directors, connected by experienced production executives to provide seamless access to s...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
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Senior Ecommerce UX Designer / Creative Director

Senior Ecommerce UX Designer / Creative Director

Epic Design LabsPortland, OR, US
Full-time +1
Epic Design Labs is looking for an Ecommerce UX Designer with at least 2+ years of experience building amazing ecommerce sites. We are a digital agency specializing in growing e-commerce brands thro...Show moreLast updated: 21 days ago
Executive Director

Executive Director

The Northwest Regional Re-entry CenterPortland, OR, USA
$180,000.00 yearly
Quick Apply
The Northwest Regional Re-entry Center (NWRRC) is a 150-bed residential re-entry facility based in Portland, Oregon, serving justice-involved individuals transitioning back into the community.Estab...Show moreLast updated: 20 days ago
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Roving Executive Director - 2836

Roving Executive Director - 2836

Guardian ManagementPortland, OR, US
$37.50–$40.50 hourly
Full-time
This Roving Executive Director will be responsible for traveling to senior living sites in the portfolio as needed in OR, WA and AZ. Additional travel areas may be added as needed.This position requ...Show moreLast updated: 27 days ago
Global Retail Creative Director – Brand Marketing

Global Retail Creative Director – Brand Marketing

Arc'teryxPortland, OR
$176,000.00–$220,000.00 yearly
Creative Director, Brand Marketing.Your Opportunity at ARC’TERYX : .We are a climbing brand founded and built by wildly creative people with a passion for making the best product in the world.Innovat...Show moreLast updated: 8 days ago
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Executive Creative Director

Executive Creative Director

Highwire PRVancouver, WA, United States
Permanent
Highwire is a modern strategic communications and digital marketing agency designed for disruptive companies.We work with high-growth technology companies and established brands looking to reinvent...Show moreLast updated: 13 days ago
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Creative Director

Creative Director

Recess StudiosPortland, OR, United States
Full-time
Direct message the job poster from Recess Studios.Portland, OR and New York City.We specialize in designing and constructing immersive experiences, enhancing global brands through innovative conten...Show moreLast updated: 24 days ago
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Prosper PortlandOR, United States
$187,000.00 yearly
Full-time
The Executive Director, at the direction of the Prosper Portland Board of Commissioners, leads Portland's economic and urban development agency. This position oversees the development, implementatio...Show moreLast updated: 9 hours ago
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Creative Repair Specialist

Creative Repair Specialist

Surface Experts - Metro PortlandPortland, OR, US
Full-time
Do you enjoy making things using your hands? Have hobbies that involve color or 3-D art? Like finding ways to be creative in different areas? Becoming a Surface Experts Technician could pair your i...Show moreLast updated: 24 days ago
Assistant Executive Director

Assistant Executive Director

Prestige Care Summerplace Assisted LivingPortland, OR
Prestige Care - Summerplace Assisted Living.What does the AssistantExecutive Director do?.In short, you are the Assistant CEO of the assistedliving / memory care community, driving comprehensive busi...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
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Creative Director 401k + PTO + Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

Creative Director 401k + PTO + Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

RecessPortland, OR, United States
Full-time
Portland, OR and New York City.We specialize in designing and constructing immersive experiences, enhancing global brands through innovative content and digital solutions, and engaging audiences wi...Show moreLast updated: 11 hours ago
Executive Director

Executive Director

Mac's ListPortland, OR, US
$105,000.00–$120,000.00 yearly
Full-time
Guardian Partners seeks an experienced nonprofit administrator who will work collaboratively with program staff as our next Executive Director. The successful candidate will have in-depth experience...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
Executive Director / Co-Director

Executive Director / Co-Director

Motus Recruiting and StaffingTigard, Oregon
$120,000.00–$145,000.00 yearly
Executive Director / Co-Director.Center for Diversity & the Environment.Motus Recruiting and Staffing is proud to partner with the Center for Diversity & the Environment in its search for their next ...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
Memory Care Executive Director

Memory Care Executive Director

Infinity RehabLake Oswego, OR, US
Full-time
Memory Care Executive Director.The life of an Executive Director is both rewarding and challenging.You will be given plenty of room for creative thinking and development of programs and services fo...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
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Executive Creative Director Job at Confidential in Portland

Executive Creative Director Job at Confidential in Portland

ConfidentialPortland, OR, United States
Full-time
The Company is in search of an Executive Creative Director to spearhead the creative vision and lead the development of impactful, high-performance campaigns. The successful candidate will be at the...Show moreLast updated: 18 hours ago
Executive Director

Executive Director

Foundation ListMilwaukie, Oregon
$85,000.00–$100,000.00 yearly
ABOUT THE LATINO COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION.The Latino Community Association (LCA) is hiring for our next Executive Director! Our mission is to empower our Latine families to thrive, creating opportunit...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
Executive Creative Director

Executive Creative Director

MediabistroVancouver, WA, United States
7 days ago
Job type
  • Permanent
Job description

About us

Highwire is a modern strategic communications and digital marketing agency designed for disruptive companies. We work with high-growth technology companies and established brands looking to reinvent themselves.

At Highwire, we believe that storytelling fuels transformation. And the most impactful stories represent all voices and perspectives. As a values-driven agency, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone—regardless of age, race / ethnicity, size, shape, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and different abilities–can feel safe, celebrated and worthy.

We ensure every Highwire Walker has unique support to climb to success. Our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging is permanent and foundational to our business and culture. We aspire to change our industry and build a better future for all.

Our people-first culture is driven by four core values :

  • Inclusion Always
  • Growth Mindset
  • Team Empowerment
  • Fierce Distinction

We’re looking for individuals with big ideas, strong opinions, and the energy to bring them to life. If you thrive in an environment that values personal accountability, high standards, and boundless motivation, this is the opportunity for you. Be part of our award-winning culture and contribute to an exciting and growing business where you can make a real impact.

The Executive Creative Director (ECD) will be Highwire's creative leader and visionary, responsible for driving Highwire’s agency brand and creative direction for our clients and ensuring that our work sets new standards in innovation and storytelling. You will lead the conception and execution of high-impact campaigns that push boundaries, delivering bold, award-winning ideas that resonate deeply with our client’s target audiences. As a senior leader, you will oversee creative development across the agency, partnering with strategic communications, digital marketing, strategy, and content teams to ensure every piece of work is executed with excellence and creativity at its core.

The ECD will also play a key role in new business pitches, working closely with the strategy team to concept and present innovative, insight-driven ideas that win new business and showcase the agency’s unique value. You will shape Highwire’s creative vision, elevate the quality of work across clients and teams, and foster a collaborative and inspirational environment for creative talent.

Key Responsibilities

  • Creative Vision & Leadership :

    • Serve as the creative leader and visionary, setting the standard for creative work across all client campaigns and initiatives.

  • Develop and drive the creative strategy that aligns with Highwire’s mission to deliver disruptive, high-impact storytelling.
  • Partner with senior leadership and the strategy team to ensure creative excellence is integrated into every aspect of our communications work, from ideation through execution.
  • Lead ideation sessions that push the boundaries of creative thinking, encouraging the team to develop bold, original concepts based on strategic insights.
  • Champion creative thinking far beyond your team. Lead by example and encourage all Highwire employees to push their work to new levels of creative excellence.
  • Stay at the forefront of creative trends, ensuring Highwire’s work remains innovative, impactful, and culturally relevant.
  • Campaign Development & Execution :

    • Oversee the conceptual development of creative campaigns, ensuring they meet client objectives and deliver compelling stories that break through the noise.

  • Lead the execution of big, integrated creative ideas that drive measurable results across paid, earned, shared, and owned channels.
  • Ensure all creative deliverables—from copy to visual assets—are of the highest quality and aligned with the client's strategic goals.
  • Partner with strategic communications, social, digital marketing, content, and strategy teams to integrate creative ideas into broader campaigns, resulting in a cohesive and consistent narrative.
  • New Business Pitch Concepting & Strategic Collaboration :

    • Lead creative concepts for new business pitches, developing innovative ideas that align with prospective clients’ objectives and push creative boundaries.

  • Work closely with the strategy team to ensure insight-driven creative concepts align with the client's broader business goals.
  • Collaborate with the business development team to create compelling creative strategies and presentations that differentiate Highwire from competitors.
  • Play a pivotal role in pitch presentations, showcasing the agency’s creative expertise and providing a clear vision for how creative solutions will drive client success.
  • Develop original creative concepts for pitches, leveraging deep insights from the strategy team to propose transformative, big-picture solutions.
  • Provide vital input to our delivery, operations, and leadership teams to ensure creative work is appropriately scoped, sequenced, and structured for faultless delivery to clients, with minimal stress on internal teams.
  • Team Leadership & Development :

    • Take a hands-on approach while building, leading, and mentoring a world-class creative team. Nurture creative talent and foster an environment that promotes bold thinking and collaboration.

  • Provide ongoing feedback and coaching to develop the team’s skills, ensuring continued growth and innovation within the creative department.
  • Champion a culture of inclusivity, creativity, and curiosity, where every team member feels empowered to contribute ideas and take risks.
  • Recruit top creative talent, ensuring the team continues to grow with individuals who are passionate, curious, and driven by the desire to produce transformative work.
  • Partner with our in-house creatives, designers, project managers, and producers to expand our capabilities and meet current and future client needs.
  • Leverage your professional network to introduce trusted contractors, vendors, and suppliers to Highwire, further expanding our capabilities.
  • Client Engagement & Business Growth :

    • Be the creative ambassador for Highwire, leading client engagements and presentations with a clear vision of how creativity can elevate their brand.

  • Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key clients, acting as a trusted creative partner and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.
  • Collaborate with account and strategy teams to identify opportunities for creative innovation within existing client relationships, driving organic growth and expanding the scope of innovative services.
  • Play a key role in new business development, contributing creative ideas and strategies to pitch processes that win new clients and projects.
  • Creative Excellence & Innovation :

    • Set and maintain high standards for creative excellence across all client work, ensuring each project aligns with the agency’s creative vision and values.

  • Drive the creative use of technology, emerging media, and interactive experiences to create cutting-edge work that resonates with audiences.
  • Champion the importance of data-driven creativity, ensuring insights and research inform the creative process while leaving room for innovative risk-taking.

    • Qualifications

  • 15+ years of creative experience, with a proven track record in a senior creative leadership role within a top-tier agency or in-house team.
  • Exceptional portfolio of work showcasing creative ideas that have driven successful, high-impact campaigns across multiple channels.
  • Strong conceptual thinker is passionate about bold, transformative ideas that make a cultural impact.
  • Demonstrated experience leading large, integrated creative campaigns with a strong understanding of how strategic communications, digital, strategy, and content work intersect with creative.
  • Excellent leadership and team-building skills, with experience mentoring and inspiring creative talent.
  • Strong presentation skills, with the ability to articulate and sell creative concepts to clients and internal teams.
  • Proven experience leading new business pitches, from developing big ideas to presenting to prospective clients.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Deep understanding of creative trends, platforms, and emerging technologies, with the ability to apply them in meaningful ways for clients.
  • Demonstrable appreciation for the role of diversity, equity, and inclusion within creative work : Ensuring Highwire’s campaigns are appropriately tuned, optimized, or adapted for audiences of all types and backgrounds.

    • Highwire Perks

  • Competitive salary
  • Merit-based bonuses and promotions
  • Hybrid work model to suit your schedule and lifestyle
  • Excellent vacation policy including an extended break for summer and winter holiday
  • Participate in Empower Hours on Fridays; Team has the ability to log off by 3 pm
  • 401K Match
  • Medical and dental benefits / FSA
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Commuter Benefit
  • Home office equipment stipend
  • Growth Mindset Stipend of $100 annually for books, exhibitions, etc.
  • Technology reimbursement
  • Wellness benefit
  • Donation Match
  • Mentorship
  • Monthly recognition programs
  • Employee referral bonus
  • New business referral bonus
  • Quarterly Highwire fun events – Thanksgiving is our favorite holiday
  • Dog-friendly work environment
  • Extremely supportive, nurturing environment with many opportunities for learning and growth

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