Creative Studio Director – Digital Advertising Santa Monica, California, United States

Santa Monica, California, United States

Overview

GumGum is a contextual-first, global digital advertising platform that uses advanced AI technology to serve captivating creative ads that drive consumer attention, without the use of personal data. At GumGum, we don’t need to know who you are to deliver relevant and engaging ads that align with your active frame of mind. We believe that a digital advertising industry based on context rather than personal data builds a more equitable and less invasive future for the internet and is better for consumers, publishers and advertisers alike. Our blueprint for the future, The Mindset Matrix, combines the power of context and creative in digital advertising to deliver superior attention and drive consumer action without sacrificing personal data.

To be a part of this next phase of digital advertising that prioritizes data privacy, please visit www.gumgum.com / careers.

The Creative Studio Director – Digital Advertising is a key member of the regional leadership team, responsible for driving client growth and retention through strategic creative leadership. This role serves as the commercial design partner to our Sales and Account Management teams, transforming creative services from a delivery function into a significant revenue and relationship driver. The Creative Studio Director – Digital Advertising will own the commercial success of our creative output in North America, pioneer new ways to deliver value to clients, and lead the studio to achieve new levels of strategic influence and operational excellence.

Note : GumGum fosters a flexible work environment, offering GumGummers the ability to work either in-office or remotely / from home. However, for occasional in-person collaboration, we kindly ask that this position be located within a commutable distance to our office.

What You'll Achieve

• Partner with Sales and Commercial Leads to build and execute a creative strategy that drives account growth, client retention, and upsell opportunities
• Originate and develop proactive, revenue-generating creative proposals for high-value clients, moving beyond reactive campaign execution
• Own the commercial narrative for design; confidently present creative concepts, performance data, and strategic recommendations in client pitches and executive business reviews
• Develop and package new scalable creative offerings and consultative services (e.g., design workshops, A / B testing packages) that can be sold to clients
• Lead, mentor, and develop the regional team of Design Project Managers, evolving their skills from project coordination to strategic client consultation

Strategic Leadership & Operational Excellence

Client Partnership and Creative Vision

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What We Offer

At GumGum, competitive base pay is a part of a total rewards package which also includes benefits, an emphasis on recognition, development, and wellness. The reasonable estimated pay range for this role is from $128,000 to $152,000 annually. The actual amount may be higher or lower. Individual compensation will vary based on factors including, but not limited to, relevant qualifications, work location, and labor market conditions.

The total rewards package offered also includes an employer-matched 401(k) retirement plan. Your recruiter can share more specifics during the hiring process. Learn more about our U.S. benefits & perks package at gumgum.com / benefits

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GumGum is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. At GumGum, we believe in cultivating an environment where our team members can bring their authentic, whole selves to work. Encouraging identity and belonging is one of the many aspects of our culture that makes us stronger as an organization and drives innovation. We are committed to building and delivering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workforce that is representative of the world around us, where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity - and to act swiftly if this value is ever threatened. We are constantly striving to be better, and we continue to take strategic steps to advance representation.

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