Creative Director, Brand Partnerships Job at Fort West in Portland

Position Type : Full-time Location : Portland, OR (preferred) or West Coast remote

Fort West is a small brand strategy and design agency that helps organizations discover their right to win, own their place in culture, and realize meaningful growth. Our work is multidisciplinary, spanning brand development, marketing communications, digital experiences, and advertising campaigns. Our portfolio includes both B2B and B2C industries, giving us a diverse base and a strong foundation to build upon.

We are seeking an experienced creative leader who wants to help shape our future. With your leadership, we will reimagine and elevate our own brand alongside our client work. Together we will turn our strengths into fresh momentum, building on our reputation for brand development while attracting new marketing and campaign-centered opportunities.

We are looking for a design-focused Creative Director who brings vision, leadership, and an ownership mindset. We want someone who is eager to make their mark by helping transform Fort West into a nationally recognized brand and creative strategy firm. Lead creative direction and execution across brand, marketing, and digital initiatives

Partner with strategy and account leadership to develop concepts that deliver both brand and business impact

Present creative ideas and platforms with expertise and confidence to senior client stakeholders

Mentor and inspire the creative team, unlocking their strengths and raising the standard of excellence

Contribute to agency positioning and new business development to help shape Fort West’s growth story

Ensure all creative work meets the highest standards of quality and delivers measurable results

Proven experience as a Creative Director or in a comparable leadership role at a mid-to-large agency

Deep experience turning brand strategy into distinctive design and marketing outcomes that drive growth

A portfolio that demonstrates success across both B2B and B2C brands

Strong knowledge of digital platforms, content, and emerging marketing practices

Commitment to collaboration, mentorship, and building a culture of creative excellence

100% paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for the employee

~ Access to additional voluntary benefits, including term life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, FSA, and HSA (depending on elected plan)

~$10,000 basic life insurance plan provided to all employees

~ Six weeks of paid time off annually, including three weeks of discretionary PTO, up to ten paid holidays, and the week between December 25 and January 1

~Potential for an equity position in the agency with success and growth.