Golden Wolf

Creative Director - NYC

Golden Wolf

Posted April 11 / New York / Full time / Hybrid

Golden Wolf is looking for an innovative Creative Director to elevate our artistic vision, inspire our creative team, and continue building on our legacy. 

Based in our New York studio, you'll collaborate closely with our global leadership to pitch and produce standout projects across commercials, broadcast, digital content, and original IP.

This role blends creativity, strategic thinking, and leadership, expect to dive into a diverse mix of client-driven work and Golden Wolf’s own creative projects. 

You’ll shape the creative culture, lead dynamic teams, and proudly represent Golden Wolf across the US.

Whether you are an Art Director who is ready to take the leap or a seasoned CD ready to try new things, we want to hear from you! 

Hours: 9AM-6PM, Monday–Friday

Location: Hybrid (Remote & In-Studio at Golden Wolf, NYC)

Benefits:

Golden Wolf offers a competitive benefits package with compensation tailored to your experience.

Responsibilities:

Creative:

  • Guide and inspire the broader creative team, ensuring every project aligns with Golden Wolf’s standards from kickoff to final delivery.
  • Lead pitches, develop fresh creative concepts, and push the studio’s offerings into exciting new territories.
  • Strengthen and maintain client relationships, clearly communicating creative visions and swiftly addressing any creative challenges.
  • Ensure all work meets or exceeds client briefs, consistently reinforcing the visual style, messaging, and brand positioning of Golden Wolf.
  • Champion and expand the Golden Wolf brand creatively.

Production & New Business:

  • Collaborate closely with the Executive Producer to shape the studio’s strategy and set ambitious creative goals.
  • Drive the creative direction in new business development, from briefing calls to pitch presentations, shaping innovative approaches to win exciting projects.
  • Proactively spot opportunities for new business, cultivate client relationships and explore new styles and approaches to stay ahead creatively.
  • Keep the creative engine running smoothly, ensuring deadlines are met, pipelines are managed, and every piece of work leaving the studio meets our top-tier quality standards.

Management:

  • Act as the face of Golden Wolf at industry events, including creative talks, networking, awards, and recruiting engagements.
  • Evaluate incoming talent portfolios, spot rising stars, and nurture new creative voices.
  • Mentor and manage creative staff, including freelancers, offering support, direction, and development to elevate the team. Participate in annual performance reviews and foster a vibrant, growth-focused environment.
  • Occasional travel (5-10%), both domestically and internationally.
  • If you're ready to step up, make waves, and create incredible work alongside a passionate, forward-thinking team, then send us a message.