Chief Creative Officer

Who We Are

We are Thesis. Proudly headquartered in Portland, OR, while serving clients globally for over 20 years. Thesis is a creative agency that drives business success through marketing across technology, strategy, and operations.

THE JOB

Teslis is seeking a visionary Chief Creative Officer to define the future of creativity for our agency, our clients, and the industry. As Chief Creative Officer, you will shape our creative philosophy and elevate our capabilities.

IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL:

• Define Creative Vision & Steward the Thesis Brand
• Foster a culture where bold ideas thrive and creativity becomes a competitive advantage.
• Build a World-Class Creative Organization
• Champion extraordinary ideas from concept through execution while establishing a high bar for quality.
• Create systems that allow world-class craft to exist at both boutique levels and enterprise scale without compromise.
• Shape the Future of Creative
• Drive Client Transformation
• Create an environment where teams think bigger, move faster, and pursue work that shapes culture.
• Empower teams to challenge assumptions and continuously elevate the work.
• Grow the Agency
• Lead Through Others

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:

• 15+ years leading world-class creative organizations within agencies, consultancies, studios, or global brands.
• Proven success building multidisciplinary creative teams across design, writing, motion, production, creative technology, and emerging disciplines.
• Portfolio of transformational work spanning integrated campaigns, brand systems, digital experiences, storytelling, and innovation.
• Demonstrated success leading organizations through growth and transformation.
• Deep understanding of modern marketing, consumer behavior, retail, digital ecosystems, performance marketing, and brand building.
• Exceptional executive presence with experience presenting to C-suite leaders and Fortune 500 organizations.
• Strong understanding of AI, creative technology, workflow automation, and the future of creative organizations.
• Experience leading high-volume creative production while maintaining exceptional quality.
• Track record of recruiting, developing, and retaining outstanding creative talent.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Reasonable accommodations are available to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions of this role.
• Standard office equipment and computer use.
• Extended periods of sitting and keyboard work.
• Occasional lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 25 pounds.
• Hybrid work model with in-office collaboration Tuesday–Thursday and remote work Monday & Friday.
• Travel as needed for clients, production, recruiting, speaking engagements, and industry events.

RELATIONSHIPS:

• Reports to: CEO
• A member of the executive leadership team, you'll partner with the CEO and leadership to evolve Thesis, define what's next, unlock new capabilities, and inspire our people and our craft.
• A trusted executive who influences clients, earns confidence from leadership teams, and elevates partnerships.

VALUES:

• Be Lean, Take Action
• Say What You Mean, Mean What You Say
• Show Up Fully
• Inclusion And Encouragement