Creative Director, Copy Los Angeles, CA; New York, NY

Back to jobs Creative Director, Copy Los Angeles, CA; New York, NY WE HAVE CREATED A WORLD WHERE ART AND SCIENCE ARE BEST FRIENDS Known is a modern marketing company engineered for the unprecedented opportunities and challenges facing marketers today. We are about 200+ people strong, pairing PhD data scientists with award-winning creatives, strategists, engineers, and expert research teams to produce some of the most innovative and cutting-edge creative work in culture. We believe that when creative truly collaborates with science, strategy, and technology, amazing things can happen. That belief has earned Known top industry recognition, including being named 2025 ADWEEK Midsize Agency of the Year. Furthermore, Ad Age touted that “Known may be the ultimate example of a full-service agency,” and honored us with top ten status on The Agency A-List for 2024 & 2025, and as Ad Age’s Data & Insights Agency of the year for a record third year in a row. Without our incredible partnerships with our clients, spanning across the leading brands in finance, technology, entertainment, media, CPG, real estate, and many other categories, honors like this could not be possible, and also have helped us earn additional awards and recognitions over the years like: Emmys, Clios, Effies, Cannes Lions Awards, ProMax Agency of the Year, Fast Company’s World Changing Ideas, Digiday’s 2025 Best AI Platform and Digiday’s Most Innovative Media Agency, to name a few. We couldn’t create this award-winning work without seeking out and hiring the best talent. What does it mean to be a Knowner? We are curious innovators, knowledge-hunters who are constantly challenging ourselves to do better and be better for our clients, for our team and for our world at large. Our offices around the U.S. are open and while most of our people work in a hybrid setting, we are a distributed workforce with a number of Knowners working remotely. But Enough About Us, Let's Talk About You Known is looking for a Creative Director with a Copy focus to join the Studios, leading and developing big idea-driven creative for clients across industries. The role demands great strategic thinking, flawless execution, bold innovation, passion, and optimism. The Creative Director, Copy will also oversee the development and execution of brand creative inclusive of TV, social, digital, OOH, and experience marketing. This position knows how to tell stories through words on any platform. Our ideal candidate will be a leader for their teams, clients and the agency. They are an innovative, collaborative and hands-on leader who has experience developing and executing highly impactful creative approaches for clients across industries. They also excel at building strong cross-functional relationships in fast paced organization. Healthcare & Lifestyle/Wellness experience, amongst a diverse client/industry portfolio, is preferred. Note: This is a temp-to-perm position with a 2-3 month introductory period prior to conversion to a full-time role with benefits. What You’ll Do Lead concept development for/copywriting execution of brand and 360 product marketing campaigns across TV, digital, social and printActively oversee and lead a team of best-in-class creatives at all levels—mentoring them and developing their skillsRoll up your sleeves and get into the programs/mocks/decks when needed, while also knowing when to lead and when to helpBe both a leader for the team and a thought leader to stakeholders and collaborators from a brand and messaging standpointDevelop a deep understanding of consumer target’s mindsets, attitudes, & behaviors to inform strong empathetic and strategic executions.Manage the creative process from concept to executionTranslate marketing objectives into clear creative strategies and outputsEnsure visual communication and brand standards are metOversee deliverables as well as adhere to timelines and creative budgetsRepresent creative output throughout the wider org, presenting to key stakeholders and communicating with internal teams and agenciesManage multiple projects, with the ability to switch from one to the other seamlessly while staying on deadline and within budgetReview and approve the work of all direct reports before seeking the approval of the Group Creative Director / President, Studios for dissemination to other departments or clientsProvide regular performance feedback to direct reports, including crafting and delivering performance reviewsPartner with the Creative Operations team on resourcing and scheduling staff to drive success across projectsWork closely with Client, Strategy, and Media team members to ensure that our briefs can spark groundbreaking creative—and that the creative is grounded in consumer insights, and business goals What You Have Done/Who You Are You have a portfolio featuring a wide range of creative campaigns, a diversity of creative ideas and approaches to solving problems with a focus on articulating strategic, breakthrough ideas across a myriad of channelsYou possess a strong aptitude for copywriting and storytelling across advertising mediumsYou maintain a solid understanding of how creativity can achieve business objectives while still meeting and encouraging brand standards for aesthetic and communication qualityYou have strong analytical ability and clear and effective written, verbal, and visual communication skillsYou regularly display optimism and excitement for your work, a love for the next big challenge, and a passion for business impactYou are a positive, motivating leader, able to manage and nurture an emerging team of talented creativesYou can collaborate with team members at all levels to ensure projects are effective and meet brand guidelines, compliance and overall project goals.You have an understanding of all aspects of brand marketing creative, including brand development, TV, social, digital, advertising, OOH, retail/POS, media and environmental/experiential designYou have experience and skill to drive the development of new business and client review decks and various communication vehiclesYou demonstrate a creative and strategy-driven POV in developing best-in-class integrated marketing campaigns and programsYou are adept at multitasking while coordinating multiple projects and resources, delivering under tight timelines and adapting quickly to changeYou have a proven ability to quickly identify problems and solve them YOUR BACKGROUND INCLUDES 8-10+ years of creative advertising experience developing content and campaignsUndergraduate degree in one or more of the following fields: Communications, Advertising, Branding, Marketing, or a related field SOME OF OUR PERKS Unlimited paid time off401k with company matching and no vesting periodGenerous medical planDiscretionary bonuses pending company performancePaid parental leaveCompany-wide events and retreats ONE LAST THING TO ASK YOURSELF All this might sound great, but you’re probably still wondering, “Would I be a good fit for Known?” or “Would Known be a good fit for me?” Our culture is propped up by four values that we aspire to every day: We are one team. We see the good. We never stop learning. There’s always a better way. At Known we are setting out to build something more than just a company. We are building a legacy filled with exceptionally talented people with a kaleidoscope of backgrounds, experiences, and origin stories who feel encouraged and empowered to bring their whole selves to work, and to partner with us in molding and shaping our culture through our values. Known is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or qualified job applicants on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or locally protected class. The base salary for this position is $150K-$165K. This range is posted in compliance with state and municipal Pay Transparency laws. In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible to receive additional Known benefits. 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