Director of Creative Services

About the role

FPW Media is a full-service creative team of 40+ professionals with one focus: making the impossible possible for our clients on a daily basis. We work across industries including agriculture and timber, consumer products, healthcare, and professional services. From national campaigns to community initiatives, we build strategies, design visuals, produce films, launch websites, and deliver marketing that drives measurable results.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with executive leadership to define and execute creative strategy aligned with brand and business goals
• Ensure consistency and quality across all creative outputs and marketing channels
• Lead the development of integrated, multi-channel campaigns from concept through delivery
• Maintain awareness of industry trends and drive innovation in creative approach
• Oversee end-to-end execution of complex creative projects across digital, print, and production
• Manage timelines, budgets, resources, and overall project delivery
• Lead project kickoffs, align teams on scope and objectives, and ensure successful execution
• Identify risks, solve production challenges, and drive process improvements for efficiency and scalability
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing, multidisciplinary creative team
• Foster a collaborative environment that balances creativity with accountability and delivery
• Partner with internal teams (marketing, account, product, leadership) to align creative with business objectives
• Facilitate ideation and concept development sessions
• Present creative concepts, updates, and recommendations to clients and internal stakeholders
• Support proposal development, including scope, timelines, and resourcing
• Ensure alignment between creative execution and approved scope, including budget awareness
• Build and manage relationships with external partners, freelancers, and vendors

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in creative leadership roles, including at least 2 years within a creative or integrated marketing agency
• Strong project management experience, with the ability to oversee complex, multi-channel initiatives
• Proven experience managing, mentoring, and developing creative teams
• Solid understanding of marketing strategy, branding, and creative execution across digital and print
• Proficiency with industry-standard design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite) and project management tools
• Experience working directly with clients, including scope management and creative presentations
• Demonstrated ability to translate business goals into effective creative strategies, including budgeting and client management
• Strong presentation and communication skills, with experience presenting creative concepts to stakeholders
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment with flexibility and adaptability

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, Marketing, or closely related field.
• Experience leading, mentoring, and developing creative teams with a focus on growth and performance

Skills/Abilities

• Ability to translate business objectives into creative concepts.
• Ability to lead and develop high-performing creative teams.
• Ability to collaborate, communicate, and prioritize.
• Ability to work under pressure and within tight deadlines.
• Ability to ensure creative quality and brand consistency.
• An innovative and motivational mentality.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive Benefits Package – including 100% employer-paid Health & Vision Insurance.
• 401K Matching – Invest in your future with company contributions.
• Paid Time Off – Enjoy time off for yourself.
• Growth & Professional Development – Work in a dynamic, creative environment with opportunities for advancement.

Pay

$80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance