Highwire

Vice President, Creative Director

San Francisco, California, United States · Exec

Sponsorship not specified$130k-$195kDetected 40 days ago

Adobe Creative SuiteProject ManagementLeadershipCommunicationMentoringPublic Speaking

About the role

This role sits at the intersection of creative vision, client partnership, and team development, owning the creative direction for high-profile campaigns while helping shape how the agency's creative practice evolves.
They are equally concepting bold ideas in a whiteboard session, presenting to senior client stakeholders, and rolling up their sleeves to ensure flawless delivery.
The salary range for this position is $130,000 to $195,000, with the final offer based on a combination of factors, including education, relevant experience, skills, prior training, internal equity, and local geographic market data.

Define and drive creative strategies that align with client objectives and Highwire's broader agency goals.
Lead the development of innovative, insight-led campaigns across multiple accounts simultaneously.
Partner with Digital Leads, strategy, and communications teams to ensure creative is fully integrated into holistic campaign thinking.
Drive creative workflows and quality assurance processes that allow the team to deliver consistently and efficiently at scale.
Act as the primary creative point of contact for key clients, building trusted partnerships and delivering creative counsel that inspires confidence.
Lead client-facing presentations with clarity, authority, and a compelling creative narrative.
Collaborate with account and strategy teams to identify opportunities for creative innovation within existing client relationships, contributing to organic growth.
Contribute to new business pitches, developing creative concepts and presenting ideas that differentiate Highwire in competitive processes.
Mentor and develop Art Directors and Lead Designers, providing ongoing coaching, feedback, and creative direction that supports their growth.
Partner with agency leadership to identify creative talent needs and support hiring efforts that strengthen the team.

Proficiency across the Adobe Creative Cloud suite and a strong understanding of design principles across digital, social, and web channels.

The salary range for this position is $130,000 to $195,000, with the final offer based on a combination of factors, including education, relevant experience, skills, prior training, internal equity, and local geographic market data.

This listing is sourced directly from Highwire's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.