Bryson Gillette

Creative Director - Video (L.A. or D.C.) - Full-time, Freelance, or Contractor

Los Angeles, CA · Director · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$90k-$125kDetected 22 days ago

Data VisualizationMotion DesignMeta AdsStrategic CommunicationsGoogle AnalyticsCommunicationAdaptability

About the role

Come work with us and you'll learn a lot, make an impact, and have fun doing it.

Strategic Oversight & Systemization Lead end-to-end creative development across formats - from longer-form storytelling to short-form "cut downs" (social, Reels, TikToks, YouTube Shorts).
Bridge strategy and production: translate campaign goals into creative briefs, provide clear direction to editors and motion designers, and ensure every asset supports broader campaign objectives.
Manage external creative partners - from production crews to freelance editors - ensuring quality, efficiency, and alignment with client goals.
Collaborate closely with paid media strategists to align creative direction with targeting, budget, and performance goals.
Design and evaluate A/B and multivariate creative tests.
Partner with clients and internal teams to connect creative performance to campaign objectives and ROI.
Build or maintain performance dashboards to track creative outcomes and report learnings across clients.
Deep understanding of social and paid media performance metrics - and the ability to interpret results and optimize creative accordingly.
translate campaign goals into creative briefs, provide clear direction to editors and motion designers, and ensure every asset supports broader campaign objectives.

You are a smart, kind, friendly individual who works hard and well with others.
You are an exceptional communicator who produces excellent, strategic, and creative work, while also bringing a lot of heart to everything you do.
Who You Are You are a smart, kind, friendly individual who works hard and well with others.
A collaborative mindset and strong communication skills - you can translate creative ideas into strategy and strategy into visuals.
it is not an indication that you are capped at that range once you're in the position.

adjust scripts, visuals, and copy based on audience engagement, retention, and conversion trends.
Stay fluent in analytics and ad platform tools and emerging creative optimization technologies.
Experience designing and analyzing creative tests (A/B or multivariate) and iterating based on data.
Familiarity with analytics and visualization tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Meta Ads Manager, TikTok Creative Center, Looker, Tableau).
Curiosity, adaptability, and an instinct for spotting cultural and digital trends before they go mainstream.
Excellent written and oral communication skills

Experience working on issues related to diversity, equity and inclusion, and/or social or racial justice advocacy Client relationship experience Good sense of humor Compensation & Benefits: The salary range for this position is an annual salary of $90 - 125k.
The salary range for this position is an annual salary of $90 - 125k.

Bryson provides insurance coverage for employees and their dependents, which includes a PPO health plan, dental, and vision coverage.
Bring a creative vision to new business proposals, helping to envision, design and sell overarching campaign concepts to prospective clients.
Experience working on issues related to diversity, equity and inclusion, and/or social or racial justice advocacy
401(k) Plan w/ Employer Match Flexible Time-Off policy with no vacation caps, after 90 day period

Bryson Gillette is a Los Angeles, California and Washington, D.C.-based, minority-owned, intentionally diverse communications firm.
With expertise in strategic communications, media relations, crisis communications, and political consulting, we develop tailored strategies to help clients tackle their most pressing communications needs.
We are a mission-driven organization that partners with companies, candidates, and individuals fighting to make the world more just, safe, healthy, and prosperous for all.
We are also a fun, smart, collaborative group who care about the world around us and seek to make positive change at home and across the country.
We are experts without egos and creative without control issues.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
We value a diverse workforce.
We encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, and/or veteran status.

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