VP, Creative Director

Job Description

Golin Chicago is seeking a VP, Creative Director to elevate a key account with innovative, earned-first ideas. This role involves close collaboration with the ECD, shaping projects from initial strategy to execution. Golin has received recognition such as PRWeek’s Best Place to Work and Provoke Media’s Global Agency of the Year.

The VP, Creative will work on real-time activations, social brand storytelling, and visual systems, promoting the brand in Chicago. The ideal candidate is both a player and a coach, capable of transforming insights into successful campaigns. They should thrive in a collaborative environment, mentor junior talent, and possess strong sales skills.

What this role involves:

• Generating culture-breaking ideas across various projects.
• Leading and mentoring cross-disciplinary teams.
• Packaging ideas into compelling presentations.
• Balancing stakeholder inputs and championing creative vision.
• Setting the bar for craft and culture.

Requirements:

• 8–10 years of creative leadership experience.
• A portfolio of social-led, earned-media ideas.
• Strategic skills to distill insights into executable solutions.
• Mastery of presentation creation.
• A collaborative spirit and mentoring abilities.
• Real-time social fluency and awareness of cultural trends.
• Must be Chicago-based.

What Golin offers:

• Hybrid work environment.
• Flexible time off.
• Enhanced family care.
• Health and wellness benefits.
• Monthly stipend for gym or hobbies.