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We are seeking an experiencedCreative Director to join our Promotions, Loyalty and Messaging team at Merkle. Reporting to the Group Creative Director, you will create digital first data-driven work across messaging channels including email, push, in-app experiences, loyalty-led experiential promotions and gamification while satisfying the branding requirements of our clients across industries.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years of experience in UI design or Copywriting with a proven track record of leading projects, creating innovative and consumer-first experiences, and driving creative excellence. This role is hand on, requires exceptional people management skills and creative direction across copywriting, art direction, motion design and user experience.

You will help our clients navigate the digital messaging landscape through platform knowledge, best practices, and the power of storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Work with the team to produce best-in-class experiences across CRM channels email, SMS, MMS, Push integrated with experiential promotions, gamification and loyalty programs.
• Lead the creation of custom design systems as well as utilize and scale existing client design systems
• Support creative work partnered with Strategy and Analytics teams using all available insights including customer feedback, quantitative data and usability findings
• Work with the cross-functional teams and leaders to ensure user adoption and client satisfaction
• Be a trusted creative voice for your accounts and develop good relationships with your clients
• Demonstrate to clients that you understand their challenges and respond to their creative and strategic requirements
• You'll mentor direct reports and create a supportive culture.
• You'll oversee that creative choices, relate to messaging strategies, elevate the quality of the work, and meet client objectives while achieving our financial objectives.
• You'll be a go-to client-facing voice, nurture client relationships, present and sell creative concepts, and be a liaison between client and creative teams.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience or equivalent experience
• 4+ years' experience in a creative leadership capacity
• Bachelors degree in marketing, advertising, digital design, copywriting or related field
• Experience utilizing a variety of technology platforms and media channels (ESPs such as Salesforce Marketing Cloud and Braze, Creative collaboration software such as Figma)
• Understanding of Experience Design and the role creative plays in achieving its outcomes
• A portfolio with exemplifying excellent compelling ideas, and solid usability
• Digital, interactive and customer experience agency or consultancy experience desired
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to facilitate client meetings and lead presentations
• Strong team leadership and mentoring skills; able to inspire collaboration
• Knowledge Email Service Providers (ESPs i.e. Salesforce Marketing Cloud, Braze) as well as Creative collaboration software such as Figma
• Genuine passion and excitement for consumer engagement and desire to create specific brand outcomes

Additional Information

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $94,000 $52,375 . Placement within the salary range is based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and other factors permitted by law.

Benefits available with this position include:

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance,
• Life insurance,
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance,
• 401k,
• Flexible paid time off,
• At least 15 paid holidays per year,
• P aid sick and safe leave, and
• Paid parental leave.

Dentsu also complies with applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, in accordance with its plans and policies. For further details regarding Dentsu benefits, please visit . #LI-RB1 #LI-Hybrid

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Creative Director, CRM

We are seeking an experiencedCreative Director to join our Promotions, Loyalty and Messaging team at Merkle. Reporting to the Group Creative Director, you will create digital first data-driven work across messaging channels including email, push, in-app experiences, loyalty-led experiential promotions and gamification while satisfying the branding requirements of our clients across industries.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years of experience in UI design or Copywriting with a proven track record of leading projects, creating innovative and consumer-first experiences, and driving creative excellence. This role is hand on, requires exceptional people management skills and creative direction across copywriting, art direction, motion design and user experience.

You will help our clients navigate the digital messaging landscape through platform knowledge, best practices, and the power of storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Work with the team to produce best-in-class experiences across CRM channels email, SMS, MMS, Push integrated with experiential promotions, gamification and loyalty programs.
• Lead the creation of custom design systems as well as utilize and scale existing client design systems
• Support creative work partnered with Strategy and Analytics teams using all available insights including customer feedback, quantitative data and usability findings
• Work with the cross-functional teams and leaders to ensure user adoption and client satisfaction
• Be a trusted creative voice for your accounts and develop good relationships with your clients
• Demonstrate to clients that you understand their challenges and respond to their creative and strategic requirements
• You'll mentor direct reports and create a supportive culture.
• You'll oversee that creative choices, relate to messaging strategies, elevate the quality of the work, and meet client objectives while achieving our financial objectives.
• You'll be a go-to client-facing voice, nurture client relationships, present and sell creative concepts, and be a liaison between client and creative teams.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience or equivalent experience
• 4+ years' experience in a creative leadership capacity
• Bachelors degree in marketing, advertising, digital design, copywriting or related field
• Experience utilizing a variety of technology platforms and media channels (ESPs such as Salesforce Marketing Cloud and Braze, Creative collaboration software such as Figma)
• Understanding of Experience Design and the role creative plays in achieving its outcomes
• A portfolio with exemplifying excellent compelling ideas, and solid usability
• Digital, interactive and customer experience agency or consultancy experience desired
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to facilitate client meetings and lead presentations
• Strong team leadership and mentoring skills; able to inspire collaboration
• Knowledge Email Service Providers (ESPs i.e. Salesforce Marketing Cloud, Braze) as well as Creative collaboration software such as Figma
• Genuine passion and excitement for consumer engagement and desire to create specific brand outcomes

Additional Information

The anticipated base salary range for this position is 94,000 152,375 . Placement within the salary range is based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and other factors permitted by law.

Benefits available with this position include:

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance,
• Life insurance,
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance,
• 401k,
• Flexible paid time off,
• At least 15 paid holidays per year,
• P aid sick and safe leave, and
• Paid parental leave.

Dentsu also complies with applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, in accordance with its plans and policies. For further details regarding Dentsu benefits, please visit . #LI-RB1 #LI-Hybrid

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Creative DirectorEverspring is a leading provider of education technology and service solutions. Our advanced technology, proven marketing approach, research-based instructional design services, and robust faculty support deliver outstanding outcomes for our university partners, powering their success online.Position Overview:We are looking for a bold, visionary Creative Director to bring fresh energy, inspiration, and transformative leadership to Everspring's creative team. This is an exciting opportunity to elevate a strong in-house function into an agile, high-impact force within the organization. You'll lead the creation of dynamic, compelling content that drives student engagement and supports the growth of our university partners' online programs. From digital and video to social, paid media, and website design, you'll oversee a diverse range of initiatives and ensure they align with performance goals and brand vision.This role is perfect for a creative leader who thrives on innovation and is excited to shape not only what we make, but how we make it. You'll have the freedom to introduce fresh thinking and best practices, while mentoring a talented team and pushing creative boundaries. You'll also travel (up to 20%) to meet with clients and university partners, presenting strategies and building strong, collaborative relationships.Reporting directly to the VP of Marketing, the Creative Director is a high-visibility role with the opportunity to influence both creative execution and broader marketing strategy. This position is based in Chicago and offers a flexible hybrid work environment, with 2-3 days in-office per week. It's a great fit for someone who values creative collaboration, strategic impact, and the chance to help shape the future of a mission-driven organization.Key Responsibilities:Creative Leadership:Develop innovative content marketing assets that leverage consumer insights to drive university brand engagement.Oversee creative campaigns across digital, social, UX, video, and other platforms to ensure alignment with brand voice and goals.Act as a creative visionary and ensure all creative execution ties to measurable business results.Present creative concepts to clients and university partners in a professional and collaborative manner.Team Optimization:Lead and mentor an in-house creative team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence.Define the team's core capabilities and manage workflows to integrate outsourced resources and automation tools-including AI-driven solutions-for tactical and scalable work.Streamline processes to enhance team efficiency and collaboration.Outsourcing Management:Build and manage a network of external vendors, freelancers, and agencies to supplement the in-house team's capabilities.Implement cost-effective outsourcing strategies while ensuring consistency and quality across all outputs.Maintain high standards in creative deliverables produced by both in-house and external teams.Ensuring all creative assets undergo legal review and comply with regulatory requirements.Operational Excellence:Manage project timelines, budgets, and deliverables, ensuring timely and cost-efficient execution.Oversee the implementation of tools and processes to enhance collaboration between in-house and external teams.Oversee the implementation of tools and processes-including AI-powered platforms-to enhance collaboration, streamline execution, and scale output.Partner with cross-functional teams to integrate creative assets into broader marketing initiatives effectively.Performance Measurement:Establish and monitor KPIs to evaluate the impact of creative efforts and outsourcing ROI.Provide regular performance updates to the VP of Marketing, with actionable recommendations for improvement.Qualifications:Experience: 8+ years in creative leadership roles, with a proven track record of managing hybrid teams in a creative agency environmentTeam Management: Demonstrated ability to lead small in-house teams while effectively managing large-scale outsourced resources.Creative Excellence: Proven success in delivering innovative campaigns with measurable results.Outsourcing Expertise: Significant experience in building and managing external resource networks, ensuring quality and cost-efficiency.Operational Skills: Strong background in process optimization, budget management, and performance tracking.Education: Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Fine Arts, or a related field (Master's preferred).Portfolio: Please include a portfolio of work that demonstrates your range of experience across digital, video, social, and web creative direction. We especially encourage examples that showcase how you've incorporated AI tools or workflows into your creative process.About Everspring Everspring is a leading provider of education technology and service solutions. Our advanced technology, proven marketing approach, research-based instructional design services, and robust faculty support deliver outstanding outcomes for our university partners, powering their success online. Everspring offers a range of full-service turnkey solutions, as well as standalone single service offerings, and innovative self-service products that enable universities to establish and maintain themselves as leaders in the digital delivery of education. Based in Chicago, Everspring serves a growing number of colleges and universities. Built In Chicago has named us one of the "Best Places to Work" in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2025. We were also certified as a Great Place To Work® in 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. Compensation offered at Everspring will be determined by factors such as location, level, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.Position Location: Illinois. The base salary hiring range for this position is: $95,000 to $140,000. We offer benefits that include hybrid work arrangement, paid parental leave, medical, dental and vision insurance, FSA, HSA, employer-paid short-term and optional long-term disability, 401k with an employer match vested immediately, a generous PTO plan that accrues with tenure, professional development, tuition reimbursement program, discounted onsite gym, optional pet insurance and more!EEO Note: Everspring is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Everspring makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

KEY INFORMATION Title: Creative Director Experience level: 10+ years Salary: $150,000 - $220,000 Work structure: Hybrid (1-2 days in office) Contract Type: Full-time Languages: English Sponsorship: Not accepted Portfolios & CV's: An exceptional portfolio showcasing leadership in award-winning campaigns, innovative brand launches, and comprehensive creative strategies that have significantly impacted business growth. We want to see your vision, strategic impact, and ability to inspire and lead large creative teams.Creative DirectorAre you a visionary leader with a proven track record of inspiring creative excellence? We are seeking a highly experienced Creative Director to lead our entire in-house creative department for a major toy and entertainment company. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to shape the creative vision across a global portfolio of beloved brands, driving innovative campaigns that captivate audiences worldwide. This position is intensely creative, requiring a blend of strategic foresight, artistic mastery, and strong leadership to guide our brand storytelling.Overall Summary: The Creative Director will be the ultimate creative authority, responsible for setting the overall creative vision, strategy, and standards for all marketing, advertising, and brand-related initiatives. You will lead, mentor, and inspire a diverse team of Art Directors, Graphic Designers, Copywriters, and Content Creators. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include conceptualizing and approving high-level creative strategies, ensuring brand consistency across all platforms, overseeing major campaign development from inception to launch, managing external creative partnerships, and presenting creative work to executive stakeholders. This role has significant management responsibilities, including hiring, performance reviews, and fostering a collaborative creative environment.What skills are an essential must have? Extensive experience in a Creative Director or similar senior leadership role, exceptional strategic and conceptual thinking, proven ability to lead and develop large creative teams, masterful command of design and advertising principles, and a strong understanding of consumer trends and market dynamics.Background of Company: Our company is a global leader in the toy and entertainment industry, renowned for its innovative products, captivating storytelling, and iconic franchises that bring joy to generations. We operate on a vast international scale, with a creative department comprising over 50 talented professionals across various disciplines. Our company culture is built on imagination, collaboration, and a dedication to crafting immersive experiences. We are committed to responsible play and inspiring creativity in children and adults alike. Our ethos is to create magical moments and lasting memories through imaginative and engaging products.Perks/Benefits of the Company:An exceptionally competitive salary, substantial performance-based bonuses, and attractive long-term incentives.Premier health, dental, and vision insurance, encompassing robust wellness programs and mental health support.Extensive professional development opportunities, including executive leadership training and industry-leading workshops.Flexible hybrid work model, fostering a dynamic and collaborative environment.Generous paid time off, including sabbaticals, and exclusive access to company products and experiences.

Golin Chicago is looking for a VP, Creative to supercharge a marquee account with earned-first ideas that break culture. In this role, you'll be the hands-on, Chicago-based partner to our ECD, shaping the work from the first strategic spark through launch and lift-off.

Golin has been on a winning streak of recognition: PRWeek's Best Place to Work, Provoke Media's Global Agency of the Year, PRWeek's Large Agency of the year and winning two Grand Prix at Cannes.

Riding the wave of recognition and award-winning work, the VP, Creative has an incredible opportunity to toggle between real-time activations, social-led brand storytelling, passion projects, and the occasional logo or visual system that helps promote and protect the brand in Chicago and keep Golin on top.

It's an exciting time for the agency to continue to deliver impactful earned work that builds brands and reputations, and we know other brands can benefit from the award-winning work we create.

Our ideal candidate is equal parts player and coach: the kind of thinker who can see a trending moment then guide it to a full launch campaign. You see a single insight, craft the sharp "what-if," and transform it into a deck clients buy on the spot.

What really sets you apart? You thrive inside the swirl of multiple stakeholder voices, you're a mentor who elevates junior talent, all while keeping your own creative muscles flexed. You know how to sell-calibrating "safe but smart" through "wild and audacious" concepts-and you relish the moment a headline drops.

What you'll do:

• Generate and shepherd earned-first, culture-breaking ideas across assignment briefs, real-time social moments, design craft, and proactive passion projects.

• Lead and mentor cross-disciplinary teams-pushing insight, storytelling, and design craft while acting as the senior creative voice in Chicago.

• Package ideas into full-bleed, minimal-copy decks that clients can't resist; present, defend, and refine them with confidence.

• Balance multiple stakeholder inputs, championing a clear creative POV while keeping collaboration friction-free.

• Set the bar for craft and culture, fuel ongoing trend-spotting, and model a "builder" mindset for the team.

• 8 -10 years of creative leadership with a portfolio of social-led, earned-media ideas that grabbed headlines or trophies.

• Strategic chops to interrogate insights, distill the "one thing," and turn it into big yet executable solutions.

• Deckcraft mastery: full-bleed visuals, concise copy, and storytelling that makes complex ideas feel effortless.

• A collaborator's spirit and an "adult-in-the-room" presence-able to mentor, push back, and keep teams aligned.

• Real-time social fluency and a pulse on cultural trends; data-curious enough to speak ROI when needed.

• Chicago-based (hybrid; 3-days in the office), ready to jump on opportunities within hours-not days-and hungry to make both the agency and yourself famous.

GolinChicago is looking for a VP, Creative to supercharge a marquee account with earned-first ideas that break culture. In this role, you'll be the hands-on, Chicago-based partner to our ECD, shaping the work from the first strategic spark through launch and liftoff.

Golin has been on a winning streak of recognition: PRWeek's Best Place to Work, Provoke Media's Global Agency of the Year, PRWeek's Large Agency of the Year, and winning two Grand Prix at Cannes.

Riding this wave of recognition and award-winning work, the VP, Creative has an incredible opportunity to toggle between real-time activations, social-led brand storytelling, passion projects, and the occasional logo or visual system that helps promote and protect the brand in Chicago and keep Golin on top.

It's an exciting time for the agency to continue delivering impactful earned work that builds brands and reputations, benefiting other brands through our award-winning creations.

Our ideal candidate is both a player and a coach: a thinker who can spot trending moments and guide them into full launch campaigns. You see a single insight, craft the sharp "what-if," and turn it into a deck clients buy on the spot.

What really sets you apart? You thrive amidst multiple stakeholder voices, mentor junior talent, and keep your creative muscles active. You know how to sellcalibrating "safe but smart" to "wild and audacious" conceptsand you relish the moment a headline drops.

What you'll do:

1. Generate and shepherd earned-first, culture-breaking ideas across briefs, real-time social moments, design craft, and passion projects.
2. Lead and mentor cross-disciplinary teamspushing insight, storytelling, and design craft while acting as the senior creative voice in Chicago.
3. Package ideas into full-bleed, minimal-copy decks that clients can't resist; present, defend, and refine them confidently.
4. Balance multiple stakeholder inputs, championing a clear creative POV while maintaining smooth collaboration.
5. Set the bar for craft and culture, fuel trendspotting, and model a "builder" mindset for the team.

What you have:

1. 8-10 years of creative leadership with a portfolio of social-led, earned-media ideas that have garnered headlines or trophies.
2. Strategic skills to interrogate insights, distill the "one thing," and translate it into big, executable solutions.
3. Mastery in deckcraft: visuals, concise copy, storytelling that makes complex ideas effortless.
4. A collaborative spirit and an "adult in the room" presenceable to mentor, push back, and keep teams aligned.
5. Realtime social fluency and cultural trend awareness; data-curious enough to speak ROI when needed.
6. Chicago-based (hybrid; 3 days in-office), ready to act quickly and eager to elevate both the agency and your career.

Please note: This is a hybrid role in Chicago, IL. You will collaborate in person three days a week and have flexibility for remote work.

About Golin:

Golin is a global public relations agency helping companies create meaningful change. We discover human truths, create bravely, and collaborate inclusively. With 1700+ employees across 50+ offices, we offer comprehensive solutions for multi-market, regional, and global communications.

We value diversity and inclusion, striving for an inclusive, equitable culture. Our expertise spans brand-building, digital content, corporate reputation, healthcare advocacy, and measurement. We align earned-first, data-driven creative with the customer journey through our collaborative team model.

We are committed to going all infor our people, with comprehensive benefits and a culture of happiness and excellence.

Salary range: $120,000 - $219,000. Actual compensation depends on skills, experience, and market factors.

All employment offers are made by authorized Golin representatives. We do not require sensitive info during the application process.

We provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.

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Please note that we will never request payment or bank account information at any stage of the recruitment process. As we continue to grow our teams, we urge you to be cautious of fraudulent job postings or recruitment activities that misuse our company name and information. Please protect your personal information during any recruitment process. While Monks may contact potential candidates via LinkedIn, all applications must be submitted through our official website (monks.com/careers).About the RoleThis is a role for a visual leader whose primary tool is design but whose canvas is the entire digital ecosystem. As an Associate Creative Director (ACD) at Monks, you are a key creative leader, acting as the bridge between high-level strategy and flawless execution. You are a "player-coach"-a master of your craft who can create stunning visuals while also guiding and inspiring a team to do the same.You'll partner with copywriters, strategists, and prompt engineers to shape the visual world for campaigns that are natively AI. You understand that a great concept today requires a deep understanding of both human insight and machine capability. This pivotal position requires you to be both a hands-on creator and a sharp supervisor, steering the team toward excellence while building the visual case that sells our most ambitious ideas.Responsibilities:Lead Concept and Visual Development: Drive the creation of innovative visual concepts for marketing campaigns. You will be instrumental in defining the look, feel, and overall aesthetic, ensuring it is smart, impactful, and aligned with our clients' advanced technological focus.Partner with Copy and Tech: Collaborate deeply with copywriters and other creative partners, providing sharp, constructive feedback to create unified solutions. You will ensure the visuals, copy, and underlying technology work as one cohesive idea.Mentor and Guide: Mentor junior designers and art directors, providing clear feedback that elevates their work. You will teach them the craft of design and the art of collaborating with intelligent tools.Drive Creative Excellence: Uphold the highest standards of creative excellence from ideation to production. You will be the authority on visual quality, present work confidently to clients, and ensure the final work is innovative and award-worthy.Master New Workflows: Embrace and help pioneer new creative processes that integrate AI. This includes guiding teams on everything from prompt crafting for image and video generation to leveraging AI for mood boarding and concept art.About YouThe essentials:You have 5-7+ years of professional experience in art direction or design at a top-tier agency or tech company.Your portfolio showcases a proven track record of excellent, conceptually driven work with an impeccable eye for craft. It demonstrates a deep understanding of brand systems across multiple formats (digital, video, social, etc.) and a tangible curiosity for technology.You have hands-on experience with generative AI platforms. You are fluent in visual generators (e.g., Midjourney, Stable Diffusion, DALL-E, Runway, Gemini, Veo2) and understand the potential of Large Language Models (LLMs) in the creative process.You are an exceptional designer and a confident presenter, able to build strong client relationships and lead conversations about visual strategy and execution.You are a low-ego, constructive, and resilient collaborator. You thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and can manage projects efficiently to minimize friction and maximize productivity.You have experience building and implementing brand identity systems. Experience in the tech industries is highly desired.You are an expert in industry-standard tools like Figma and the full Adobe Creative Suite.Thrive under pressure, adapting to changing priorities and consistently meeting tight deadlines.Possess a strong creative background with an inherent understanding of digital, thinking beyond traditional ad formats and budgets.Excellent problem-solving skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a proactive approach to delivering high-quality work.Your Working Style:Passionate about AI.Exceptionally detail-oriented and organized, with an unwavering commitment to grammatical precision.Self-motivated, resilient, and adaptable, thriving in fast-paced, dynamic environments.Adept at handling quick turnarounds as part of a dedicated, collaborative team.Constructive, solution-oriented, and client-centric, balancing a strong work ethic with a positive, humble approach, eager to learn from both clients and teammates.Manage projects efficiently, minimizing friction and maximizing productivity.Collaborate effectively, finding compromises without sacrificing brand voice or integrity.Open to feedback, providing clear rationale and alternative solutions while seamlessly transitioning between projects and brands.Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively.Driven to become a subject matter expert, crafting relatable and engaging product-focused copy.Stay ahead of the curve, informed about emerging creative trends, cultures, and technologies.Committed to upholding equity, inclusion, and accessibility in all aspects of the role.Working Conditions:The role may involve long hours and tight deadlines, requiring flexibility and a commitment to maintaining high standards under pressure. Collaboration with teams across different locations and time zones is frequently necessary.#LI-hybrid #LI-MJ1What We OfferBenefitsExcellent, full coverage medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer-paid HRAGenerous PTO and 15 company-wide holidays401k with company contributionPaid parental leaveWork-life balance with an emphasis on personal well-beingCareer growth in a disruptor space & entrepreneurial opportunities within the Monks network A globally diverse & inclusive culture with employee resource groups such as S4 Melanin, Pride.Monks, Cultura.Monks, and more!Authentic commitment to DEI efforts and sustainable growth. (Why Sir Martin Sorrell signed The Climate Pledge here!)Monks has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what Monks may pay for the position at the time of posting. Monks may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on job-related factors, but not based on a candidate's sex or any other protected status.Salary Range$110,000-$120,000 USDAbout MonksMonks is the global, purely digital, unitary operating brand of S4Capital plc. With a legacy of innovation and specialized expertise, Monks combines an extraordinary range of global marketing and technology services to accelerate business possibilities and redefine how brands and businesses interact with the world. Its integration of systems and workflows delivers unfettered content production, scaled experiences, enterprise-grade technology and data science fueled by AI-managed by the industry's best and most diverse digital talent-to help the world's trailblazing companies outmaneuver and outpace their competition.Monks was named a Contender in The Forrester Wave™: Global Marketing Services. It has remained a constant presence on Adweek's Fastest Growing lists (2019-23), ranks among Cannes Lions' Top 10 Creative Companies (2022-23) and is the only partner to have been placed in AdExchanger's Programmatic Power Players list every year (2020-24). In addition to being named Adweek's first AI Agency of the Year (2023), Monks has been recognized by Business Intelligence in its 2024 Excellence in Artificial Intelligence Awards program in three categories: the Individual category, Organizational Winner in AI Strategic Planning and AI Product for its service Monks.Flow. Monks has also garnered the title of Webby Production Company of the Year (2021-24), won a record number of FWAs and has earned a spot on Newsweek's Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplaces 2023.We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to building a respectful and empowering work environment for all people to freely express themselves amongst colleagues who embrace diversity in all respects. Including fresh voices and unique points of view in all aspects of our business not only creates an environment where we can all grow and thrive but also increases our potential to produce work that better represents-and resonates with-the world around us.

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Golin Chicago is looking for a VP, Creative to supercharge a marquee account with earned-first ideas that break culture. In this role, you'll be the hands-on, Chicago-based partner to our ECD, shaping the work from the first strategic spark through launch and lift-off. Golin has been on a winning streak of recognition: PRWeek's Best Place to Work, Provoke Media's Global Agency of the Year, PRWeek's Large Agency of the year and winning two Grand Prix at Cannes. Riding the wave of recognition and award-winning work, the VP, Creative has an incredible opportunity to toggle between real-time activations, social-led brand storytelling, passion projects, and the occasional logo or visual system that helps promote and protect the brand in Chicago and keep Golin on top. It's an exciting time for the agency to continue to deliver impactful earned work that builds brands and reputations, and we know other brands can benefit from the award-winning work we create. Our ideal candidate is equal parts player and coach: the kind of thinker who can see a trending moment then guide it to a full launch campaign. You see a single insight, craft the sharp "what-if," and transform it into a deck clients buy on the spot. What really sets you apart? You thrive inside the swirl of multiple stakeholder voices, you're a mentor who elevates junior talent, all while keeping your own creative muscles flexed. You know how to sell-calibrating "safe but smart" through "wild and audacious" concepts-and you relish the moment a headline drops. What you'll do: Generate and shepherd earned-first, culture-breaking ideas across assignment briefs, real-time social moments, design craft, and proactive passion projects. Lead and mentor cross-disciplinary teams-pushing insight, storytelling, and design craft while acting as the senior creative voice in Chicago. Package ideas into full-bleed, minimal-copy decks that clients can't resist; present, defend, and refine them with confidence. Balance multiple stakeholder inputs, championing a clear creative POV while keeping collaboration friction-free. Set the bar for craft and culture, fuel ongoing trend-spotting, and model a "builder" mindset for the team. What you have: 8 -10 years of creative leadership with a portfolio of social-led, earned-media ideas that grabbed headlines or trophies. Strategic chops to interrogate insights, distill the "one thing," and turn it into big yet executable solutions. Deckcraft mastery: full-bleed visuals, concise copy, and storytelling that makes complex ideas feel effortless. A collaborator's spirit and an "adult-in-the-room" presence-able to mentor, push back, and keep teams aligned. Real-time social fluency and a pulse on cultural trends; data-curious enough to speak ROI when needed. Chicago-based (hybrid; 3-days in the office), ready to jump on opportunities within hours-not days-and hungry to make both the agency and yourself famous. About Golin: Golin is a global, award-winning public relations agency that helps the company create change that matters. Together, we discover powerful human truths that bind us, create with bravery, and collaborate inclusively and obsessively. Golin's 1700 global employees operate across 50+ offices worldwide, allowing us to provide our clients with comprehensive solutions for multi-market, regional and global communications programs. Every agency is talking about AI. At Golin, we are using AI to rewrite the rules of PR. We're even promising to become the first fully AI-integrated agency by 2026. We are committed to upskilling our workforce, democratizing access to tools, and integrating AI into our daily work to maximize the value we deliver to our clients. We're especially committed to going all in for our people. We challenge our employees to be courageously happy and have empowered them to do so by offering our LifeTime benefits program. LifeTime offers flexible time off, enhanced family care, generous health and wellness benefits, workplace hybrid flexibility, and a monthly LifeTime stipend for the gym or hobbies. Our expertise ranges from brand-building and cutting-edge digital content to corporate reputation, healthcare advocacy and measurement. Golin aligns earned-first, data-driven creative with the customer journey through our collaborative G4 Model to deliver maximum impact for clients. Our roster includes many of the largest CPG, retail, food, healthcare, technology and consumer service companies in the world. Please note: This is a hybrid role located in Chicago, IL. You will have an opportunity to collaborate in-person two to three days a week at our Chicago office while maintaining flexibility for remote work. Salary range: $120,000 - $219,000. 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