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Umusic

Director, Catalog Creative

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

How We LEAD The Director, Catalog Visual Creative will spearhead the creative direction, evolution ... Approve vendor bids, negotiate contracts, and supervise multi-market deliveries. Operational ...

RIVIDIUM

Creative Director / Art Director

Alexandria, VA · Hybrid

$129K - $135K/yr

This position is contingent upon contract award. Key Responsibilities * Lead visual direction and ... creative development for mission-focused campaigns and digital products. * Translate concepts ...

RiVidium, Inc

Creative Director / Art Director

Alexandria, VA · On-site

$129K - $135K/yr

This position is contingent upon contract award. Key Responsibilities * Lead visual direction and ... creative development for mission-focused campaigns and digital products. * Translate concepts ...

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How much do contract creative director jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract creative director in the United States is $129,330.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $99,500.00 and $152,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Contract Creative Director, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Contract Creative Director, you need expertise in creative strategy, visual design, and project leadership, often supported by a relevant degree and a strong professional portfolio. Familiarity with industry-standard design software (such as Adobe Creative Suite), project management tools, and sometimes certifications like PMP or Agile can be advantageous. Exceptional communication, adaptability, and the ability to inspire teams are standout soft skills in this position. These competencies are crucial for delivering innovative campaigns, meeting client goals, and leading creative teams effectively within tight deadlines.

How does a Contract Creative Director typically collaborate with in-house teams and external clients during a project?

As a Contract Creative Director, you’ll often act as a bridge between in-house creative teams and external clients. This involves leading brainstorming sessions, translating client briefs into actionable creative concepts, and providing clear feedback and direction to designers, copywriters, and other team members. You’ll frequently attend client meetings to present ideas and gather feedback, ensuring deliverables align with both client expectations and brand guidelines. Strong communication and adaptability are key, as you may work across multiple projects and industries, often requiring quick onboarding and rapport-building with new teams.

What is a Contract Creative Director?

A Contract Creative Director is a senior-level creative professional hired on a temporary or project basis to oversee the creative direction of campaigns, branding, or design projects. Unlike full-time creative directors, they typically work for a set period or on specific assignments, lending their expertise to guide teams and ensure the creative vision aligns with the client's goals. Contract Creative Directors often collaborate with designers, copywriters, and other team members to deliver high-quality results within tight deadlines. This role is common in advertising, marketing, design agencies, and companies seeking fresh perspectives or specialized skills for particular projects.

What is the difference between Contract Creative Director vs Contract Art Director?

AspectContract Creative DirectorContract Art Director
CredentialsPortfolio, relevant design/creative experience, sometimes a degree in design or related fieldPortfolio, design experience, often a degree in design or visual arts
Work EnvironmentLeads creative teams, oversees overall vision, collaborates with clients and stakeholdersFocuses on visual concepts, manages design teams, works closely with creative directors and clients
Industry UsageAdvertising, marketing, branding agencies, media companiesAdvertising agencies, media, publishing, branding firms

Contract Creative Directors and Contract Art Directors both require strong portfolios and relevant experience. The main difference lies in scope: Creative Directors oversee the entire creative process and team, while Art Directors focus on visual design and execution. Both roles are vital in creative industries, but their responsibilities and leadership levels differ.

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Infographic showing various Contract Creative Director job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 87% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 80% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 18% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $129,330 per year, or $62.2 per hour.
Associate Creative Director, Packaging & Print

Associate Creative Director, Packaging & Print

Clorox

Oakland, CA • Hybrid

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 3 days ago

Job description

Clorox is the place that's committed to growth - for our people and our brands. Guided by our purpose and values, and with people at the center of everything we do, we believe every one of us can make a positive impact on consumers, communities, and teammates. Join our team. #CloroxIsThePlace

Your role at Clorox:

Electro is The Clorox Company's in-house agency and bespoke creative partner, tailored to our Marketing and Brand agenda across our entire portfolio of iconic brands. Our internal creative team works with our lead agencies of record. It also partners with and often supplements the work of the other external agencies in Clorox's ecosystem. Agency has approximately 180 Clorox employees and contract employees in two locations: Oakland, CA, Durham, NC.
Electro Creative Workshop is looking for an Associate Creative Director of Print & Packaging. This is a hybrid role based out of our Corporate office in Oakland, CA. Partnering with account management, project management, and strategy, you will lead the day-to-day development and execution of packaging concepts, and bring them to life on the physical and digital shelf.
The ideal candidate is a creative problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a passion for creating breakthrough creative work.
From shaping the Big Idea to perfecting the smallest back panel detail, do you live and breathe CPG design? Are you a big-picture thinker with a keen eye for culture, trends, consumer behavior, and-of course-great design?
At Electro, you'll work side-by-side with our brand partners to turn business challenges into breakthrough packaging - elevating the consumer experience to drive superiority for our family of iconic brands. Reporting to the Creative Director, you will be partnered with an Associate Creative Director of Digital & Content. Together, you will be a powerful force collaborating and integrating workflows while executing and driving brand consistency across all touchpoints.
This position will be located in our Oakland, CA office, and the individual will be expected to be in the office of 3 days a week

In this role, you will:

CREATIVE DIRECTION ANDMARKETING

  • Create consumer-centric packaging which appealsto a variety of audiences, with a growing focus on younger, multicultural millennial audiences.

  • Manage print/packaging creative execution for a group of Clorox brands, ensuring a standard of excellence and consistency across all our creative.

  • Drivethecreative vision forourbrands,maintainingand elevatingbrand standards to ensure consistent and compelling brand voice.

  • Experiencepartnering with strategy and content creatives to create a consistent brand experience across all touch points, fromphysicaland digitalshelfto owneddigital and social media.

  • Create coherent marketing ecosystem across brands, in partnership with Associate Creative Director - Digital & Content.

  • Work closely with partners in account management,strategyand project management to understand business goals and brainstorm creative solutions.

  • Serve as primary creative contact for brand partners.

  • Strong point of view, including an ability to make decisions on creative concepts for presentations, and a willingness to make strong recommendations to brand partners - with compelling rationale - on whichoptionbest solves the business challenge.

  • Meetsteamspeed and quick-turn deliverables, allowing work with low creative lift to move quicklyinto execution.

  • Assemble creative presentations, from concept to execution through production with the help of account and project management.

CLIENT MANAGEMENT/EXTERNAL FOCUS

  • Establish strong, productiverelationships withbrand partners

  • Understandourcorporatestrategy andgoals.Ensureall Electro strategies are tied tothem,andthey are effectively communicated totheteam.

  • Stays abreast of industry and marketing landscape, understanding best practices and new opportunities

What we look for:

  • 8+years experienceof hands-on creative, art direction and design strategy, in serviceofthe world's bestconsumer packaged goods (CPG)brands

  • Portfolioshowcasinga broad range ofoutstanding CPGand omni-channelwork

  • Excellentconceptual,executionaland art directionskills

  • A natural storyteller who canhold the room and sell the right idea

  • Ability to provide concisedirection and constructive feedback

  • Experience developing brand standards and brand voice

  • Big brand experience isa must

Desirablerequirements:

  • Creative experience in a medium to large organization

  • Understandingtheprint production processand workflow, with experience collaborating with production artists.

  • Direction of photo shootsandsetting consistent and ownable asset libraries that work across entire brand ecosystems

  • On set creative oversight experience for video and photoshoots

  • International experienceisa plus.

#LI-Hybrid

Workplace type:

This position will be located in our Oakland, CA office, and the individual will be expected to be in the office of 3 days a week

Our values-based culture connects to our purpose and empowers people to be their best, professionally and personally. We serve a diverse consumer base which is why we believe teams that reflect our consumers bring fresh perspectives, drive innovation, and help us stay attuned to the world around us. That's why we foster an inclusive culture where every person can feel respected, valued, and fully able to participate, and ultimately able to thrive. Learn more.

[U.S.]Additional Information:

At Clorox, we champion people to be well and thrive, starting with our own people. To help make this possible, we offer comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates' unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company match, flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays depending on location), inclusive fertility/adoption benefits, and more.

We are committed to fair and equitable pay and are transparent with current and future teammates about our full salary ranges. We use broad salary ranges that reflect the competitive market for similar jobs, provide sufficient opportunity for growth as you gain experience and expand responsibilities, while also allowing for differentiation based on performance. Based on the breadth of our ranges, most new hires will start at Clorox in the first half of the applicable range. Your starting pay will depend on job-related factors, including relevant skills, knowledge, experience and location. The applicable salary range for every role in the U.S. is based on your work location and is aligned to one of three zones according to the cost of labor in your area.

-Zone A: $128,000 - $252,200

-Zone B: $117,400 - $231,200

-Zone C: $106,700 - $210,200

All ranges are subject to change in the future. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.

This job is also eligible for participation in Clorox's incentive plans, subject to the terms of the applicable plan documents and policies.

Please apply directly to our job postings and do not submit your resume to any person via text message. Clorox does not conduct text-based interviews and encourages you to be cautious of anyone posing as a Clorox recruiter via unsolicited texts during these uncertain times.

To all recruitment agencies: Clorox (and its brand families) does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Clorox employees, including any members of our leadership team. Clorox is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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