Who We Are FTI Consulting is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and ... Lead creative strategy across complex, multi-channel client engagements. * Serve as a senior client ...
Who We Are FTI Consulting is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and ... Lead creative strategy across complex, multi-channel client engagements. * Serve as a senior client ...
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We are seeking a visionary Creative Director to lead the early-stage ideation, concept development ... Experience in consulting or digital transformation programs. Key Competencies * Visionary thinking
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Full-time
Posted 11 days ago
Job description
Who We Are
FTI Consulting is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation. We work with many of the world's top multinational corporations, law firms, banks and private equity firms on their most important issues to deliver impact that makes a difference. From resolving disputes, navigating crises, managing risk and optimizing performance, our teams respond rapidly to dynamic and complex situations.
At FTI Consulting, you'll work side-by side with leaders who have shaped history, helping solve the biggest challenges making headlines today. From day one, you'll be an integral part of a focused team where you can make a real impact. You'll be surrounded by an open, collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and, most importantly, you.
Are you ready to make your impact?
About The Role
Our Corporate Positioning & Insights (CPI&I) practice is seeking a Senior Creative Strategist to lead high-impact, integrated creative engagements across industries. This role sits at the intersection of strategy, storytelling, and execution - shaping client narratives, driving creative direction, and contributing meaningfully to business growth.
This is a seniorclient-facing position requiring strong client leadership, new business experience, and the ability to guide projects from insight through execution.
What You'll Do
Lead creative strategy across complex, multi-channel client engagements.
Serve as a senior client-facing lead, shaping conversations and advising on creative and content direction.
Translate research, positioning, and businessobjectivesinto differentiated, audience-first creative platforms.
Own projects end-to-end, ensuring strategic alignment, quality, timelines, and financialperformance.
Lead the integration of AI-enabled tools and emerging technologies into creative and content workflows to drive efficiency, insight generation, and innovation.
Direct cross-functional teams to deliver integrated campaigns across digital, print, and multimedia channels.
Lead workshops, working sessions, and executive presentations.
Drive creative strategy for new business pursuits, including pitch development and proposal storytelling.
Identifyrisks and opportunities,providingproactive strategic guidance to clients.
Mentor and elevate junior team members, strengthening overall creative excellence.
Stay ahead of evolving digital trends, platform shifts, and audience behaviors to ensure CPI's creative offeringremainsdifferentiated andfuture-ready.
How You'll Grow
We are committed to investing and supporting you in your professional development and we have developed a range of programs focused on fostering leadership, growth and development opportunities. We aim to promote continuous learning and individual skills development through on-the-job learning, self-guided professional development courses and certifications. You'll be assigned a dedicated coach to mentor, guide and support you through regular coaching sessions and serve as an advocate for your professional growth.
As you progress through your career at FTI Consulting, we offer tailored programs for critical professional milestones to ensure you are prepared and empowered to take on your next role.
WhatYouWillNeedToSucceed
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or related field.
8+ years of experience leading creativestrategywithin an agency, consulting, or integrated communications environment.
Strong portfolio reflecting strategic rigor and business impact, not just execution.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; the employerwill notsponsor applicants for work visas
Preferred Qualifications
Experience managing budgets, scopes, and cross-functional teams.
Deepexpertisein creative strategy, brand positioning, content development, and digital experience (UX/IA).
Strong executive presence and presentation skills.
Exceptional strategic, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.
Ability to balance big-picture vision with executional rigor.
Strong conceptual thinking capabilitieswith the ability to setcreative direction tied to clientobjectives.
Experience leading and mentoring multidisciplinary teams.
Proficiencyin Adobe Creative Suite and Figma.
Experience mentoring multidisciplinary teams and building high-performing creative environments.
Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage shifting priorities.
Copywriting skills a plus.
Ability to travel to FTI offices and client site(s)as needed
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FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
Compensation
Minimum Pay: $115,000
Maximum Pay: $187,500
Compensation Disclosure:The compensation range reflects potential base salary for the role. Actual compensation is determined based on a wide array of relevant factors including market considerations, business needs, and an individual's location, skills, level of experience, and qualifications.