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Tombras

Creative Director

Knoxville, TN · On-site

Working closely with the CCO, Group Creative Directors and Creative Directors to implement the vision and direction for the client and team. * Leading and directing cross-disciplinary development and ...

Threespot

Creative Director

Washington, DC · On-site

$124K - $155K/yr

Our Creative Directors ensure the delivery of high-quality creative and strategic value to our clients. They inspire and motivate internal creative teams and bring energy, ideas, and leadership to ...

Threespot

Creative Director

Washington, DC · On-site +1

$124K - $155K/yr

Our Creative Directors ensure the delivery of high-quality creative and strategic value to our clients. They inspire and motivate internal creative teams and bring energy, ideas, and leadership to ...

Colle Mcvoy

Creative Director

Chicago, IL · On-site

$120K - $150K/yr

Lead the selling and execution of exceptional work with the Group Creative Directors/Executive Creative Director * Contribute to new biz pitches and bring high-caliber ideas to the table * Create ...

Stagwell Global LLC

Creative Director

Chicago, IL · On-site

$120K - $150K/yr

Lead the selling and execution of exceptional work with the Group Creative Directors/Executive Creative Director * Contribute to new biz pitches and bring high-caliber ideas to the table * Create ...

Streetsense LLC

Creative Director

Washington, DC · On-site

$130K - $150K/yr

Provide management and mentorship across teams, and day-to-day managerial oversight of Associate Creative Directors and Visual Media Director. * Inspire, coach, and elevate emerging talent across the ...

Streetsense

Creative Director

Washington, DC

$130K - $150K/yr

Provide management and mentorship across teams, and day-to-day managerial oversight of Associate Creative Directors and Visual Media Director. * Inspire, coach, and elevate emerging talent across the ...

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How much do creative directors jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 20, 2026, the average yearly pay for creative directors 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.

Is creative director a high paying job?

Creative directors typically earn high salaries due to their leadership role in overseeing creative projects and teams. Compensation varies by industry, experience, and location but generally includes a substantial base salary and bonuses, reflecting the seniority of the position.

What can I do as a creative director?

A creative director oversees the development and execution of creative projects, guiding teams such as designers, writers, and artists to ensure the vision aligns with client or company goals. They are responsible for conceptualizing ideas, managing budgets, and presenting concepts to stakeholders, often using tools like Adobe Creative Suite. Strong leadership, communication, and industry experience are essential for success in this role.

What jobs pay $500,000 a year in the US?

Creative directors in large organizations or high-end advertising agencies can earn $500,000 or more annually, especially with bonuses and profit sharing. Executive-level roles in industries like entertainment, technology, or finance also frequently reach this compensation level, often requiring extensive experience, leadership skills, and advanced degrees. Such high salaries are typically associated with senior management positions overseeing major projects or departments.

How much does a creative director get paid?

Creative directors typically earn a median annual salary of around $100,000 to $150,000, depending on experience, industry, and location. Senior creative directors or those in large agencies can earn over $200,000, often with additional bonuses and benefits. Strong leadership, design skills, and project management are key to higher compensation in this role.
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Infographic showing various Creative Directors job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 55% Full Time, and 45% Part Time. Highlights an 89% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $129,330 per year, or $62.2 per hour.
Creative Director

Creative Director

Tombras

Knoxville, TN • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted yesterday

Job description

Tombras, a 450+ person full-service global ad agency with a digital mindset is seeking a Creative Director, Social Media for our Creative Social Team.
You'll be joining one of the top independent agencies in North America. Connecting Data & Creativity for Business Results® is working for our clients and creating a flywheel affect fueling both client and agency growth. You'll be a part of a highly creative agency that has been recognized by AdAge, Adweek, Communication Arts, Fast Company, Forbes and Fortune. Tombras was recently named 2025 AdAge Agency of the year and 2024 AdAge Independent Agency of the Year.
Our Creative Social Team has made some of your favorite work on the internet - from MoonPie tweets to Steak-umm activations in the metaverse and ads for dozens of beloved national brands. Though not posting content or managing brand DMs themselves, the Creative Social team works closely with other departments to create world-class social first campaigns across all digital media and ensure real-time trends and the latest platform features are utilized.
Where you'll be working: Knoxville. Relocation assistance may be provided.
What you'll be doing:
  • Connecting brands to real people in real-time, all the time
  • Working closely with the CCO, Group Creative Directors and Creative Directors to implement the vision and direction for the client and team.
  • Leading and directing cross-disciplinary development and execution of short-term (project specific) and long-term (account specific) creative strategies for a variety of clients across various industries including CPG, beverage/alcohol, QSR and casual dining, retail, fitness, fashion, automotive, and government
  • Collaborating with creative directors, art directors, copywriters, strategists, videographers and photographers, editors, designers, and animators. All in-house.
  • Coordinating with creative director and resource manager in projections for, and assignment of, creative discipline group members to client projects.
  • Working on everything from high-level brand concepting and ideation to daily execution on client deliverables
  • Presenting concepts to agency leadership and clients with confidence.

What you bring:
  • 7-10 years experience
  • Desire to create award winning advertising with a team of highly motivated creatives
  • Team management and client facing experience
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to build strong relationships, internally and with clients
  • Ability to apply conceptual strategy, brainstorm facilitation, day-to-day directing of a project to completion
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite as well as excellent design and animation skills
  • Working knowledge of Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, TikTok, Reddit, and other emerging social media platforms
  • An attitude of positivity and exploration

Why you'll want to work at Tombras:
  • Family - It comes first, on every list. Tombras has been family-run since day 1, we strive to facilitate a family-oriented environment rooted in supporting one another.
  • Dog-friendly offices
  • Flexible PTO
  • Generous parental leave for primary and non-primary caregivers
  • Medical (PPO or High Deductible option) for employee + dependents
  • 401(k) Participation
  • Employer-paid Dental & Vision
  • A company culture of promotions from within and an atmosphere allowing for varied and rapid career development.

Want more reasons to work at Tombras? Check out the latest Tombras News and Our Values.
Tombras is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.
Tombras is an E-Verify employer and participates in the E-Verify program.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. Job may require traveling overnight, driving long distances as required and sitting for extended periods of time with occasional walking and standing and occasionally lifting or carrying articles weighing less than 10 pounds.
Remote employees must be based in the United States.

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