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Mondo

Fractional Marketing Lead

Manhattan, NY · Remote

$70 - $80/hr

Fractional Marketing Lead Location-Type: Remote Start Date Is: ASAP Duration: 8 Month Contract ... Creative Director or Brand Director background * Experience managing multiple enterprise rebrands

Terpenebeltfarms

Fractional Marketing Manager

Eliot, ME · On-site

$250/hr

Develop creative briefs and provide direction for outside designers and marketing partners ... Direct experience with every platform is not required. Candidates should be comfortable learning ...

Kentech Consulting, Inc.

FRACTIONAL GROWTH HACKER

$4.0K - $8.0K/mo

Existing marketing and creative support resources * Identified verticals and buyer segments ... Direct access to leadership for fast feedback and decisions This is a strong opportunity for ...

Kentech Consulting Inc

FRACTIONAL GROWTH HACKER

Miami, FL · Remote

$4.0K - $8.0K/mo

Existing marketing and creative support resources * Identified verticals and buyer segments ... Direct access to leadership for fast feedback and decisions This is a strong opportunity for ...

Kentech Consulting Inc

FRACTIONAL GROWTH HACKER

Miami, FL · Remote

$4.0K - $8.0K/mo

Existing marketing and creative support resources * Identified verticals and buyer segments ... Direct access to leadership for fast feedback and decisions This is a strong opportunity for ...

Kentech Consulting Inc

FRACTIONAL GROWTH HACKER

Miami, FL · Remote

$4.0K - $8.0K/mo

Existing marketing and creative support resources * Identified verticals and buyer segments ... Direct access to leadership for fast feedback and decisions This is a strong opportunity for ...

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How much do fractional creative director jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for fractional 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 is a fractional creative director?

Fractional Creative Directors are experienced creative professionals who work with companies on a part-time or contract basis, rather than as full-time employees. They provide creative leadership, oversee brand strategy, guide design teams, and help develop marketing campaigns, often for startups or businesses that don't need or can't afford a full-time creative director. Their flexible role allows organizations to access high-level creative expertise without the commitment of a permanent hire. Fractional Creative Directors can work with multiple clients at once, bringing diverse industry experience and fresh perspectives. This arrangement is especially popular among companies undergoing growth, rebranding, or launching new products.

How does a fractional creative director typically integrate with in-house teams and existing workflows?

Fractional Creative Directors often work part-time or on a project basis, so they must quickly adapt to company culture and processes. They usually start by assessing current creative strategies, identifying gaps, and aligning with key stakeholders such as marketing, product, and design teams. Communication and collaboration are essential, as Fractional Creative Directors need to provide leadership and guidance without disrupting established workflows. They bring outside perspective while respecting the expertise of in-house staff, ensuring that creative projects remain cohesive and on-brand.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a fractional creative director, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Fractional Creative Director, you need a strong portfolio of creative work, strategic brand development experience, and a background in design, advertising, or marketing, often supported by a bachelor's degree in a related field. Familiarity with design software (like Adobe Creative Suite), project management tools (such as Asana or Trello), and digital marketing platforms is typically required. Outstanding leadership, communication, and adaptability set top candidates apart, enabling them to inspire teams and align creative output with client goals. These skills are vital for delivering high-impact creative strategies across multiple clients while efficiently managing time and resources in a part-time or contract capacity.

What is the difference between Fractional Creative Director vs Creative Director?

AspectFractional Creative DirectorCreative Director
CredentialsPortfolio, industry experience, sometimes certificationsPortfolio, extensive industry experience, often advanced degrees
Work EnvironmentPart-time, project-based, remote or on-siteFull-time, in-house or agency setting
Employer & Industry UsageStartups, small businesses, agenciesLarge corporations, agencies, brands
Search & Comparison IntentFlexible, freelance, part-time rolesFull-time, leadership roles

The main difference is that a Fractional Creative Director works on a part-time, project basis, often remotely, providing strategic creative leadership to multiple clients. In contrast, a Creative Director typically holds a full-time, in-house position, overseeing creative teams within a single organization. Both roles require strong industry experience and a solid portfolio, but their work settings and commitments differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Fractional Creative Director job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $129,330 per year, or $62.2 per hour.

Creative Director (Part-Time) (OLD)

Manhattan, NY • On-site

Indagare Travel Inc
Travel Arrangement Services • 51 - 200 employees
Learn more about Indagare Travel Incexternal

Part-time

Re-posted 4 days ago

Job description

Description:

Engagement Overview

The Creative Director defines and stewards Indagare's brand identity, visual world, and creative standards across marketing channels. This engagement ensures coherence of taste, storytelling, and design while enabling a high-velocity creative pipeline supported by in-house resources. The Creative Director partners closely with the CMO, Editorial leadership, and fractional creative talent to build a distinctive brand and creative assets that reinforces Indagare's positioning, desirability, and authority in luxury travel.


What You'll Do

  • Oversee the evolution and maintenance of Indagare’s  brand guidelines, ensuring they remain relevant in a fast-evolving digital landscape.
  • Lead the conceptualization and production of innovative campaigns and creative assets, with a focus on digital and social excellence 
  • Drive the creative strategy for groundbreaking marketing campaigns across all channels and mediums
  • Work across the business to optimize resources, budgets, and schedules, ensuring the team delivers at the highest standard without compromising agility.
  • Work collaboratively across the organization to drive innovation and creative excellence
  • Communicate vision and feedback effectively—verbally, written, and visually—to stakeholders at all levels
  • Additional creative responsibilities and projects upon request

Success Metrics

  • Creative excellence - quality, consistency and velocity
  • Brand aesthetic coherence
  • Editorial and exec alignment on brand identity

Qualifications

  • 8-12+ years of experience in creative direction within digital, editorial, or luxury/lifestyle environments
  • Sophisticated taste with the ability to translate brand strategy into visual and creative systems
  • Experience building or stewarding a brand world across multiple channels (social, digital, email, campaigns, product)
  • Ability to elevate creative without slowing down velocity; comfortable empowering in-house talent to execute
  • Comfortable in high-context, cross-functional creative processes with multiple stakeholders (Product, Editorial and Marketing)
  • Curiosity about travel, culture, design, and storytelling; a marketer’s instinct and a strategist's clarity
  • Low-ego collaborator who balances conviction with openness; able to offer critique that moves work forward
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