Creative Director

Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands. We’re hiring a Creative Director for an onsite role with a growing enterprise company based in Virginia Beach, VA. This is a full-time opportunity, and relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.

In this role, you will lead the creative team in setting and executing the creative vision for projects and brand campaigns across various media, including digital, print, advertising, and more. You’ll oversee the entire creative process, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure brand consistency and innovation across all outputs.

Creative Director Responsibilities:

• Define and maintain the creative vision, ensuring consistency and originality across all brand and campaign outputs.
• Lead and mentor creative teams—designers, copywriters, photographers, and others—maximizing talent and fostering growth.
• Oversee the full creative process from concept through delivery, managing timelines, budgets, and resources effectively.
• Partner with executives and cross-functional teams to align creative strategies with organizational goals and market trends.
• Review and approve creative deliverables, driving continuous improvement in quality, systems, and ways of working.
• Support new business initiatives by developing innovative, high-impact pitches and campaigns.

Creative Director Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Marketing, Communications, or related field.
• 10+ years in creative roles, including 3+ years in a leadership/director-level position.
• Proven leadership and communication skills to inspire teams and engage stakeholders.
• Deep expertise in brand development, design principles, and multichannel marketing.
• Proficiency in creative tools (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and project management platforms (e.g., Asana).
• Strong business acumen with experience in budgeting, strategic planning, and mentoring creative professionals.

Perks & Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• 401(k) Program.
• Commuter Benefit.
• eLearning & Ongoing Training.
• Education Reimbursement.

*Eligibility requires working over 30 hours per week on an assignment lasting at least 10 weeks.

If you meet the qualifications and are excited about this opportunity, apply today! Our team will connect with you to discuss next steps, support you through the interview process, and advocate for your success.

About Onward Search

Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing, and technology professionals. We work with our nationwide clients to continuously pipeline and fill specialized roles. As such, not all jobs contain an application deadline.

Equal Opportunity Employment

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected category. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment.

EOE/M/F/D/V/SO

Inclusive Hiring Practices

We’re committed to making every part of our hiring process accessible and inclusive. If you need any accommodations or adjustments to support you during the application or interview process, please contact us at inclusivehiring@onwardsearch.com.

Employment Eligibility

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. We are unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp / Independent Contractor arrangements. All freelancers will be hired as W2 employees.

Benefits

We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan to all eligible full-time temporary employees. Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.

Virtual Interview Process

To help streamline the hiring process and ensure a more flexible and accessible experience for all candidates, we’ve partnered with Apriora, a virtual interviewing platform. For select job openings, you may receive an invitation to interview with Alex, our virtual interviewer, via email at alex@onwardsearch.com.

Alex will guide you through a brief set of questions to help us better understand your background and interests. The virtual interview can be completed on your own time, and your responses will be reviewed by our recruiting team as part of the screening process.

To learn more about the platform, visit Apriora’s website.

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