AI Lead Creative

About the role

In this role, you will guide a global team of creatives in delivering impactful work across various formats, including branding and advertising. Your leadership will blend strategic direction with hands-on creativity, ensuring that all outputs align with client goals and brand integrity.

Success in this position requires a balance of mentoring and practical design work, as you will foster a collaborative environment while pushing the boundaries of creativity through innovative AI tools. Your ability to communicate effectively and build trust will be essential in leading projects and teams.

The salary range for this role is between $115,000 and $180,000.

Skills that matter here

• Generative AI: This role leverages Generative AI to enhance creative processes and outputs.
• Adobe Creative Suite: Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite are necessary for creating high-quality visual concepts.
• Figma: Figma will be used to develop and refine design concepts collaboratively.

Who this role suits

• You have a strong background in creative leadership, with experience guiding diverse teams.
• You approach challenges with curiosity and composure, fostering collaboration and trust.
• Your communication skills allow you to express creative ideas clearly and supportively.
• You thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects while maintaining high standards.

From the employer

What You'll Do

• Generate and refine visual concepts using AI tools such as text-to-image, video, and layout automation.
• Experiment with emerging AI workflows to improve quality, speed, and creative output.
• Integrate AI-assisted assets into workflows while maintaining brand integrity and emotional impact.
• Guide creative direction to ensure all work aligns with strategy, brand, and purpose.
• Communicate clearly with clients, building trust through structured and solution-oriented leadership.
• Foster an inclusive team environment that supports collaboration and shared ownership.
• Connect creative outputs to business goals using insights and performance data.
• Partner cross-functionally to deliver cohesive, insight-driven creative solutions.
• Coach and mentor designers through clear, actionable feedback and creative guidance.
• Lead by example by maintaining high standards, composure under pressure, and a strong team mindset.

What You'll Need to Succeed

• Excellent English communication skills, with the ability to express creative ideas clearly and supportively.
• 5+ years of experience as a creative lead or similar, with a strong history of guiding diverse, multidisciplinary teams.
• A strong portfolio showcasing creative excellence across branding, presentations, and advertising, with examples of AI-enhanced work.
• Advanced skills in design tools, including Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and presentation platforms.
• Proficient in using AI tools as part of a thoughtful and intentional creative workflow.
• Experience leading project teams, mentoring peers, and contributing to a shared creative vision.
• A collaborative, ego-free approach with the ability to listen actively, adapt easily, and foster trust through empathy and clarity.
• Comfortable engaging with internal and external partners in both creative and strategic discussions.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects with attention to detail, creative integrity, and team well-being.