FREELANCE CREATIVE DIRECTOR / COPYWRITER

Who We Are

DNA is an independent creative agency where Different Wins. We demand different to create the unignorable. We don't just think outside the box; we redesign it entirely. Our team is composed of creative mavericks, strategic innovators, and visionary thinkers who aren't afraid to challenge the status quo. We’re looking for individuals to add their different worldviews to our culture, break expectations with intention, and relentlessly pursue the next big thing with curiosity.

Who You Are

We're looking for a Freelance Creative Director / Copywriter for a three month contract.

You are a dynamic Creative Director, a force to be reckoned with in the world of creativity. You're not just about big conceptual ideas - you're all about turning them into reality. From traditional ads to cutting-edge experiential campaigns, you thrive on pushing boundaries and delivering work that leaves a lasting impression..

But you're more than just a creative genius - you're a leader, a mentor, and a collaborator. You know how to inspire your team, work seamlessly with partners across departments, and build strong relationships with clients. You're not just setting the standard for creativity; you're raising it, every single day.

If you're ready to take on the challenge of being a Creative Director/CW, driving innovation and delivering conceptual driven work, then this is the opportunity you've been looking for. Let's create the extraordinary together.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Eight years copywriting experience at creatively led agencies
• Experience leading account(s) and creative teams from start to finish of assignments
• Strong interpersonal skills to work internally and with clients
• Excellent oral, written communication and presentation skills for effective communication to clients, internal teams
•  Video/TV production experience required
•  360 campaign understanding/experience preferred
• Portfolio with demonstrated versatility across all media, smart brand building ideas, executions, and conceptual skills that result in innovative and inspiring creative ideas
•  Strong experience in production craft across all media

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Direct and inspire teams and lead the selling and executing of great work
• Conceive and create exceptional work with your own hands at the highest level
• Lead the selling and execution of exceptional work with the Executive Creative Director
• Contribute to new biz pitches and bring high caliber ideas to the table
• Create strong and effective internal partnerships, leading collaboration across integrated teams
• Exhibit a positive, constructive, and collaborative attitude, even under pressure
• Push yourself and others out of comfort zones to think differently and be innovative in what we deliver and how we deliver it
• Understand strategic intent of projects and audience/customer goals
• Actively coach and mentor creative talent, helping develop their skills and performance

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Exceptional creative chops
• Capable of confidently presenting concepts and thinking to clients
• Excellent creative writing ability and a strong knack for communication strategy

• Ability to develop and craft brand voice (conceptualization and ideation)
• Proven ability to see the big picture and drive ideas through to specific tactics
• Proven ability to lead a creative team of art directors and copywriters
• T-shaped expertise of the changing landscape of advertising/marketing; have a basic understanding of how brands are built using social, traditional, experiential, etc.
• Proven strategic thinking
• Strong presentation skills with the ability to persuade
• Comfort with the uncomfortable
• Experience with social first campaigns
• Ability to craft international-level case study videos and entries
• Proven Digital experience

CONTRACT

Contract Freelance Creative Director / Copywriter:

3-month contract / 20 hours per week

Monthly Project Fee Pay Range: $15,000 -$20,000

LOCATION

Seattle Office: DNA is working a Hybrid schedule; required in office days are Tuesdays & Thursdays of each week for employees who live in the Seattle metro region.

Currently, we are open to this role being fully REMOTE for qualified candidates in the following states only: Oregon, California & New York (New York City) only.

DNA is an equal-opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or physical or mental disability.

We are committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We understand the critical importance of diversity in our agency but believe we won't maximize all the benefits of diversity without inclusion and belonging. Therefore, we strive to create an environment where everyone is welcome and belongs and can bring their whole selves to both the agency and their work.