VP of Creative / Creative Director

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Description

We are seeking a Creative Director or VP of Creative to lead, scale, and evolve our creative
department. This role will transform our creative team from an intimate talented group of skilled
experts into a high-performance creative organization that can support at least 3X our output.

You will define the creative vision, operational structure, and AI stack that enables Playbook
Media to deliver high-quality, high-volume creative efficiently. You’ll partner closely with strategy,
media, and analytics teams to ensure every piece of creative is informed by data and drives
measurable results.

About Playbook

Playbook Media is a performance marketing and creative strategy agency helping brands scale
intelligently across Paid Social, YouTube, TV, Retail Media, Display, and emerging digital
platforms. We combine data-driven decision-making with innovative storytelling to deliver
measurable impact for our clients.

As we expand, we’re investing heavily in creative systems that can scale — powered by AI,
automation, and next-generation marketing technology.

Responsibilities

Creative Leadership & Vision

• Define and communicate the creative vision for Playbook Media across all channels —
  Paid Social, YouTube, TV, and Programmatic Display and Feeds.
• Establish and evolve creative best practices, processes, and performance standards.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability within the creative
  organization.

Team Building & Operations

• Build, mentor, and scale the creative team over the next 18–24 months.
• Design scalable workflows and structures to handle increasing client volume without
  compromising quality.
• Partner with client services, strategy, and media teams to align creative output with
  campaign performance goals.

AI & Technology Integration

• Lead the development and integration of an AI-driven creative production stack to
  enhance speed, personalization, and margin efficiency.
• Stay ahead of trends in AI, automation, and generative tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Runway,
  Midjourney, Sora, etc.) to future-proof Playbook’s creative approach.
• Implement frameworks to measure and optimize creative performance using AI insights
  and automation.

Client & Strategic Impact

• Serve as the creative lead for top-tier clients, presenting ideas and campaigns with
  authority and strategic insight.
• Translate client business goals into effective creative strategies and deliverables.
• Contribute to Playbook’s thought leadership on the future of creative and advertising
  technology.

Requirements

We’re looking for recent graduates of advanced business or marketing programs (MBA, Master’s in Marketing, or similar) who are ready to turn academic expertise into real-world results. In this role, you’ll own strategic client accounts, build strong relationships with stakeholders, and drive measurable marketing performance across leading advertising platforms. If you’re motivated, analytical, and eager to make an immediate impact, we want to hear from you.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in creative leadership roles, ideally within performance
  marketing, digital agencies, or media-driven creative environments.
• Proven track record of scaling creative teams and systems from boutique to enterprise
  capacity.
• Deep understanding of creative production across multiple channels (social, video,
  display, and web).
• Demonstrated experience integrating AI tools and automation into creative workflows.
• Strong analytical mindset — comfortable working with data, testing frameworks, and
  performance metrics.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and presentation skills.
• Passion for blending art and technology to create meaningful, performance-oriented
  work.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus/profit sharing program.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• Uncapped vacation and sick time.
• Training and personal development support.
• Primarily remote work environment, with optional regional get-togethers in SD, LA, SF.
• Annual company offsite.
• Parental leave