Head of Creative leading Performance Design at Directive Consulting, a B2B marketing agency. Scaling creative quality, team development, AI workflows, and profitable performance marketing.
Responsibilities
Lead the Performance Design department and own its creative vision and quality standards
Ensure creative meets craft and conversion benchmarks across paid social, display, video, and landing page formats
Build systems and workflows supporting excellent creative output
Ensure campaigns are run and creative is tested and iterated through learning
Partner with senior leadership to develop Directive's creative process supporting DiscoverabilityOS
Lead, coach, and develop designers and motion contractors
Set expectations, foster accountability, and build a high-performing creative culture
Identify growth opportunities and invest in team development
Partner with paid media and client success teams on data-informed creative
Represent the department in new business pitches, cross-sell opportunities, and client conversations
Meet clients monthly during leadership meetings to discuss quality and results
Articulate Performance Design's strategic value
Own and manage the department P&L, including staffing, technology, and investment budgets
Monitor margins, manage resourcing decisions, and achieve monthly revenue and direct margin goals
Lead adoption of AI creative tools and integrate emerging technologies into production workflows
Report to senior leadership and manage the full Performance Design team, including designers, project management, and motion contractors
Requirements
5+ years in creative roles within performance marketing, paid media, or growth-focused agency environments
Proven track record in managing creative teams and balancing creative quality with business outcomes
Comfortable presenting department strategy and financial projections to VPs and CMOs
Strong understanding of how a creative department operates as a business
Direct experience managing or having visibility into P&L, margin, and resourcing decisions
Think like an owner and make decisions with financial impact in mind
Hands-on experience with AI creative tools, including generative image, AI-powered video, design analytics, or similar
Experience integrating AI into real production workflows
Experience with platforms like EyeQuant, Creatify, or Superside is a plus
Strong communicator with executive presence who can translate creative thinking into business language
Track record of building trust with creative practitioners and senior leadership
Reliable setup, high-speed internet, and professional working environment capable of running Adobe Creative Suite and video production software
Ability to remain stationary for extended periods
Ability to operate design and video software on Mac or PC
Ability to observe and interpret written and verbal communication consistently
Current, permanent work authorization in the country of residence is required
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision plans, disability, and life insurance coverage for you and your family
100% employer-paid plan for you and 50% employer contribution for dependents
Access to certified therapists through Spring Health
Headspace membership
Physical therapy through Omada
Fertility support through Carrott
Aaptiv virtual workouts
Complimentary One Medical membership for primary and virtual care
Unlimited PTO (2-week minimum)
Paid Company Holidays
Birthday Off
End of Year Recharge (Closed December 24 - January 1)
Paid Parental Leave
Traditional and Roth 401(k) with a 3% company match
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