Executive Creative Director (MD-ECD)

Sia Experience (Ready Set Rocket) is seeking an Executive Creative Director (Managing Director) to lead integrated creative and steward the agency-wide creative vision.

Responsibilities

• Set and elevate RSR’s creative vision by establishing a clear point of view on what makes ideas compelling, culturally relevant, and worth audience attention.
• Champion concept and storytelling across video, digital, social, paid media, campaigns, and experiences, balancing emotional depth with measurable impact.
• Lead and develop copy and design leadership by setting a consistently high creative bar and supporting discipline leads to produce their strongest work.
• Translate complex, technical, or institutional subject matter into accessible stories that connect with people and inspire action.
• Shape persuasive creative narratives and presentations that bring ideas to life, build client confidence, and create momentum for ambitious work.
• Use creativity as a growth lever by expanding client scopes, strengthening senior-level partnerships, and supporting new business wins.
• Operate the Creative Department as a business unit: set standards, shape team structure, develop creative talent, and ensure sustainable delivery and financial performance.
• Strengthen RSR’s position within Sia by demonstrating how powerful ideas and storytelling amplify consulting, strategy, and end-to-end client impact.
• Maintain distinctive, idea-led work with clear storytelling, strong craft, and meaningful emotional, cultural, or behavioral impact.
• Ensure premium, cohesive copy and design standards while delivering effectively across video, digital, social, paid media, campaigns, and experiences.
• Serve as a trusted strategic partner for clients, bringing perspective that shapes story, idea, and direction for key work.
• Present creative concepts with clarity and conviction so clients understand what the idea is, why it matters, and how it connects with audiences.
• Help drive industry recognition for the work, including Cannes Lions, Webbys, Clios, and other awards.
• Support creative teams operating with clarity, accountability, and strong cross-functional collaboration to retain top talent and develop future creative leaders.
• Contribute directly to client growth, expanded scopes, new business wins, and healthy agency margins.

Requirements

• 15+ years of creative experience in a full-service digital or integrated agency, including senior-level leadership overseeing both copy and design.
• Proven experience operating as an Executive Creative Director or equivalent, leading integrated work, senior teams, and high-stakes client engagements.
• Strong creative judgment across visual systems and storytelling, with the ability to set standards without hands-on execution.
• Demonstrated business acumen, including ownership of creative staffing, project scoping, budgets, and contribution to agency growth.
• Exceptional client presence and presentation skills, including experience selling bold ideas to senior stakeholders.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in Design, Advertising, Communications, Marketing, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Technologies

• LiveHealth Online

Benefits

• Annual Performance Bonus (appraisal)
• 3 Medical plans
• Dental and Vision
• Life, AD&D and other voluntary insurance
• 401K retirement plan with 4% matching and 100% vested upon enrollment
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health, Dependent Care, Commuter
• 100% paid parental leave for all new parents with eligible tenure
• Building Healthy Families program if enrolled through Medical plan
• Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO) policy
• 9 company holidays plus 1 floating holiday
• College savings and student loan repayment assistance
• Monthly cell phone stipend
• Access to wellness programs at no cost if enrolled through Medical plan, including: Gym membership reimbursement; LiveHealth Online virtual care; Personalized support from a Well-being Coach
• Employee Assistance Program at no cost, including free confidential counseling and emotional support services
• On-demand access to Emotional Well-being resources (relaxation techniques to stress management)

Office Workplace Guidelines

• Consultants in primary market office locations (New York City, Charlotte, Seattle, and San Francisco) are expected to live within a reasonable commuting distance and attend the office at least three days per week.
• For Consultants outside primary markets, more flexible in-person requirements may be available based on location.

Work Authorization & Sponsorship

• Sia does not intend to pursue employment with applicants who will require now or in the future visa sponsorship for work authorization in the United States (including H1-B, F-1 (OPT), TN, or any other non-immigrant status).

Location: New York, NY (onsite) • Compensation: USD 250,000 per yearly • Experience: 15+ years