Head of Creative

Code3 is an integrated marketing agency, powering business growth for digital disruptors and Fortune 500 leaders alike. Our power is at the intersection of Connections, Creative and Commerce – that’s what is in our DNA. By harvesting insights and utilizing audience data, we work with our clients to develop scroll-stopping content and creative that performs and elevates the brands we work with across all digital media platforms.

Our people are energized by challenges and sprint to find unorthodox solutions. We plan, activate and measure as one team, and we’re not afraid to push boundaries and test our way to success. Coders are Relentless, Gritty, Nimble humans who are always striving to be better.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for our new Head of Creative at Code3. You are an innovative and strategic leader, passionate about making great Creative, everywhere. You’ll be responsible for driving the creative strategic vision and product across the full creative portfolio and for setting the tone for how we show up in the market now, and into the future.

What You’ll Do

The Head of Creative will play a key role in strategizing new offerings, and for refining our approach to current offerings, looking for ways to produce our work more efficiently, and at a higher quality always. You have deep expertise and fluency in performance creative and in leading and inspiring teams. 

The Head of Creative is a born motivator who will mentor and develop a team of creatives (strategy, copy, design). You’ll balance the strategic with the operational, and will regularly engage and listen to clients and internal teams to respond and adjust ways of working. 

What You’ll Do: 

• Lead the creative strategy vision and overall product to ensure clients stay, grow and are seeing business results.
• Serve as a thought leader for the company to build awareness of and excitement for Code3’s unique creative capabilities and differentiated offerings with new and existing clients and employees.
• Set the creative vision and goals and will be accountable for team performance while keeping the team focused and motivated.
• Regularly engage with senior clients to ensure we’re delivering brilliant performance creative as well as mine for potential new growth and capability needs for Code3.
• Partner closely internally, and be focused on breaking down silos, creating an integrated and seamless experience for clients and internal teams alike.
• Participate in new business pitches, bringing Code3’s creative vision to market
• Manage capacity and resource management (including temporary and contract workers) for the department.
• Champion creative talent. You’ll be a mentor, a business coach, and an advocate for your team, developing people and inspiring them to work to their highest potential.
• Work closely with the People team to hire, attract new best-in-class talent, and retain talent, to continue to scale the business. 
• Lead conflict resolution with a positive approach and positive outcome, with all levels of employees.

Who You Are:

• You inspire confidence and create trust with your team, and with other practices.
• Exceedingly collaborative. You possess the ability to build consensus and relationships with executives, partners, and your team to drive overarching success.
• A connector. You are a natural relationship builder that has high EQ who can flex to different personalities to influence change and progress.
• Innovative. You’re a student of marketing, always ahead of the curve looking, sharing and seeking out what’s next. This includes testing methodology, tool adoption, and AI-exploration and implementation according to company and client guidelines.
• Proactive. Your instinct guides you to get ahead of things before they become a problem.
• You think differently. You are always innovative in approach with exceptional problem-solving skills.
• Growth minded. You are nimble in fast-growing and changing work environments with a focus on scale.

Who will love this role:

• A bold, business-savvy marketer with a deep understanding of integrated media and digital commerce landscape.
• An entrepreneurial leader, comfortable navigating ambiguity and transforming insights into action.
• A curious, innovative mind, skilled at balancing strategic thinking with creative excellence.
• A client whisperer, exceptional at building executive-level relationships and inspiring high-performance teams.

You should have:

• 10+ years in creative digital marketing, preferably in an agency or brand-side leadership role.
• Proven experience across paid media channels, retail marketplaces (Amazon, Walmart).
• Demonstrated success in scaling business growth, team leadership, and client satisfaction.

Perks and Benefits:

• Full medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as generous retirement program 
• Thoughtful parental leave and return program
• Flexible Time Off, holidays, quarterly Company “Recharge” Days, and holiday closure in December
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Commitment to transparent DEIB practices

Code3’s people are what set us apart. We’re dedicated to hiring, retaining, and developing a diverse group of remarkable Coders because we know it’s the way things should be. By prioritizing our commitment to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and safe environment, we are living our mission of fueling the growth of our people. It’s this focus that empowers Coders to not only achieve great work for our clients, but also propel their own development forward and upward. We strongly encourage people from underrepresented backgrounds and all identities to apply even if you don’t feel that you meet all of the requirements above!

If you have any special needs that we can accommodate, please reach out to our team at recruiting@code3.com so we can make accommodations.

Salary Information: The base salary range for this position is $180,000 - $220,000 and is commensurate with candidate experience and location. The position also offers a bonus based on company and client success.

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