Grizzly is hiring: Creative Director, Art in San Diego

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Base pay range $165,000.00 / yr - $175,000.00 / yr

Creative Director, Art

Reports to : Executive Creative Director

About Us

Grizzly is an independent creative agency. We guide brands onward to challenge convention and impact culture. We work at the convergence of branding and advertising — blending strategy, design, and storytelling to build deeper connections between brands and people.

We partner with brands pioneering new futures. The trailblazers. The visionaries. The courageous. The businesses of tomorrow who believe in a better world and are hell-bent on building it. Adventurous Brands create and lead categories, secure the world’s work, and change how we live. We put creativity to work for business because we believe the most innovative brands have the power to affect just about anything. They challenge convention, impact culture, and forge connections. We help them navigate an increasingly complex and challenging world. This is how we guide brands onward.

Position Summary :

Grizzly is seeking a Creative Director, Art to lead concept development, art direction, and design execution across a portfolio of ambitious, future-focused clients. As a senior creative leader, you will guide cross-disciplinary teams, develop strategic and visual direction, and champion creative excellence across branding and campaign initiatives.

Creative Directors at Grizzly play a pivotal role in elevating the agency’s work and culture. You will oversee and coach creative team members, manage resources across projects, and engage directly with clients to drive outcomes that are both creatively bold and strategically sound. You are equal parts mentor, maker, and motivator—someone who can shape ideas at the whiteboard, present them with passion, and coach a team to bring them to life.

Candidates must have deep experience in creative direction, design systems, and storytelling across channels. The ideal candidate is highly collaborative, strategically sharp, visually fluent, and deeply comfortable working with B2B and technology brands. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud and Figma is essential.

Key Responsibilities :

Leadership & Team Development

Attract, develop, and retain high-performing creative talent

Provide clear creative direction, timely feedback, and growth opportunities for team members

Guide staffing plans, reporting structure, and team resourcing for projects and pitches

Identify and train future creative leaders within the team

Creative Direction & Execution

Lead visual direction and design execution across brand and campaign work

Translate complex client challenges into clear, compelling design solutions

Ensure every creative output meets the highest standard of craft, clarity, and impact

Partner closely with strategy and copy leads to ensure cohesive, insight-driven work

Build strong relationships with senior clients; serve as a trusted creative advisor

Present and sell creative concepts with clarity and strategic rationale

Champion a collaborative, problem-solving approach to client feedback

Guide new business creative development and pitch execution

Process & Operational Excellence

Oversee creative workflow, resourcing, and timelines across multiple engagements

Collaborate with the CCO on creative operations, tools, and systems

Continuously improve internal processes to support creative excellence and efficiency

Maintain clarity and consistency in the creative team’s expectations and deliverables

Brand Building & Thought Leadership

Promote work internally and externally to strengthen Grizzly’s creative reputation

Ensure top work is submitted for awards and industry recognition

Partner with marketing to support agency storytelling and brand positioning

Serve as a mentor and thought leader across the creative department

Qualifications :

7+ years in a creative leadership role within an agency environment

3+ years working directly with B2B and technology brands

Demonstrated success growing and mentoring high-performing teams

Proven skills in brand design, art direction, and system-based creative work

Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud and Figma

Strong business acumen and client-facing communication skills

Proven ability to sell work and lead presentations with clarity and impact

Ability to manage multiple projects and initiatives in a fast-paced environment

Collaborative, constructive, and comfortable leading cross-functional teams

Work Requirements :

Must be located within a one-hour drive of San Diego, CA

Flexibility with schedule to meet client needs

Domestic and international travel may be required

Disclaimer :

This job description outlines the general scope of responsibilities and is not exhaustive. Grizzly is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from all backgrounds. Employment remains at-will and may be modified to align with business needs and legal requirements.

Seniority level Seniority level Director

Employment type Employment type Full-time

Job function Job function Design, Art / Creative, and Information Technology

Industries Advertising Services

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In Summary : Grizzly is seeking a Creative Director, Art to lead concept development, art direction, and design execution across a portfolio of ambitious, future-focused clients . The ideal candidate is highly collaborative, strategically sharp, visually fluent, and deeply comfortable working with B2B and technology brands . Candidates must have deep experience in creative direction, design systems, and storytelling .

En Español : Grizzly es una agencia creativa independiente que guía a las marcas hacia adelante para desafiar la cultura de convención e impacto. Trabajamos en la convergencia de marca y publicidad mezcla estrategia, diseño y narración de historias para construir conexiones más profundas entre marcas y personas. Colaboramos con marcas pioneras en nuevos futuros. Los trailblazadores. Los valientes. Las empresas del mañana que creen en un mundo mejor y están empeñadas en construirlo. Como líder creativo senior, guiará equipos interdisciplinarios, desarrollará dirección estratégica y visual y defenderá la excelencia creativa a través de las iniciativas de marca y campaña. Los directores creativos en Grizzly desempeñan un papel fundamental en elevar el trabajo y la cultura de la agencia. Supervivirá y capacitará a los miembros del equipo creativo, administrará recursos en todos los proyectos y se involucrará directamente con los clientes para impulsar resultados que sean tanto creativamente audaces como estratégicamente sólidos. Usted es mentor, creador y motivador por igual : alguien que puede dar forma a ideas en el tablero blanco, presentarlas con pasión y entrenar un equipo para llevarlas a la vida. Responsabilidades clave : Liderazgo y Desarrollo de Equipo Atraer, desarrollar y retener talento creativo de alto rendimiento Proporcionar una dirección creativa clara, retroalimentación oportuna e oportunidades de crecimiento para los miembros del equipo Guía planes de personal, estructura de informes y recursos en el equipo para proyectos y presentaciones Identificar y capacitar futuros líderes creativos dentro del equipo Dirección Creativa & Ejecución Dirigir la dirección visual y ejecución del diseño a través de marcas y campañas Transformar desafíos complejos de clientes en soluciones claras y convincentes de diseño Asegurar que cada producto creativo cumple con los más altos estándares de artesanía, claridad e impacto El socio provee estrategia al cliente y Adobe lleva a garantizar un trabajo cohesivo y orientado por conocimientos Construir relaciones sólidas con los clientes; Serve como asesor de confianza y vender conceptos creativos con claridad y racionalidad Estratégica Campeón líder de la dirección visual y diseño ejecutivo a través del trabajo de marca y campaña Traducir los desafío complexos de clientes a las soluciones claves y atractivas Proces de diseños Conclusivos Para asegurar la máxima eficiencia. Grizzly es un empleador de igualdad de oportunidades y da la bienvenida a candidatos de todos los orígenes. El empleo sigue siendo voluntario y puede ser modificado para alinearse con las necesidades empresariales y requisitos legales. Nivel de antigüedad Director nivel de alta edad Tipo de empleo Función de trabajo de tiempo completo Función del trabajo Diseño, Arte / Creatividad e Industria de Tecnología de la Información Servicios publicitarios Las referencias aumentan sus posibilidades de entrevistar en Grizzley por 2x Obtenga notificación sobre nuevos puestos de director creativo en San Diego, CA .