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About the Role

The Senior Creative Director will lead integrated creative teams developing branded content and sponsored activations for GQ and Vanity Fair and their advertising partners. This role requires deep expertise in content and fashion storytelling, audience-first work across platforms, and the ability to translate brand objectives into compelling stories.

Responsibilities

Partner with GQ and Vanity Fair marketing leads in responding to advertiser briefs for integrated creative campaigns and event integrations.
Assign and direct the work of creative studio team members (art directors, writers, designers, and video creatives) on projects for GQ and Vanity Fair branded programs.
Set the standard for innovative, impactful creative work that defines branded partnerships with GQ and Vanity Fair while delivering on advertiser KPI’s.
Write and produce compelling pitch decks and creative materials to visualize your ideas for clients and editorial stakeholders.
Function as a trusted creative partner and collaborator to GQ’s and Vanity Fair’s editorial creative teams in the process of creating commercial work.
Guide the creative process from pitch through production of multi-channel campaigns with cross-functional stakeholders from marketing and sales teams.
Drive brainstorms and work hands-on when crafting proposals and presentations.
Apply strategic insights to deliver inventive content, campaign and experiential solutions for clients who want to integrate with GQ’s and Vanity Fair’s tentpole events.
Provide creative leadership throughout photo, video, and experiential productions, collaborating with production teams to scope, budget, and execute ideas effectively.
Pitch creative concepts directly to clients, and develop ideas that fit within the provided budgets and strategic objectives.
Ensure all commercial ideas authentically balance the editorial voice of GQ and Vanity Fair with those of our advertising partners.

Requirements

5-7 years of experience as a creative leader in premium media, fashion or agency environments.
Strong portfolio showcasing 360 campaigns spanning editorial and advertising, with culturally relevant work specific to premium brands and fashion/luxury storytelling.
Passion for brand marketing, with a sharp cultural perspective that informs consumer-facing fashion campaigns.
Must have a background in print and video production.
Skilled storyteller with excellent written, visual, and verbal presentation abilities.
A background in art direction and copywriting is strongly preferred, as is confidence in building content frameworks and franchises.
Comfortable with Adobe Creative Suite and Google Slides, with a passion for creative copywriting, visual moodboarding and building elegant pitch materials.
Extensive on-set experience and deep knowledge of video and photography production, from pre- to post-production (for digital and print), as well as experience working with celebrity talent.
Strong familiarity with GQ and Vanity Fair brand styles and preferences, especially when it comes to fashion storytelling, casting and styling.
Demonstrated success managing creative project teams and improving output and efficiency while pushing for innovation in the work.
Highly organized, adaptable and adept at prioritizing a large volume of projects in a fast-paced environment with multiple layers of stakeholders.

Skills

Content Storytelling
Fashion Storytelling
Audience-First Work
Creative Point of View
Editorial Instincts
Fashion Industry Knowledge
Brand Objectives Translation
Content Development
Multi-format Production Oversight
Storytelling
Audience Engagement
Format Strengths Utilization
Versatile Creative Thinking
Innovative Work
Culturally Relevant Work
Print Storytelling
Digital Storytelling
Social-First Content Creation
Commissioned Illustration
Commissioned Photography
Narrative Video Production
Integrated Campaign Development
Experiential Activation Development
Creative Concept Tailoring
Budget Maximization
Creative Judgment
Editorial Judgment
Attention to Detail
Collaborative Leadership
Talent Knowledge
Format Knowledge
Platform Knowledge
Cultural Trend Understanding
Adobe Creative Suite
Google Slides
Creative Copywriting
Visual Moodboarding
Pitch Material Building
On-set Experience
Video Production
Photography Production
Pre-production
Post-production
Celebrity Talent Management
Brand Style Familiarity
Project Team Management
Output Improvement
Efficiency Improvement
Innovation Pushing
Organization
Adaptability
Prioritization
Team Management
Diversity and Inclusivity in Creative Process
Representation in Creative Process
Empathy in Team Management

Location

New York, NY

Work Type

Onsite

Experience Level

Senior
5-7 years

Salary/Compensations

$175,000 - $185,000

Benefits

Generous employee benefits package
Discretionary bonus compensation

About the Company

Condé Nast is one of the world's most renowned media publishing companies, creating and distributing every type of media today, spanning print and digital publishing in all formats.
With a portfolio of some of today's most influential brands, the company continues to grow its audience through a global operational and content infrastructure across its 12 owned and operated markets.
Headquartered in New York City, the company's owned and operated markets include China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico & Latin America, Spain, Taiwan, UAE/Dubai, the U.K., and the U.S., with additional local license partners in over twenty additional markets across the globe.
Lead brands include Vogue, The New Yorker, GQ, Architectural Digest, Condé Nast Traveler, Vanity Fair, Wired, Allure, Ars Technica, Bon Appétit, House & Garden, Pitchfork, Tatler, and Vogue Business.

Equal Opportunity

Condé Nast is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, familial status and other legally protected characteristics.