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SALT XC

Advertising Services · 443 people

Creative Director, Portfolio

Posted 9 Oct

What’s this role about? Lead multidisciplinary creative teams to develop breakthrough brand platforms and integrated campaigns for Kraft Heinz brands. Oversee the execution of creative work across all consumer touchpoints, including national advertising, social content, and retail experiences.

Chicago, Illinois
Hybrid
$145K – $170K
Full-time
10+ years exp
2045 W Grand Ave, PMB 89472, Chicago, Illinois 60612

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Company

About SALT XC A North American marketing agency that creates connected experiences through creative, digital & media innovation.

SALT XC

Earn the World's Attention

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201-500 employees
Advertising Services
2019
Privately Held
42k LinkedIn followers

Responsibilities

  • Inspire and lead multidisciplinary teams of Sr. creative creatives, and Designers, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration and high performance while growing, motivating and retaining top talent across a portfolio of Kraft Heinz brands.
  • Champion integrated thinking across every consumer touchpoint-from TV, social and digital to experiential, OOH, retail, shopper marketing, and emerging platforms-ensuring cohesive, compelling brand experiences, visual excellence and message consistency.
  • Lead the development and execution of integrated creative across advertising, retail, shopper marketing, and brand experiences, managing multiple projects, workflows and brand portfolios while balancing long-term brand building with speed, agility and cultural relevance.
  • Lead teams to deliver bold, non-traditional creative solutions across integrated campaigns, collaborating closely with the Executive Creative Director to align creative vision with agency and brand’s objectives.
  • Big ideas that inspire consumers across every touchpoint-from national campaigns to the moment of purchase.
  • Retail experiences that feel like an extension of the brand, not an afterthought.
  • High-performing creative teams that consistently produce outstanding work.
  • Strong partnerships with brand and retail stakeholders built on trust, creativity, and collaboration.
  • Creative that moves culture, wins at retail, and delivers measurable business impact.
  • The anticipated annual base salary range for this position is $145,000–$170,000. Individual compensation within this range is determined based on job-related factors such as experience, skills, level of responsibility, internal equity, and business needs. This range represents the expected base salary for this role and does not include other elements of The Kitchen’s total rewards program.

Qualification

Creative & MediaMarketingManagement & LeadershipArt & DesignRetail
  • Integrated Creative Leadership: Proven success leading integrated creative across advertising, digital, social, retail and shopper marketing, with 8+ years of experience in advertising, integrated marketing or medium-agnostic creative—or a track record that demonstrates exceptional advancement.
  • Creative Excellence: A strong portfolio showcasing originality, innovation and integrated thinking across brand campaigns, retail experiences and consumer touchpoints.
  • International Recognition: Experience creating world-class campaigns that have achieved international recognition or earned multiple international awards.
  • Leadership & Talent Development: An established leader with a proven ability to inspire, mentor and develop creative talent while elevating the creative output of multidisciplinary teams.
  • Strategic & Innovative Thinking: A big-picture thinker who consistently develops bold, unconventional ideas that extend beyond executional solutions and drive cultural and business impact.
  • Retail & Shopper Expertise: Experience translating brand ideas into compelling retail and shopper marketing experiences that strengthen brand equity and drive conversion.
  • Communication & Influence: Exceptional presentation, communication and storytelling skills, with experience influencing senior stakeholders and building trusted relationships.
  • Collaborative & Entrepreneurial Mindset: A positive, proactive and collaborative leader who takes initiative, brings forward new ideas and contributes to a strong team culture.
  • Production & Operational Excellence: Experience managing creative production, collaborating with photographers, directors and vendors, and delivering high-quality work within budget.
  • Organization & Adaptability: Strong organizational, time management and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

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