VP, Creative Director (Design)

Looking for something fresh? Day One Agency is hiring.

Day One is a creative agency committed to bringing fresh thinking to our work. Every. Single. Day. For us, every day is day one, a new opportunity to start from the beginning, find a new angle, and let our creativity and curiosity lead us to earn the unexpected.

We’ve built a reputation as a creative partner tuned for navigating culture today; helping brands build legacy through relevance. We’re looking to expand our team with a new VP, Creative Director. You’ll become part of an award winning collective of cultural insiders* and industry outsiders**, all of whom are storytellers at heart.

Below you’ll find some specifics about the role. At Day One, the job description is truly just the start. Our best team members are enthusiasts who opt-in and bring something to the party.

Ready to join a team that's been on Fast Company's Most Innovative list for three years running, made the Ad-Age A-List and been named Agency to Watch 2025, and took home Campaign AOY in 2025 and PR Week Midsize AOY 4 years in row (2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026)?

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This position is full-time, requires a hybrid work schedule, and is only available in Los Angeles.

Responsibilities

• Be a creative team leader and champion of big ideas
• Execute and sell creative and brand vision for our clients and the Day One brand
• Inspire, motivate, and manage internal design & creative teams to think differently while actively inspiring clients to elevate their work
• Come from a place of earning it, developing concepts designed to connect with culture
• Shape and develop cohesive narratives, maximizing the quality of our output
• Ideate and develop breakthrough concepts, setting an example for the team
• Bring a solution oriented approach to every challenge
• Communicate across teams consistently and effectively
• Review and refine briefs, project plans and staffing across projects
• Act as a true team player - willing to take on any creative task, big or small.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in art direction/design
• Experience successfully managing and mentoring creatives and leading projects from ideation through to execution
• Experience working successfully across disciplines
• Driven by the creative landscape of social media
• Experience leading complex assignments and collaborating with a diverse team
• Visually led skill set, with ability to oversee ideation and presentations
• Experience project managing deliverables and organizing resources
• Entrepreneurial spirit and a style that inspires
• Proficiency in generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Runway, or similar platform
• Bachelor’s degree

Compensation + Benefits We value all of our employees and are happy to provide comprehensive benefits to help support them holistically in the best way we can. We offer all our employees:

• Health Care (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Paid Time Off and Company Paid Holidays
• Summer Fridays
• 401K Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Lifestyle Spending Account
• Paid Parental Leave
• Commuter Benefits
• New Business Referral Bonus
• Employee Referral Bonus

The Company is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base compensation range for this role is $190,000 - $210,000 and this position is eligible for benefits that include medical insurance (health, dental, and vision), retirement plan, paid time off, paid parental leave, new business and employee referral bonuses, etc. Please note that the compensation information provided is a good faith estimate for New York City based hires only and is provided pursuant to the New York City Pay Transparency Law. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as candidates' relevant work experience, skills, qualifications, and location.