Creative Director

Looking for your chance to make a real impact?

Firespring, Nebraska's first Certified B Corporation, is looking for an amazing human to join our team. We’re known for providing marketing, printing and strategic guidance to thousands of brands, businesses and nonprofits in all 50 states and all over the world. Our mission is to accelerate client prosperity so we collectively do more good.

Please let us know if this position sounds like your dream job.

Job Description

At Firespring, creativity isn’t just what we do-it’s who we are. Our Creative Director amplifies the value of our brand and services by leading a talented team, elevating creative output, and ensuring brand consistency and excellence across every touchpoint. This role blends visionary leadership with hands-on creative direction and mentorship, inspiring our team to deliver meaningful, effective, and unforgettable creative for Firespring and our clients.

Key Roles

• Lead & Mentor - Hire, guide, and grow creative talent while fostering a positive, collaborative, and growth-minded culture.
• Creative Direction & Quality - Provide clear vision, constructive feedback, and a high bar for creative excellence across all deliverables.
• Collaboration & Strategy - Partner with leaders across teams to align creative work with brand and business goals.
• Process & Efficiency - Continuously improve workflows, resource allocation, and project management to ensure work is delivered on time and at a high standard.
• Trendspotting & Thought Leadership - Stay ahead of design, marketing, and advertising trends, sparking fresh ideas and sharing best practices that push us forward.
  
  

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Provide input and direction on creative briefs, ensuring alignment with goals and clarity for the team.
• Lead creative ideation sessions, guiding concepts, strategies, and client presentations.
• Review, edit, and refine creative work to maintain Firespring’s quality standards and brand identity.
• Ensure brand consistency across all channels, with special focus on social media and marketing content.
• Oversee multiple projects and timelines, managing resources and troubleshooting challenges.
• Jump in when needed on pitches, campaigns, or client projects, leading by example.
• Partner with internal leaders in marketing, sales, and support to align creative strategies with client objectives.
• Provide strategic direction for content and social media initiatives to drive engagement and impact.
• Evaluate team performance, identify growth opportunities, and mentor individuals for career development.
• Organize team-building opportunities and cultivate an environment of trust, collaboration, and innovation.
• Maintain strong relationships with creative vendors, partners, and industry resources.
  
  

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of agency or related creative leadership experience.
• Proven track record of leading creative teams and delivering high-quality work across multiple channels.
• Expertise in marketing, design, and advertising strategies.
• Exceptional presentation and communication skills, with the ability to simply complex ideas.
• Strength in managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Natural problem-solver who brings clarity in the midst of complexity.
• Collaborative, adaptable, and passionate about growing both people and ideas.
  
  

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary—You don’t need to go to the grocery store to bring home the bacon. We reward candidates who wow us by offering competitive pay
• Hours—40 hrs, flexibility required.
• 401(k)—Your parents preached about the importance of saving. Now we’re helping you get it done. Firespring provides professional financial advisors who will help you make a plan and guide your investments.
• Fun—Millions of people go to work, punch the clock from 8 to 5 and hate every moment of it. That’s not the case here. We prioritize loving your experience here and have a group of people dedicated to creating activities inside and outside the office. To put it mildly, we’re serious about having fun—and it reflects in our work and the relationships too.
• Miscellaneous Benefits—Not all benefits are about the Benjamins, baby. Some of the things you’ll enjoy while working here include unlimited soft drinks, tea and beer. Dress code? We want you to have personal freedom—just stick to the general guidelines of your role and you be you.
  
  

Ready to come aboard? Let’s make this happen.

While we genuinely appreciate your interest in employment with Firespring, we can only respond to the most qualified candidates.

Firespring is an EEO/AA employer.