Executive Creative Director - Innovation

Company Description

About Team One: 

Team One is Publicis Groupe’s fully integrated media, digital, and communications agency built to help premium brands thrive in a rapidly evolving world. We’re known as the ‘architects of aspiration’ helping luxury brands reach modern affluents and next-gen consumers through culturally fluent strategies and experiences, unmatched access, and the agility to move at the speed of culture.

We’re a team of 400+ creators, doers, and difference-makers across six North American offices—Los Angeles (our HQ), Dallas, New York, Chicago, Atlanta, and Boise. Together, we’re proud partners to iconic brands, including Lexus and the Lexus Dealer Association, Marriott International, The Ritz-Carlton, Barclays, The RealReal, HKS Architects, Metabo HPT, KB Home, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Moėt Hennessy, Citi., and Cathay Pacific Airlines.

We take pride in our industry-shaping creativity, connection, and exceptional culture (that has landed us awards like Fast Company’s Best Workplace for Innovators and Ad Age's "Best Places to Work" in 2024).

Overview

General Summary:

This groundbreaking role at Team One is designed to lead creative innovation and the early adoption of cutting-edge technologies. We are seeking a visionary leader to combine creativity with technology, crafting extraordinary ideas that propel our clients into the future.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Oversight: Spearhead the Experience Design team, encompassing 2D/screen design, data-informed design, and social media campaigns.

• Innovation Leadership: Drive the development of an industry-leading, technology-forward creative team. Champion new capabilities, tools, and innovations such as personalization-at-scale, dynamic creativity, Generative AI, and interactive content.

• Client Engagement: Serve as a proactive counselor and thought leader for clients by deepening their technological engagement and representing digital innovation in new business pitches.

• Cross-Department Collaboration: Formulate strategic internal teams to explore future opportunities, generate white papers, speak at conferences, and influence the technological perspective for Team One.

• Groupe Integration: Facilitate connections across agencies within our holding company, leveraging Groupe platforms and technologies to enhance Team One's service offerings.

Essential Skills:

LEADERSHIP

Unite people, ideas, and technology to achieve remarkable outcomes. Influence extends throughout the agency and client portfolios.

ENTREPRENEURIAL VISION

Possess a deep curiosity and the ability to shape the future. Introduce new partners, programs, and technologies while driving agency growth.

TECHNOLOGY PROFICIENCY

Expertise in diverse delivery platforms and enterprise technology solutions. Fluent in recommending cutting-edge systems, software, and platforms.

EXTERNAL CONNECTOR & COMMUNICATOR

Excel in building strategic relationships with CIOs, CTOs, and CMOs. Thrive in collaborative problem-solving and idea generation.

Partners with:

• Creative teams

• Chief Data Officer

• Chief Media Officer (media, events, PR)

• Account Management leadership

• Production/technology leaders within Publicis Groupe

• Clients (marketing, technology, and information teams)

Day-to-Day Focus:

Develop unique experiential digital campaigns and media partnerships, including breakthroughs in AI

Demonstrate how using technology available can engage consumers and immerse them in rich and creative experiences

Lead and inspire creative talent and our clients 

Establish high standards for creative excellence and strategic decision-making

Collaborate with diverse disciplines to craft impactful digital strategies

Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends, actively driving conversation and idea sharing

Provide visionary leadership in new business initiatives and pitches

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Proven expertise in leading digital business transformations.

• 15+ years in the industry, with 7+ leading teams in digital agencies or similar environments.

• Strong client-facing presentation skills and the ability to simplify complex ideas.

Experience: Proven ability in creating and producing successful, award-caliber digital and innovative ideas from the ground up.  

Education: College degree is preferred; however, competency is evaluated based on body of work.

Skills & Abilities: Must be able to direct and inspire creative talent by example as well as collaboration.  Must be able to balance the desire to do groundbreaking creative work with a responsibility to achieve results.  Must be able to adhere to strict deadlines and schedules.  Must be proactive and accountable for the success of the client’s business and able to develop strong working relationships with counterparts at the client.

Working Conditions:  Team One is a professional, fast-paced, creative business environment.  All employees are expected to support Team One’s commitment to providing a respectful & safe workplace.  There may be times when lifting up to 25lbs. is required.  Overtime, including evenings and/ or weekend work- may be required.  There may be occasion to travel.  All employees are expected to conduct themselves in a professional and acceptable manner during working hours and all work-related events, including but not limited to, holiday parties, off-sites, client meetings/events, shoot locations, etc.

Additional Information

Our Publicis Groupe motto “Viva La Différence” means we’re better together, and we believe that our differences make us stronger. It means we honor and celebrate all identities, across all facets of intersectionality, and it underpins all that we do as an organization. We are focused on fostering belonging and creating equitable & inclusive experiences for all talent. 

Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive.  Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K,  as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.

If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact [email protected].  All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation Range: $241,000.00 - $410,000.00 annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 5/2/25.

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Compensation Range: USD $0.00 - USD $0.00/Annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. This role may also be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 12/1/2025.