Studio Lead & Creative Director
Unscheduled Creative Studio is seeking a Studio Lead & Creative Director to help lead our creative vision, mentor talent, and shape the future of the studio. This role is responsible for overseeing creative quality across all client engagements while helping build systems, processes, and culture that support exceptional work.
The ideal candidate combines strategic thinking with hands-on creative leadership and is comfortable moving between high-level vision and detailed execution. You will work across branding, campaigns, digital experiences, motion, and creative production while helping guide both clients and creative teams toward successful outcomes.
What You’ll Do
- Lead creative direction across branding, campaign, digital, and content initiatives.
- Guide creative teams through concept development, refinement, and execution.
- Establish and maintain creative standards across the studio.
- Present work to clients and facilitate strategic creative conversations.
- Mentor designers, motion designers, writers, and creative collaborators.
- Contribute to studio growth, operations, and business development initiatives.
- Collaborate with strategy and account leadership to align creative work with business objectives.
- Build scalable creative systems and workflows that improve quality and efficiency.
- Help shape the long-term vision and evolution of the studio.
What We’re Looking For
- 10+ years of experience in creative leadership, agency leadership, or design leadership roles.
- Exceptional portfolio demonstrating brand, campaign, and digital work.
- Strong understanding of branding, marketing, storytelling, and creative strategy.
- Experience managing and mentoring multidisciplinary creative teams.
- Strong presentation, communication, and leadership skills.
- Ability to balance creative excellence with business realities.
- Experience building client relationships and leading high-profile presentations.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a desire to help grow a creative business.
Bonus Qualifications
- Experience building or leading creative teams within an agency or studio environment.
- Background in motion, digital experiences, or integrated campaign development.
- Experience contributing to business development and studio operations.
- Familiarity with resource planning, staffing, and studio management.
Why Unscheduled
Unscheduled is building a different kind of creative studio—one that combines strategic thinking, exceptional craft, and flexible creative support. As Studio Lead & Creative Director, you’ll help shape the work, the culture, and the future direction of the studio while working alongside a team that values curiosity, collaboration, and creative excellence.
How to Apply
Submit your resume, portfolio, and a brief introduction outlining your leadership experience, creative philosophy, and the type of work you’re most passionate about creating.