Executive Creative Director

Want to work on the cutting edge of social media? Want to join a company whose brand is so strong that we get unsolicited clients reaching out every week? Want to work at an agency whose mission is to Spread Joy? 

Movers+Shakers is a new kind of creative agency, built for the era of social & agility. We act as a creative AOR, influencer agency, and production house -- streamlined to drive cultural relevance with Gen Z and Millennials.

Brands like e.l.f., Netflix, Tinder, and Amazon rely on Movers+Shakers to win on social and beyond. We’ve gotten our clients over 250 billion views -- from explosive brand campaigns to viral daily content.

Fast Company named Movers+Shakers one of the "Most Innovative Companies" in the world, and Ad Age named us a "Small Agency of the Year" (three years in a row). Adweek called us "the best agency in the world at creating campaigns on TikTok." 

We're really proud of our work, and we're even more proud of our culture. In their first week, new employees inevitably comment on how positive and supportive our workplace is. A month in, they're noting how little ego there is, and how departments collaborate surprisingly deeply. 

Intrigued? Read on…

REMOTE-FIRST CULTURE! 

• This role will be remote, however this ECD will need to be living in either the LA or NY hub. 
• Work from Home, WeWork, your mom’s house, you choose! Our team is 100% remote-first, with hubs in LA and NYC.
• All employees can have an All-Access WeWork Pass to collaborate with teammates in your area or to simply change up your working environment. 
• Strong & tight-knit culture important to you? Us too! We’ve always been remote-first, and we’ve built a thriving culture. From zoom coffees to in-person hangouts, we thrive as a connected team. Most positions require some travel or time on site because of the needs of the role. For example: team meetings, client meetings, on-site production. Talk to your recruiter for more info!

THE ROLE 

Let’s cut to the chase: if you are an innovative creative leader with a social-first and culturally tuned-in mindset, looking to elevate social-first creativity to unprecedented heights, well…this job might be right for you.

The ECD will play a pivotal role in supporting the growth of our social-first, culture-first agency, leading, guiding and inspiring our creative team of 20+ writers, art directors, content creators, designers, motion artists and more. You’ll lead in setting the vision for how the brands we work with show up across every touchpoint (social, digital, experiential, OOH and more).  You will work in partnership with account and strategy leaders to not only grow accounts, but also innovate and develop award-winning work that keeps clients coming back for more.   

As ECD, you are the optimistic and tireless creative force leading the team to create culturally-tuned-in work that wows clients and impresses the industry.  You are a client whisperer, a trend-miner, a fierce collaborator and an inspiring mentor.  You foster an environment of innovation and mind-blowing creativity, inspiring your teams to do the best work of their careers.  You have a keen eye for social-first storytelling, and a penchant for work that lives at the cross-section of entertainment and advertising, ranging from viral social content to headline-grabbing campaigns and years-long campaign platforms.   

This role will report directly into CCO and Co-Founder Geoffrey Goldberg. Fun Fact: Geoffrey spent a former career as a Broadway performer, and is now recognized as an industry thought-leader, as a Creative 100 and Creative 40 under 40.  He brings a unique perspective on the convergence of Advertising, Entertainment and Creator Culture.

Only Movers and/or Shakers need apply 🙂

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leadership and Culture Development: Empower and lead a creative culture that fosters innovative thinking, supports professional growth, and develops the next generation of creative leaders through mentorship and hands-on leadership.
• Strategic Vision and Execution: Support the team in planning and executing visionary creative strategies that align with long-term goals, translating brand visions into high-impact campaigns that drive cultural relevance and community engagement.
• Collaboration and Integration: Foster collaboration across departments to deliver cohesive and innovative solutions for both client and internal projects. Work closely with strategy, finance, production, and influencer teams to bring creative concepts to fruition.
• Innovation and Culture Connoisseur: Champion a culture of curiosity and innovation by staying ahead of industry trends, integrating emerging technologies like Generative AI, and continuously adapting to the evolving social media landscape.
• Client and Business Development Support: Collaborate with clients, other departments, and new-business teams to support business development through concepting and pitching creative solutions that exceed client expectations and achieve measurable results.
• Future-Oriented Growth Focus: Support and help build the vision for the future of creativity at M+S, focusing on hiring for growth, from diverse backgrounds, building teams with unique skill sets, and developing new organizational structures or technologies to support creative work and agency growth

QUALIFICATIONS

• 15+ years of experience, with a preference for candidates who have worked both brand/platform-side and agency-side, in creative leadership roles.  During this time you have built a track record of successful new business wins, as well as award-winning work.
• Social Media Expertise: Proven track record in overseeing the development of creative work across social media, with specific experience working on big idea campaign platforms, as well as with short-form video content and other emerging platforms.
• Leadership and Influence: Significant leadership experience in agency settings or with large brands, capable of leading by example, fostering a positive work environment, and encouraging a culture of innovation and collaboration.
• Strategic Acumen: Deep understanding of marketing strategy and branding with the ability to meet and exceed the unexpressed needs of CMOs through insightful proposals and strategic thinking.
• Exceptional communication skills: adept at inspiring teams, selling creative concepts persuasively through well-designed presentation decks, and maintaining robust client relationships.
• Coaching and Positive Impact: Strong capabilities in coaching and helping team members grow, with a passion for spreading joy and a positive attitude in the workplace.

We look forward to hearing from you! 🎵💃

BASE SALARY RANGE

Our estimated range for this role is $275,000-325,000* 

*Don’t let this range drive your decision to apply. Actual compensation packages are based on the level of skill and experience each candidate brings to their role. Similarly, there might also be a more senior or junior position available, that would be a better fit with your expertise. For example, a person may apply for a Senior Creative Producer role, and we may assess that their skills are at the Creative Producer level. Each level has its own compensation range.

At Movers+Shakers, we pride ourselves on competitive salaries, and we work hard to ensure there is pay equity across the company. We welcome open and honest conversations about compensation in all of our initial calls. We look forward to meeting you!