Monks · 1 week ago
Chief Creative Officer
New York, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$360K/yr - $400K/yr
15+ years expMonks is a global digital marketing brand that emphasizes creativity as the centerpiece of its operations. They are seeking a Chief Creative Officer to lead their creative vision, mentor teams, and collaborate with leadership to drive innovative campaigns.
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Responsibilities
Lead and elevate the creative vision for .monks in North America
Inspire and mentor multi-disciplinary creative teams, ensuring work is bold, strategic, and beautifully executed
Partner closely with leadership across disciplines—strategy, production, account, and operations—to shape pitch-winning ideas and transformative campaigns
Be an active face of .monks creatively—presenting work, pitching, and representing us publicly
Help architect the next era of .monks: creative at the center, collaboration at its core
Qualification
Required
A true creative leader—with a proven track record as a chief creative officer, executive creative leader or equivalent at top-tier creative agencies or brand-side leadership roles
Known and respected in the industry, with press-worthy campaigns and award-winning work (Cannes Lions, D&AD, AdAge, etc.), but more importantly, someone who creates work people feel—measured, insight-driven, and strategic
Charismatic and compelling—you walk into a room and people lean in. You can sell an idea, command a presentation, and make clients and creatives feel seen and inspired
A culture builder—the kind of leader that encourages collaboration and open mindedness while always bringing a perspective. You're human-first, not ego-first. You shape inclusive teams, mentor talent, and know how to create environments where the best work gets made
Comfortable moving from brand to digital to experiential, always putting creativity at the center, grounded in insight and driven by impact
Able to translate client feedback into opportunity, not compromise. You're a creative translator as much as a visionary
15+ years in creative leadership roles, with 5+ years as CCO or equivalent
A portfolio of culturally significant work and big brand campaigns that have moved business and earned accolades
Experience across brand, digital, social, content, and experiential—demonstrating breadth and depth of thinking
Strong business acumen, with an understanding of how to build creative that works as hard as it inspires
A people-first approach that builds trust and confidence in rooms of clients, colleagues, and collaborators
Preferred
Bonus if you've helped shape creative departments at a high-growth or global agency
Benefits
Excellent, full coverage medical, dental, and vision insurance - more about our coverage here!
Generous PTO and 15 company-wide holidays
401k with company contribution
Paid parental leave
Work-life balance with an emphasis on personal well-being
Career growth in a disruptor space & entrepreneurial opportunities within the Monks network
A globally diverse & inclusive culture with employee resource groups such as S4 Melanin, Pride.Monks, Cultura.Monks, and more!
Authentic commitment to DEI efforts and sustainable growth.
Company
Monks
Monks combines an extraordinary range of global marketing and technology services to accelerate business possibilities and redefine how brands and businesses interact with the world.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Kashif Zafar
SVP, Global eCommerce | CEO of Commerce.Monks
Brady Brim-DeForest
Co-Founder
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