Creative Director, Portfolio

ROLE OVERVIEW

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Inspire and lead multidisciplinary teams of Sr. creative creatives, and Designers, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration and high performance while growing, motivating and retaining top talent across a portfolio of Kraft Heinz brands.
• Champion integrated thinking across every consumer touchpoint-from TV, social and digital to experiential, OOH, retail, shopper marketing, and emerging platforms-ensuring cohesive, compelling brand experiences, visual excellence and message consistency.
• Lead the development and execution of integrated creative across advertising, retail, shopper marketing, and brand experiences, managing multiple projects, workflows and brand portfolios while balancing long-term brand building with speed, agility and cultural relevance.
• Lead teams to deliver bold, non-traditional creative solutions across integrated campaigns, collaborating closely with the Executive Creative Director to align creative vision with agency and brand’s objectives.

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

• Integrated Creative Leadership: Proven success leading integrated creative across advertising, digital, social, retail and shopper marketing, with 8+ years of experience in advertising, integrated marketing or medium-agnostic creative—or a track record that demonstrates exceptional advancement.
• Creative Excellence: A strong portfolio showcasing originality, innovation and integrated thinking across brand campaigns, retail experiences and consumer touchpoints.
• International Recognition: Experience creating world-class campaigns that have achieved international recognition or earned multiple international awards.
• Leadership & Talent Development: An established leader with a proven ability to inspire, mentor and develop creative talent while elevating the creative output of multidisciplinary teams.
• Strategic & Innovative Thinking: A big-picture thinker who consistently develops bold, unconventional ideas that extend beyond executional solutions and drive cultural and business impact.
• Retail & Shopper Expertise: Experience translating brand ideas into compelling retail and shopper marketing experiences that strengthen brand equity and drive conversion.
• Communication & Influence: Exceptional presentation, communication and storytelling skills, with experience influencing senior stakeholders and building trusted relationships.
• Collaborative & Entrepreneurial Mindset: A positive, proactive and collaborative leader who takes initiative, brings forward new ideas and contributes to a strong team culture.
• Production & Operational Excellence: Experience managing creative production, collaborating with photographers, directors and vendors, and delivering high-quality work within budget.
• Organization & Adaptability: Strong organizational, time management and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

What Success Looks Like