Creative Director, Fractional (Santa Monica)

We are excited to introduce Wonder Project, a transformative new media company for the global faith and values audience. We understand the profound impact that stories have on our lives, and our purpose is to tell stories that restore faith in things worth believing in that will endure for generations. Guided by the principles of courage, collaboration, excellence and service, we strive to see the world through different perspectives, recognizing that empathy fosters understanding and unity.

We are looking for motivated team members who are passionate about their craft and hungry to make a meaningful impact through their work. On our team, we value creativity, curiosity, kindness and a bias towards action. Those with a desire for growth, experience and opportunity who can excel in a dynamic and lean organization will fit right in. We welcome you to join us on this journey, where our work is a testament to our unwavering commitment to restoring faith in things worth believing in.

About the Role

As a fractional Creative Director, you will be key in building our brand vision. You will oversee the ideation and development of creative assets, primarily for marketing Wonder’s films and series, but also for our company’s brand identity. You will manage and source creative agencies and freelancers, ensuring they deliver excellence on time and within budget. You’ve worked on and developed the identity of notable brands, and have the ability to conjure up beautiful, original ideas from thin air. You’re a leader with an incredible eye and a gift for delighting viewers, but you’re also pragmatic–you excel at communicating ideas, understanding business needs and getting the job efficiently and smoothly.

Day to Day

• Oversee development and execution of all creative collateral (graphics, video, copy) for paid, social, email, push, PR, print, in-person and homepage marketing campaigns
• Oversee and deliver assets supporting corporate communications, including decks, reports, interactive presentations and physical assets for events
• Hire and lead external talent (freelancers, creative agencies, vendors, etc.), ensuring alignment with project requirements, quality standards, and business objectives
• Establish the process for and lead blue-sky ideation sessions that inspire innovative thinking while producing actionable next steps
• Update and collaborate on style guide and brand voice
• Develop process for and manage creative briefs and creative reviews, to ensure specs are clearly defined, and to ensure that deliverables meet expectations
• Oversee budgets for external resources, track costs against deliverables and allocate resources effectively
• Define best practices to optimize production pipeline and manage asset workflow across multiple high-priority projects
• Collaborate across multiple marketing departments - community/social, paid media, faith and partnerships, film and series and PR/comms, listening to needs and requirements, offering inspiration and delivering creative output that elevates the brand

The Ideal Candidate

• Has 8+ years of creative experience in advertising or marketing for streaming, film, TV or other enterprise-level content production/distribution, and 4+ years of creative team leadership experience with management responsibilities
• Has exceptional leadership and communication skills. Expert in collaborating with and creating consensus among internal and external teams (agencies, designers, writers, producers and more)
• Has extensive experience leading creative work (design, copywriting, video production)
• Is a brilliant storyteller, able to conceive great ideas, as well as to inspire and influence others to produce their best work
• Is an expert with enterprise-level creative tools
• Is resilient and positive - you understand that high-growth environments mean a lot of change, and that’s where you thrive
• Is highly organized with strong project management skills, including the ability to prioritize, and manage timelines and resources effectively
• Is strategic and forward-thinking with the ability to synthesize ideas and trends to develop fresh, compelling, creative solutions
• Will have a portfolio available upon request

Salary & Benefits

Total compensation: $73,000 for the duration (~$12,000 per month)

This is a full-time-equivalent contract with flexible hours. While we expect consistent, high-quality output, we focus on deliverables rather than set working hours.

The WONDER Project, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. All employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with applicable state and federal laws. In addition, The WONDER Project, Inc. will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. The WONDER Project, Inc. will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and federal law.