Creative Directors

Does anyone else find Figma insanely frustrating for certain workflows? We’ve had a few new starters who can’t seem to accept it’s not the holy grail for every output and will continue to use it even … more

Hi. Portfolio question... Been freelancing the last year so it's been a good 18 months since I've added work to my site. I don't want it to get stale as I search for new opportunities, but I'… more

Ok. CDs what would you like to tell your ECD or CCO you don’t feel you can?

Looking for a new process for my team related to developing campaign ideas. Anyone have any thoughts? I feel like the teams bring forward ideas that aren’t fleshed out or thought through enough. Like… more

For those of you who lead remote teams. Are some of your team members tipping the scale more in the favor of life than work? If so, what are some of the things you are doing to be sure? And, what have… more

Is 60 days of travel in a year over the top, or normal for a lot of other CDs?

I’ve taken a new job at a big network agency. They’re not so well known for doing good work but have new management with a solid track record.

Any advice for coming into a big place and trying to get the agency u… more

I had a talk with a recruiter who told me to make my resume more specialized towards the industry I'm applying to, Even if it's another creative director position.
I'm a little confused on… more

Network agency CDs. How often do you work with your CCO? I worked with my ECD super closely and he was my manager. Now he just got moved to a different account I have to report to the CCO directly whi… more

Any one have a harrowing resignation moment? I once gave a 6 week notice (my choice) but, the background check at the new company took 4 weeks. Even though I was sure my background was clean, it was n… more

Anyone ever had a CD that outranks you tell you that your team’s creative is poor? This is coming from the place of a very toxic work environment. How would you handle it? Leaving is an obvious soluti… more

Has anyone on here used chatgpt to help write a brand manifesto? If so- how’d it go and what prompts did you use? Asking for a friend.

Any preferred ways to handle burnout? Vacations help when I can but that boost doesn't last too long

Someone should conduct a study that looks at the likelihood of agency leaders that support remote work and also love being around their family.

I hate the fact that people snacking during a Teams meeting agitates me. But, it does.

Hello CDs (every level) do you feel you are instrumental in shaping and reinforcing a positive creative culture within your team(s)? If not, what’s stopping you?

Has anyone found a succesful way to boost morale around hybrid or RTO? I can't imagine what it's like to be a recentish grad who has mostly worked during the pandemic

Please share a funny, odd, or unexpected story related to a moment in your career as a CD.

What process do you have in place to make sure (specifically fast turnaround) work goes to clients without errors? Is it the account team’s responsibility to double check before sending? Creative? Bot… more

What kinds of other jobs are Creative Directors jumping ship to? And I’m not looking for in-house options. What other careers easily translate for CDs?

I saw an ECD role in NYC posted within my agency’s network. I know that they’re looking for someone with huge credibility, tons of awards who is respected (and known) in the industry. I don’t have tho… more

Anyone taken an online business, creative leadership, or brand strategy course that was actually useful? I’m a newish CD and want to use our education benefit to upskill.

CDs how many vacation days do you get annually? My company has unlimited PTO, is taking 27 days off a year too much? Kinda feel guilty. 🙄 When I was at my last agency I had 21 days and I used all of … more

My team is burnt out. Put forth a plan for more staff — was told to put it all on the table. I did. Then it was said its too much — we’ll never get that many heads. Pairing it down to a multi year ask.

The feedbac… more

We are a 10ish year old agency that has professionalized leadership in the past year.
Given that context, our owners invested in a big new building with lots of space, a fitness center, premium coffee,… more

I’ve got a situation with a new creative team (from another group now in my group) who just want to go rogue and do their own thing and not follow the plan or what’s being asked by the larger team? Th… more

This might be a dumb question but are there any types of creative director roles that just focus on defining mood and aesthetic? I ended up in advertising but have always hated the “big idea” ideating stage. I ca… more

Anyone here have to propose a team restructure in the past? (With your current team and additional roles proposed.)

Would love any advice and or conversation around this topic. It’s my first time doin… more

What are some effective ways of dealing with a micromanager ECD?

As I was filling out my umpteenth job application, the company asked for a two minute introduction video. It feels a little lazy on their part for not doing an initial interview, but also does this me… more

Our department has gone through some turmoil over the last year. What are a few things you’ve all done to wrangle back control from the account team? Looking for some ideas/advice that can help tweak … more