Group Creative Director-Temporary Worker

Job Description:

• *TEMP Role-W2 on dentsu Payroll Only
• *Duration: 10/1-11/26/2025

**Approximately 20 Hours/Week

• *Remote with some client travel
• *Must be US based

About Merkle:

Merkle, a dentsu company, powers the experience economy. For more than 35 years, the company has put people at the heart of its approach to digital business transformation. As the only integrated experience consultancy in the world with a heritage in data science and business performance, Merkle delivers holistic, end-to-end experiences that drive growth, engagement, and loyalty. Merkle's expertise has earned recognition as a "Leader" by top industry analyst firms, in categories such as digital transformation and commerce, experience design, engineering and technology integration, digital marketing, data science, CRM and loyalty, and customer data management. With more than 16,000 employees, Merkle operates in 30+ countries throughout the Americas, EMEA, and APAC.  

Overview:

We’re seeking a Temporary Group Creative Director who can inspire teams to deliver at the highest level. This role will span north star visioning, customer journey design, and the creation of a microsite that unifies these elements into a format that’s easy to share and socialize. This role is remote with some client travel to workshops and meetings.

• You'll drive stakeholder interviews, client workshops and internal ideation sessions.
• You'll oversee all user experience and creative direction to ensure it meets client objectives while achieving our financial objectives.
• You'll be a go-to client-facing voice, nurture client relationships, presenting creative and be a liaison between the client and creatives.
• You'll foster a supportive culture.
• You'll demonstrate an understanding of unique audiences and creating experiences that are relevant to each.

Qualifications

• 12 years minimum experience leading a creative team
• Strategic and creative skills (written, visual, and conceptual)
• Experience ideating for clients in the financial industry
• Client service and presentation skills
• Experience utilizing a variety of technology platforms and media channels

Additional Information:

The hourly pay range for this position is $65.38-$105.60. The hourly pay rate for the successful candidate is based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and other factors permitted by law. Temporary employees are eligible for paid holidays in accordance with dentsu policy, as well as safe and sick time. This position is not eligible for any other benefits or other compensation.  

To begin the application process, please click on the "Apply" button at the top of this job posting. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and qualified candidates will be contacted for next steps.  

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Location:

USA - Remote - Massachusetts

Brand:

Merkle

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Temporary

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