Chief Creative Officer

About the role

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. At Monks, we believe in fostering an environment where a diversity of perspectives can thrive. We proactively work to design hiring processes that promote equity and inclusion while mitigating bias. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome and encourage qualified applicants, from all backgrounds, who are excited to contribute to our mission. #LI-HYBRID #LI-ZZ1

Requirements

• 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.
• Bonus if you've helped shape creative departments at a high-growth or global agency.

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Additional Information

Please note that we will never request payment or bank account information at any stage of the recruitment process. As we continue to grow our teams, we urge you to be cautious of fraudulent job postings or recruitment activities that misuse our company name and information. Please protect your personal information during any recruitment process. While Monks may contact potential candidates via LinkedIn, all applications must be submitted through our official website ( monks.com/careers ). At .monks , we believe creativity is not just a department-it's the centerpiece of everything we make. We're on the hunt for a Chief Creative Officer (CCO) who brings bold vision, undeniable presence, and a proven creative pedigree to help shape what's next in advertising, storytelling, and brand experiences. This is an opportunity to lead a globally recognized, culturally-driven creative force at the forefront of marketing and innovation.

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