Adopt is seeking a Creative Director to lead creative strategy and craft across brand design, identity systems, communications, and campaigns that capture the imagination of consumers and deliver real value for our clients. This role calls for a senior creative leader who brings a fresh perspective to every challenge and consistently produces work that is distinctive, effective, and culturally resonant. They lead by example conceptually, strategically, and creatively, developing world-class ideas and connected creative ecosystems while mentoring and elevating the talent around them. This person brings ideas to life from first thought to final expression. They define the approach, shape the work, and drive it through execution, operating comfortably in the workshop and in the work alongside their teams. They simplify the complex by turning layered strategic thinking into clear ideas and compelling storytelling that moves both teams and clients forward. They are a multidisciplinary creative thinker who can bring a brand to life across any medium, from identity systems and campaigns to environments, content, and emerging platforms. They think beyond singular outputs, ensuring every touchpoint contributes to a unified world that feels intentional, immersive, and scalable. They are equally comfortable shaping ideas internally and presenting the work externally, crafting strong narratives and guiding client conversations with confidence. They delegate quickly, empower teams, and maintain strong creative oversight while keeping a meticulous eye for craft and taking the final look at decks and deliverables before they leave the room. At Adopt, you’ll help define how brands show up at the intersection of sport and culture, guiding teams to deliver integrated, best-in-class creative thinking for partners across the Adopt and Publicis Media portfolio. Responsibilities - Build: Identify, grow, and develop talent in and for the Portland-based creative team, helping people achieve their best work. - Lead: Inspire teammates to produce world-class ideas while coaching them to grow as creative professionals. - Direct: Set the creative vision and guide projects from early thinking through final execution. - Collaborate: Work side-by-side with teams and clients to develop strategies, shape concepts, and establish creative direction. - Define: Take initiative to establish the approach, clarifying how the team moves from idea to outcome and how ideas expand into systems, platforms, and worlds. - Solve: Approach challenges with curiosity and creativity, developing smart solutions to complex problems. - Simplify: Translate layered strategy into clear, compelling ideas and creative storytelling. - Present: Craft strong narratives and confidently present ideas to clients. - Drive: Create momentum around the work—delegating quickly while maintaining creative oversight. - Refine: Maintain a meticulous eye for craft, taking the final look at decks and deliverables before they leave the room. - Partner: Work closely with strategy, production, project management, and creative leadership to shape the strongest solutions. - Generate: Lead by example in developing ideas that inspire teams and elevate the work. - Explore: Stay curious about sport, culture, and emerging creative thinking. - Connect: Build strong relationships with clients and collaborators. - Champion: Set the bar for creative thinking, craft, and professionalism with a consistent lens on world-building and brand storytelling Qualifications - Located (or willing to relocate) near Portland, Oregon - 12-15 years’ experience in the creative industry - An excellent portfolio that spans the full spectrum of brand design, brand identity, brand campaigns, and brand communications with evidence of building cohesive, multi-touchpoint brand worlds - Exceptional design aesthetic, variations on styles, and awareness of design trends and innovation - Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and interpersonal), including strong deck writing and client presentation abilities - A clear, creative point of view with the ability to contribute meaningfully to the strategic development of assignments - Experience collaborating side-by-side with diverse strategic, creative, business, and production teams to seamlessly execute projects - Superb professionalism and mature presence in all aspects - specifically working directly with high-profile executives, athletes, and talent - Highly capable and confident in providing vision and direction on creative productions while shaping work that lives across platforms as a unified experience