Creative Director
On-siteSouthfield, Michigan, United States
Job Summary
Lead creative vision and storytelling strategy for Make-A-Wish Michigan, transforming wish stories, fundraising initiatives, and signature events into compelling experiences that strengthen brand awareness and inspire action. Develop original concepts and creative frameworks for organizational campaigns, donor engagement, and immersive experiences while ensuring work aligns with brand standards. Collaborate with executive leadership, Development, Mission, and Outreach teams to build storytelling frameworks and actionable implementation plans. Manage staff, contractors, and external partners to execute projects from concept through launch.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Creative Strategy, Design, Event Production, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field; equivalent experience will be considered
- At least seven years of progressive experience in creative leadership, brand management, experiential marketing, communications, event design, agency leadership, or a related field
- Demonstrated success developing creative concepts, campaigns, events, or experiences that drive audience engagement and emotional connection
- Experience leading creative projects from concept development through implementation
- Experience managing staff, contractors, or external creative partners
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously
- Commitment to the mission and values of Make-A-Wish Michigan
- Occasional lifting of materials up to 20 pounds
- Occasional travel to events, partner locations, or wish-related activities
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in nonprofit fundraising, donor engagement, or mission-driven organizations
- Experience designing large-scale events, immersive experiences, or experiential marketing initiatives
- Experience working with creative production teams, including photography, videography, graphic design, and digital content development
- Familiarity with Make-A-Wish America brand standards and nonprofit storytelling best practices
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