Senior Vice President, Creative Strategy

<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Highwire is seeking an SVP, Creative Strategy for a 6-month contract engagement. This is a senior-level creative strategy role focused on delivering exceptional, insight-driven creative work for Highwire's clients. The right candidate has experience overseeing the strategy on large-scale, multi-channel engagements for top-tier clients.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">The SVP, Creative Strategy is an experienced and confident creative strategist who thrives on translating complex client challenges into bold, compelling creative solutions. They bring a sharp strategic mind, a strong point of view, and the ability to work fluidly across accounts — concepting, directing, and delivering work that earns attention and drives results.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">This role is client-facing, execution-oriented, and built for someone who loves the work itself.</span></p> <h3><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></span></h3> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Client Creative Strategy</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Serve as the senior creative strategy lead across a portfolio of client accounts, developing insight-driven creative strategies that align with client business objectives and communications goals.</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Translate client briefs, audience insights, and market research into clear, compelling creative platforms that guide campaign development.</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Lead creative strategy sessions with clients, presenting ideas and recommendations with confidence and clarity.</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Act as a trusted creative partner to senior client stakeholders, providing strategic counsel that strengthens relationships and elevates the quality of the work.</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Ensure creative strategies are grounded in data and audience understanding, while leaving meaningful room for originality and creative ambition.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Campaign Development &amp; Execution</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Lead the conceptual development of integrated campaigns across paid, earned, shared, and owned channels — from initial brief through to final delivery.</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Work closely with Highwire's creative, digital, content, and communications teams to bring campaign ideas to life cohesively and consistently across all touchpoints.</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Direct the development of creative deliverables — including visual concepts, messaging frameworks, campaign narratives, and content — ensuring every output meets the highest standard of quality.</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Oversee multiple campaign workstreams simultaneously, maintaining creative integrity and strategic alignment across all accounts.</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Ensure all work delivered to clients is polished, on-brief, and ready to perform — with zero tolerance for errors or misalignment.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>New Business &amp; Pitch Support</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Develop and present creative strategy concepts for new business pitches, crafting ideas that are bold, insight-led, and clearly differentiated.</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Collaborate closely with Highwire's strategy and business development teams to ensure pitch creative is tightly aligned with prospective client goals and business context.</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Bring a senior, compelling voice to pitch presentations — articulating a clear creative vision that inspires confidence and wins business.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Creative Execution Across Accounts</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Provide senior-level creative direction and feedback on work across the agency's client portfolio throughout the engagement.</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Partner with account leads to understand client priorities and ensure creative strategy is aligned with broader campaign and communications planning.</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Bring fresh thinking, cultural awareness, and creative ambition to every brief — challenging the team to reach for ideas that are genuinely original and impactful.</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Stay attuned to trends across industries, platforms, and culture, applying relevant insights to client work in meaningful and timely ways.</span></li> </ul> <h3><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Success Factors</strong></span></h3> <ul> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">12+ years of creative strategy experience, with significant time in senior creative roles within a top-tier agency or in-house environment.</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">An exceptional portfolio demonstrating strategic, cross-channel creative thinking with proven business impact across multiple industries.</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Deep experience developing and presenting creative strategy to senior and C-suite client stakeholders.</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Strong conceptual skills with the ability to generate bold, original ideas rooted in insight and strategy.</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Proven track record of leading integrated, multi-channel campaign development from concept through execution.</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Fluency across digital, social, content, and brand creative — with a clear understanding of how each channel plays a role in a connected campaign.</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Excellent presentation and communication skills, with the ability to articulate creative vision to both creative and non-creative audiences.</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Experience supporting new business pitches, from concept development through to live presentation.</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">A genuine, active commitment to DIBs — ensuring creative work is inclusive, culturally resonant, and representative of diverse audiences.</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Ability to hit the ground running, deliver immediate value, and operate with confidence across multiple accounts in a fast-paced agency environment.</span></li> </ul> <h2>&nbsp;</h2> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><em>The salary range for this position is $175,000 to $249,000, with the final offer based on a combination of factors, including education, relevant experience, skills, prior training, internal equity, and local geographic market data. This role also includes a competitive benefits package with medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) matching, generous paid time off, and additional perks designed to support your overall well-being and growth. </em><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><em>#LI-Remote</em></span></span></p><div class="content-conclusion"><p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>About Highwire</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Highwire is a strategic marketing communications agency at the intersection of innovation and industry. We partner with ambitious companies and established brands to navigate complexity, lead markets, and grow with purpose. With integrated expertise in strategic marketing and communications, corporate reputation, creative, and insights, we cut through the noise to deliver bold ideas and measurable impact across B2B technology, healthcare, cybersecurity, energy, professional and financial services, and more.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">At Highwire, we believe that storytelling fuels transformation. We know that the most impactful stories represent all voices and perspectives. As a values-driven agency, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone—regardless of age, race/ethnicity, size, shape, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and different abilities–can feel safe, celebrated and worthy.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">We ensure that every Highwire Walker has the requisite support to soar in their careers. Our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging is foundational and embedded in our business and culture. We aspire to change our industry and build a better future for all.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Our people-first culture is driven by <em>four</em> core values:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Team Empowerment</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Growth Mindset</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Inclusion Always</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Fierce Distinction</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">We’re looking for individuals with big ideas, strong opinions, and the energy to bring them to life. If you thrive in an environment that values personal accountability, high standards, and boundless motivation, this is the opportunity for you. Be part of our award-winning culture and contribute to an exciting and growing business where you can make a real impact.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Highwire. Above all.</span></p> <hr> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Our people-first culture is reflected in the meaningful benefits, flexibility, and support we offer:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Competitive salary with merit-based opportunities for growth</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Flexible hybrid work model tailored to your schedule and lifestyle</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Generous vacation policy, including extended summer and winter breaks</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Early log-off on Fridays through our Empower Hours program</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">401(k) plan with employer matching</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus FSA options</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Paid parental leave benefits</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Commuter benefits</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Annual Growth Mindset stipend for books, events, or learning experiences</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Monthly technology reimbursement</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Wellness benefit program for mental and physical health</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">501c3 donation matching program</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Mentorship and ongoing professional development opportunities</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Monthly recognition and team celebrations</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Employee referral and new business referral bonuses</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Quarterly Highwire events and team gatherings</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Dog-friendly office environment</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative workplace where you can grow and do your best work</span></li> </ul> <hr> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Location &amp; Work Environment</span></strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Highwire offers both remote and hybrid work options, depending on where you live.</span></p> <p style="padding-left: 40px;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Hybrid: </strong>Candidates located within commuting distance of our New York, NY or San Francisco, CA offices follow a hybrid schedule, with three in-office days per week.</span></p> <p style="padding-left: 40px;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Remote:</strong> We hire for fully remote roles in the following states: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, and Washington, D.C..</span></p> <p><em><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Please note: We are only able to consider candidates who reside in one of the locations listed above at the time of hire.</span></em></p> <hr> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Join the Highwire team</span></strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">If you’re inspired by the opportunity to shape meaningful stories and grow alongside a team that values innovation, accountability, and inclusion, apply below to start the conversation.</span></p> <p data-start="702" data-end="832"><em><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Please note: This posting may be used to build our talent pipeline, connect with top professionals in the industry, or extend reach across multiple locations. We welcome all interested candidates to apply and explore opportunities at Highwire!</span></em></p></div>