Executive Creative Director, Innovation

Company description About Team One

Team One is Publicis Groupe’s fully integrated media, digital, and communications agency built to help premium brands thrive in a rapidly evolving world. We’re known as the ‘architects of aspiration’ helping luxury brands reach modern affluents and next-gen consumers through culturally fluent strategies and experiences, unmatched access, and the agility to move at the speed of culture.

We’re a team of 400+ creators, doers, and difference-makers across six North American offices—Los Angeles (our HQ), Dallas, New York, Chicago, Atlanta, and Boise. Together, we’re proud partners to iconic brands, including Lexus and the Lexus Dealer Association, Marriott International, The Ritz-Carlton, Barclays, The Real Real, HKS Architects, Metabo HPT, KB Home, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Moėt Hennessy, Citi., and Cathay Pacific Airlines.

We take pride in our industry-shaping creativity, connection, and exceptional culture (that has landed us awards like Fast Company’s Best Workplace for Innovators and Ad Age's "Best Places to Work" in 2024).

General

Summary:

This groundbreaking role at Team One is designed to lead creative innovation and the early adoption of cutting‑edge technologies. We are seeking a visionary leader to combine creativity with technology, crafting extraordinary ideas that propel our clients into the future.

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Oversight:
  Spearhead the Experience Design team, encompassing 2D/screen design, data‑informed design, and social media campaigns.

• Innovation Leadership:
  Drive the development of an industry‑leading, technology‑forward creative team. Champion new capabilities, tools, and innovations such as personalization‑at‑scale, dynamic creativity, Generative AI, and interactive content.

• Client Engagement:
  Serve as a proactive counselor and thought leader for clients by deepening their technological engagement and representing digital innovation in new business pitches.

• Cross‑Department
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Formulate strategic internal teams to explore future opportunities, generate white papers, speak at conferences, and influence the technological perspective for Team One.

• Groupe Integration:
  Facilitate connections across agencies within our holding company, leveraging Groupe platforms and technologies to enhance Team One's service offerings.

Essential

Skills:

LEADERSHIP

Unite people, ideas, and technology to achieve remarkable outcomes. Influence extends throughout the agency and client portfolios.

ENTREPRENEURIAL VISION

Possess a deep curiosity and the ability to shape the future. Introduce new partners, programs, and technologies while driving agency growth.

TECHNOLOGY PROFICIENCY

Expertise in diverse delivery platforms and enterprise technology solutions. Fluent in recommending cutting‑edge systems, software, and platforms.

EXTERNAL CONNECTOR & COMMUNICATOR

Excel in building strategic relationships with CIOs, CTOs, and CMOs. Thrive in collaborative problem‑solving and idea generation.

Partners with:

• Creative teams

• Chief Data Officer

• Chief Media Officer (media, events, PR)

• Account Management leadership

• Production/technology leaders within Publicis Groupe

• Clients (marketing, technology, and information teams)

Day‑to‑Day Focus:

Qualifications:

• Proven expertise in leading digital business transformations.

• 15+ years in the industry, with 7+ leading teams in digital agencies or similar environments.

• Strong client‑facing presentation skills and the ability to simplify complex ideas.

Experience:

Proven ability in creating and producing successful, award‑caliber…