Creative Director Jobs in Georgia

Creative Director jobs in Georgia are in strong demand, concentrated in advertising, entertainment, technology, and consumer brands, with openings ranging from associate creative director roles through executive creative leadership. Atlanta, Savannah, and Athens account for the bulk of hiring, anchored by employers like The Coca-Cola Company, Delta Air Lines, and Cox Enterprises, all of which maintain significant creative and brand teams in the state. The most sought-after specialties are brand strategy, integrated campaign direction, and digital and social content leadership. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles6
Top employerGranum
Top cityAtlanta, GA
Cities hiring4
Work type40% On-site
Top industryMedical Devices

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Christ Fellowship Church
Creative & Communications Director
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Christ Fellowship Church
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Creative & Communications Director
Christ Fellowship Church
Dawsonville, Georgia
Brand Marketing
Content & Communications
Marketing
On-Site
201-500

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American Express
Creative Director, Motion Design
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Creative Director, Motion Design
American Express
Atlanta, Georgia
Creative & Design
Product Management
UI/UX Design
$104k - $175k/yr
Hybrid
10,000+

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Serenity Healthcare
Director of Brand and Creative Marketing
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Director of Brand and Creative Marketing
Serenity Healthcare
Sandy Springs, Georgia
Business Development
Growth Marketing
Marketing
$75k - $80k/yr
501-1,000

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Director, Brand & Creative Operations
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Director, Brand & Creative Operations
Granum
Atlanta, Georgia
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
$155k - $165k/yr
Remote (US)

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TRESSE — Freelance Creative Director
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TRESSE — Freelance Creative Director
Status Health
Norcross, Georgia
Brand & Social Media
Creative & Design
Creative Direction
Marketing
$2,500 - $4,000/yr
Hybrid

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Creative Director Jobs by City in Georgia

Where Georgia roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Atlanta
3 jobs
Norcross
1 job
Dawsonville
1 job
Sandy Springs
1 job

Creative Director Job Market in Georgia

A snapshot from current Georgia openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

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Granum1 open role
Cortland
Cortland1 open role
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Status Health1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Medical Devices
  • Sports & Recreation

What Georgia Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in creative director jobs across Georgia.

  • Bachelor's degree in graphic design, advertising, fine arts, or a related creative field
  • Portfolio demonstrating leadership on multi-channel brand or campaign projects
  • Seven or more years of experience in creative roles with at least three in a leadership position
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and current digital production tools
  • Proven ability to manage and mentor creative teams across multiple concurrent projects
  • Experience collaborating with marketing, strategy, and account teams in an agency or in-house setting

Creative Director Jobs in Georgia: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a creative director in Georgia?

Becoming a creative director in Georgia does not require a state-issued license, but the path is well defined. Most hiring managers expect a bachelor's degree in graphic design, advertising, or a related field, followed by progressive agency or in-house experience. Georgia's large advertising community in Atlanta, anchored by agency clusters in Midtown and Buckhead, offers the clearest ladder from junior designer or copywriter through art director to creative director.

How much do creative directors make in Georgia?

Creative directors in Georgia earn a median of about $110,430 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $49,990 for the lowest 10% to over $198,360 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire creative directors in Georgia?

Employers hiring creative directors in Georgia right now include Granum, Cortland, and Status Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Georgia's mix of Fortune 500 headquarters, major sports franchises, and a growing tech sector means in-house creative leadership roles appear alongside traditional agency positions throughout the state.

Which Georgia cities have the most creative director jobs?

Atlanta, Norcross, and Dawsonville have the most creative director openings in Georgia. Atlanta dominates because it is home to the majority of the state's agency headquarters, corporate marketing departments, and entertainment studios, while Savannah draws openings tied to its design community and growing film industry, and Athens benefits from its university presence and the regional brands it attracts.

Are there remote creative director jobs in Georgia?

Yes, and more than most fields. About 60% of creative director openings tied to Georgia are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the desk-based and collaborative-software nature of the work. Campaign concepting, brand strategy oversight, and digital content direction are the functions most frequently offered with location flexibility, while roles tied to photo or video production typically require an on-site presence.

How can I get hired as a creative director in Georgia with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is securing an art director or senior designer role at one of Atlanta's mid-size agencies or at an in-house brand team, then building toward a leadership title. Georgia employers including Cox Media Group and Publicis-affiliated Atlanta agencies hire junior creatives and promote from within. A strong portfolio that includes campaign concepting, not just execution, and any experience managing even a small project or freelancer, accelerates the move into a director-level role.

Where can I find and apply to creative director jobs in Georgia?

You can find and apply to creative director jobs in Georgia on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings throughout the state. Find roles that fit your experience and specialty and apply directly to each one.

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