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Creative Lead jobs are open across advertising, tech, entertainment, retail, and in-house brand teams, from mid-level art direction to senior creative director roles, with specializations in brand identity, campaign concepting, and digital content. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Medway Extended Day, Inc. (MEDI)
Hiring for the 2026/2027 School Year Hours: Monday–Friday, 2:00 PM–6:00 PM (Flexible). Work Location: In person
Medway Extended Day, Inc. (MEDI) is seeking an energetic, creative, and dedicated After School Teacher to join our vibrant team! If you are passionate about inspiring young minds, building supportive relationships with students, and creating engaging activities that promote learning and fun, this role is the perfect fit.
In this position, you will lead hands‑on, educational programs that spark curiosity, support social‑emotional development, and encourage creativity in students each afternoon. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of children while working in a warm, collaborative environment.
Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver engaging after-school activities that encourage creativity, problem‑solving, teamwork, and social skills.
- Foster a positive and safe environment through supportive behavior‑management techniques.
- Supervise and interact with students in a variety of settings, including classrooms, playgrounds, and activity spaces.
- Build strong relationships with children and families through positivity, encouragement, and excellent communication.
- Assist with daily routines such as snack distribution, transitions, cleanup, and end‑of‑day dismissal.
- Support program events, theme days, and special projects throughout the school year.
- Collaborate with team members to ensure a well-organized, enriching after‑school experience for all students.
Requirements
- Prior childcare experience required.
- A passion for working with children and supporting their growth and development.
- Creativity and enthusiasm for planning meaningful, hands-on activities.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to multitask, work collaboratively, and remain flexible in a fast‑paced environment.
- Previous experience in educational or youth program settings preferred but not required.
Positions Available:
- Kindergarten & 1st Grade
- 2nd Grade
- 3–4 positions in 3rd Grade
- 2 positions in 4th Grade
- 1 Middle School position
Benefits
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
Join us in shaping young minds and creating a joyful, enriching after‑school experience for students!If you're enthusiastic, creative, and eager to make a positive impact, we invite you to apply and become part of the MEDI team.
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
Work Location: In person
Medway Extended Day, Inc. (MEDI)
Hiring for the 2026/2027 School Year Hours: Monday–Friday, 2:00 PM–6:00 PM (Flexible). Work Location: In person
Medway Extended Day, Inc. (MEDI) is seeking an energetic, creative, and dedicated After School Teacher to join our vibrant team! If you are passionate about inspiring young minds, building supportive relationships with students, and creating engaging activities that promote learning and fun, this role is the perfect fit.
In this position, you will lead hands‑on, educational programs that spark curiosity, support social‑emotional development, and encourage creativity in students each afternoon. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of children while working in a warm, collaborative environment.
Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver engaging after-school activities that encourage creativity, problem‑solving, teamwork, and social skills.
- Foster a positive and safe environment through supportive behavior‑management techniques.
- Supervise and interact with students in a variety of settings, including classrooms, playgrounds, and activity spaces.
- Build strong relationships with children and families through positivity, encouragement, and excellent communication.
- Assist with daily routines such as snack distribution, transitions, cleanup, and end‑of‑day dismissal.
- Support program events, theme days, and special projects throughout the school year.
- Collaborate with team members to ensure a well-organized, enriching after‑school experience for all students.
Requirements
- Prior childcare experience required.
- A passion for working with children and supporting their growth and development.
- Creativity and enthusiasm for planning meaningful, hands-on activities.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to multitask, work collaboratively, and remain flexible in a fast‑paced environment.
- Previous experience in educational or youth program settings preferred but not required.
Positions Available:
- Kindergarten & 1st Grade
- 2nd Grade
- 3–4 positions in 3rd Grade
- 2 positions in 4th Grade
- 1 Middle School position
Benefits
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
Join us in shaping young minds and creating a joyful, enriching after‑school experience for students!If you're enthusiastic, creative, and eager to make a positive impact, we invite you to apply and become part of the MEDI team.
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software11
- Consulting & Professional Services4
- Retail3
- Artificial Intelligence3
- E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces3
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in creative lead jobs.
- Five or more years of experience in creative roles with at least two years leading a team
- Strong portfolio demonstrating brand concepting, campaign direction, and visual storytelling
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
- Ability to brief, direct, and give feedback to designers, copywriters, and production teams
- Experience presenting creative concepts to stakeholders, clients, or executive leadership
- Bachelor's degree in graphic design, advertising, communications, or a related field
Tips for Your Creative Lead Job Search
Tailor your portfolio to the brief
Creative lead hiring decisions hinge on your book, not your resume. Cut any work that doesn't reflect the type of campaigns or brand challenges the target company actually faces. A focused, relevant portfolio outperforms a long, mixed one every time.
Show leadership in your case studies
Hiring managers want to see how you directed a team, briefed a copywriter, or pushed back on a client, not just the final execution. Add a short paragraph to each case study explaining who you led and what decisions you made.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists creative lead openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Read the brand before your interview
Pull recent campaigns, social content, and any press coverage before you walk into the room. Referencing a specific creative choice the company made and how you'd build on it signals genuine interest and the strategic thinking creative leads are expected to bring from day one.
Prepare a critique as well as a pitch
Many creative lead interviews include a live brief or portfolio review where you're expected to give and receive critical feedback. Practicing honest, specific critique of published work, including your own, signals the creative leadership maturity that separates candidates at this level.
Negotiate scope, not just compensation
When you receive an offer, ask about team size, budget authority, and how much production versus concepting the role involves. Creative leads who clarify these points before signing avoid the common mismatch between a senior title and an execution-heavy day-to-day.
Creative Lead Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most creative leads?
The companies hiring the most creative leads right now include Amazon, Apple, and WITHIN, with the largest share of openings in California, New York, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Demand is concentrated in in-house brand teams, agencies, and tech companies with large content or marketing functions.
How many creative lead jobs are remote?
About 38% of creative lead openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, though availability varies by employer type and seniority level. Brand strategy and digital content roles tend to be the most remote-friendly, while roles requiring regular on-set production or in-person client presentations are more likely to require a physical presence.
How do you become a creative lead?
Becoming a creative lead means building a portfolio that shows both execution quality and strategic thinking, then taking on team-facing responsibilities before you hold the title. Seek out opportunities to mentor junior designers, own a brief end to end, and present work directly to stakeholders. Transitioning from senior designer or art director to creative lead typically happens when you can demonstrate that your creative judgment drives team output, not just your own work.
Can you get hired as a creative lead without much experience?
Getting hired as a creative lead with limited experience is possible if your portfolio shows you've owned a project from concept through delivery, even at a smaller scale. Freelance brand work, a strong internal promotion, or leading a campaign at a startup can substitute for years at a large agency. Employers at growth-stage companies often value creative range and initiative over a conventional career path.
What does the creative lead interview process look like?
The creative lead interview process typically includes a portfolio review, a hiring manager conversation about your leadership style and process, and a creative brief exercise where you concept and present a campaign or brand solution. Some companies add a team-fit interview with designers or writers you'd be leading. The brief exercise is usually the deciding round, so prepare to walk through your thinking out loud, not just show finished work.
Where can I find and apply to creative lead jobs?
You can find and apply to creative lead jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the available roles, find the ones that fit your experience and the type of creative work you want to do, and apply directly to each listing.
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