Creative Manager Jobs

Creative Manager jobs are open across advertising, tech, retail, media, and in-house brand teams, at every level from associate to group creative director, with specializations in brand, content, and campaign creative. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles320+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerAdobe
Top cityNew York, NY
Work type71% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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GE Vernova
Digital Content & Creative Manager
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GE Vernova
Added 5d ago
Digital Content & Creative Manager
GE Vernova
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Content & Communications
Creative & Design
Brand & Social Media
Marketing
Content Marketing
Creative Direction
Brand Marketing
$103k - $172k/yr
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Terex Corporation
Creative Manager
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Terex Corporation
Added 1w ago
Creative Manager
Terex Corporation
Watertown, South Dakota
Creative & Design
Content & Communications
Marketing
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Samyang America, Inc.
Assistant Creative Manager
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Samyang America, Inc.
Added 3mo ago
Assistant Creative Manager
Samyang America, Inc.
Brea, California
Creative & Design
Marketing
Content & Communications
$76k - $95k/yr
On-Site
None

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SAMYANG AMERICA INC
Assistant Creative Manager
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SAMYANG AMERICA INC
Added 3mo ago
Assistant Creative Manager
SAMYANG AMERICA INC
Brea, California
Creative & Design
Marketing
Content & Communications
$76k - $95k/yr
On-Site
None

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Equinox
Creative Manager
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Equinox
Added 5mo ago
Creative Manager
Equinox
New York, New York
Creative & Design
Marketing
Brand & Social Media
$80k - $90k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Creative Manager Job Market

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

Who's Hiring

  • Adobe
    Adobe9
  • Amazon
    Amazon9
  • Netflix
    Netflix9
  • CVS Health
    CVS Health8
  • Mattel
    Mattel7

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software76
  • Retail29
  • Education21
  • Manufacturing21
  • Healthcare & Medical Services17

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in creative manager jobs.

  • Five or more years of creative production, campaign, or brand experience
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, or equivalent design tooling
  • Demonstrated experience leading and mentoring a creative team
  • Strong portfolio showing end-to-end campaign or brand creative ownership
  • Experience collaborating cross-functionally with marketing, product, and strategy teams
  • Bachelor's degree in graphic design, communications, fine arts, or a related field

Tips for Your Creative Manager Job Search

Tailor your portfolio for each application

Creative managers are evaluated on taste and range, so customize which case studies you lead with depending on the company's output. A DTC brand wants to see campaign thinking. An agency wants to see process, team leadership, and volume.

Quantify creative impact on your resume

Don't just list campaigns you led. Show what happened after. Conversion lifts, brand recall scores, or production efficiency gains give hiring managers something concrete to anchor your creative leadership against.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists creative manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Target roles by creative discipline first

Job titles vary widely. Search for art director, creative lead, and brand manager alongside creative manager, since companies often use different titles for the same scope of work. Filtering by discipline narrows noise fast.

Prepare a brief for your portfolio walkthrough

Most creative manager interviews include a portfolio review. Write a one-paragraph brief for each featured project covering the business problem, your creative direction, who you managed, and what shipped. Interviewers follow that structure better than open-ended walkthroughs.

Negotiate scope before accepting a title

Creative manager roles differ sharply in actual authority. Before accepting an offer, clarify whether you own the final creative decision, manage direct reports, or sit in an execution layer. The title alone doesn't tell you which one you're walking into.

Creative Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most creative managers?

The companies hiring the most creative managers right now include Adobe, Amazon, and Netflix, with the largest share of openings in California, New York, and Massachusetts, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Demand is concentrated in large consumer brands, media companies, and agency holding groups.

How many creative manager jobs are remote?

About 29% of creative manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, which is above average for management roles. Content-focused and digital creative manager positions tend to be the most remote-friendly, while roles tied to production studios, retail environments, or in-house photo and video teams typically require on-site presence.

How do you become a creative manager?

You typically move into a creative manager role by building several years of hands-on creative execution first, then taking on ownership of projects, mentoring junior creatives, and leading a campaign or rebrand from brief to delivery. Formalizing that leadership through a documented portfolio and clear examples of team direction makes the transition easier when you apply.

Can you get a creative manager job without direct management experience?

Yes, if you can show you've directed creative output even without a formal reporting line. Freelance art direction, leading a brand refresh as a sole contributor, or mentoring junior designers all count as creative leadership. Focus your resume and portfolio on decisions you owned, feedback you gave, and work you shaped rather than titles you held.

What does the creative manager interview process look like?

Most creative manager processes run three to four rounds. The first is usually a recruiter screen, followed by a hiring manager conversation about your background and creative philosophy. A portfolio walkthrough with the broader team or a creative director comes next, often paired with a brief take-home or live whiteboard exercise. Final rounds typically include a cross-functional interview with marketing or product stakeholders.

Where can I find and apply to creative manager jobs?

You can find and apply to creative manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and creative discipline, then apply directly to each listing from the page.

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