Executive Creative Director

Executive Creative Director

Disruptive content | 360 Campaign

100% Remote

Salary - $250K - $275K

About the Organization

Come Near is a group of people moved to raise the public conversation about Jesus. They create, curate, and connect people to authentic Jesus stories and experiences. Most widely recognized is the group’s “He Gets Us” campaign, which invites people to reconsider Jesus and has reached millions of Americans since launching in 2021. We seek individuals who bring professional excellence and deep mission alignment to the work we do.

About the Role

As the Executive Creative Director, you’ll partner with the Chief Creative Officer and our agencies. You are a visionary creative leader who drives compelling visual storytelling and groundbreaking design for Come Near and He Gets Us. This role thrives on fast-paced innovation, big ideas, and leading teams to deliver work that stands out in a crowded marketplace.

What You'll Do

• Owns the visual creative vision and direction, translating strategic briefs into bold, original concepts across advertising, digital, video, print, and experiential channels.

• Leads the charge to keep all creative output fresh, relevant, and disruptive—whether it’s a campaign, brand identity, or one-off deliverable.

• Mentors and empowers a talented design and art direction team, fostering a culture of collaboration, craft excellence, and fearless experimentation.

• Manages multiple projects, partners, budgets, and timelines with precision, ensuring smooth execution and exceptional quality at every step.

• Acts as the key creative partner to agencies and internal stakeholders, presenting ideas, navigating feedback, and building trust through transparent communication.

• Keeps the agency ahead of visual trends and industry innovations, integrating new techniques and perspectives that elevate the brand’s impact.

• Collaborates closely with cross-functional teams and partners to create seamless, multidimensional experiences that engage and inspire.

Characteristics of Success

• Passion: People with an infectious spirit who are passionate about the Kingdom and our neighbors.

• Entrepreneurial Spirit: People who are inspired by innovation, creativity, and breakthrough thinking that challenges the conventional and fosters new ideas.

• Drive For Impact: Self-motivated leaders that drive their agenda and thrive in the fast-paced environment of today’s media landscape.

• Change Agents: Leaders that are agile, courageous, and push through conflict for speed to action. People that thrive under pressure, take risks, deliver solutions, remove barriers, and lead the charge.

• Inspirational Leaders: People who can inspire others to act through authentic leadership, passion, and commitment. Committed to coaching, challenging, and developing others. Great at the “What” and the “How.” Team vs personal gain.

Experience

• 10+ years of creative strategy and execution
• Demonstrated fluency in all forms of creativity
• Experience with communications and brief writing and editing
• Comfort with budget management and tracking
• Excellent presentation skills
• This role is remote with 25% to 50% domestic travel

Personal Attributes

• A personal relationship with Jesus and a passion for Come Near’s mission
• A heart for service, humility, and team-oriented leadership
• A proactive, detail-oriented approach to planning and execution
• This role is required to sign and comply with the organization’s Statement of Faith

Benefits

• Competitive base salary ($250K - $275K)
• Annual performance bonus (based on organizational performance)
• 80% employer-paid health and wellness coverage
• 403(b) retirement plan with 7% employer match
• Very generous PTO
• Three annual company rest weeks (one week around July 4th, and two weeks during Christmas and New Years)
• Flourishing Fund stipend
• Education Reimbursement stipend annually
• Much more!

So, if you're interested in joining a faith-based start-up that is truly generating disruptive content, and has a mission and a vision to see lives changed, apply today!