Creative Director

About Zaks & Co.

Zaks & Co. is an investment-oriented organization focused on converting innovative ideas into valuable market assets. The company collaborates closely with founders and partners to transform concepts into viable brands and ventures. Their working style emphasizes agility in decision-making, lean operational execution, and inventive problem-solving, fostering a dynamic environment where strategy and design excellence merge to create sustained value.

Role Overview

The Creative Director at Zaks & Co. will be responsible for shaping the visual and conceptual direction across various projects and brands, ensuring coherent storytelling on both digital and traditional platforms. This fully remote contract position requires developing and executing creative strategies, supervising branding initiatives, leading art direction, and working alongside designers and stakeholders to produce top-tier creative materials.

Key Responsibilities

• Steer concept creation and development for multiple brands and initiatives.
• Review and polish design outputs to maintain high-quality standards.
• Ensure brand consistency and adherence to established guidelines.
• Present creative proposals that align with business and investment aims.
• Collaborate with marketing and product teams to match creative work with target audience needs, market placement, and expansion goals.

Qualifications and Skills

• Strong expertise in creative direction and strategic planning of multidisciplinary projects.
• Proficient in branding and brand identity design, including crafting messaging and visual frameworks.
• Experienced in art direction, overseeing visual narratives and overall aesthetics.
• Skilled in graphic design practices, including layout, typography, and producing digital assets.
• Demonstrated leadership in managing creative teams or external collaborators remotely.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities capable of explaining creative concepts to non-design stakeholders.
• A compelling portfolio presenting brand development, campaigns, and inventive design solutions.
• Experience with startup environments, investment companies, or early-stage ventures considered an asset.
• Academic background with a bachelor’s degree in Design, Visual Communications, Advertising, or an equivalent professional track record.