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# Creative Director (Social) at Known

- **Company:** Known
- **Location:** Los Angeles, CA
- **Posted:** 2026-04-20
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-10
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/known/jobs/8515507002

## Job description

WE HAVE CREATED A WORLD WHERE ART AND SCIENCE ARE BEST FRIENDS

Known is a modern marketing company engineered for the unprecedented opportunities and challenges facing marketers today. We are about 200+ people strong, pairing PhD data scientists with award-winning creatives, strategists, engineers, and expert research teams to produce some of the most innovative and cutting-edge creative work in culture. We believe that when creative truly collaborates with science, strategy, and technology, amazing things can happen.

That belief has earned Known top industry recognition, including being named[2025 ADWEEK Midsize Agency of the Year](https://www.adweek.com/agencies/known-adweek-2025-midsize-agency-of-the-year/). Furthermore, Ad Age touted that “Known may be the ultimate example of a full-service agency,” and honored us with top ten status on[The Agency A-List for 2024 & 2025, and as Ad Age’s Data & Insights Agency of the year for a record third year in a row](https://adage.com/Reprint-AA24037Known_Winner). Without our incredible partnerships with our clients, spanning across the leading brands in finance, technology, entertainment, media, CPG, real estate, and many other categories, honors like this could not be possible, and also have helped us earn additional awards and recognitions over the years like: Emmys, Clios, Effies, Cannes Lions Awards, ProMax Agency of the Year, Fast Company’s World Changing Ideas, Digiday’s 2025 Best AI Platform and Digiday’s Most Innovative Media Agency, to name a few.

We couldn’t create this award-winning work without seeking out and hiring the best talent. What does it mean to be a Knowner? We are curious innovators, knowledge-hunters who are constantly challenging ourselves to do better and be better for our clients, for our team and for our world at large. Our offices around the U.S. are open and while most of our people work in a hybrid setting, we are a distributed workforce with a number of Knowners working remotely.

BUT ENOUGH ABOUT US, LET'S TALK ABOUT YOU

Known is looking for a Creative Director with a social-first expertise to join the Studios, leading and developing big idea-driven creative for clients across industries. The role demands great strategic thinking, flawless execution, bold innovation, passion, and optimism. The Creative Director will also oversee the development and execution of brand creative inclusive of social, digital, OOH, video and experiential marketing. This position knows how to tell stories through words on any platform. Our ideal candidate will be a leader for their teams, clients and the agency. They are an innovative, collaborative and hands-on leader who has experience developing and executing highly impactful social-first creative approaches for clients across industries, as well as direct both copy and art direction. They also excel at building strong cross-functional relationships in fast paced organization. Candidates with hybrid CW/AD backgrounds will be prioritized, as will candidates with a strong portfolio of social-first work.

Note: This is a temp-to-perm position with a 2-3 month introductory period prior to conversion to a full-time role with benefits.

## WHAT YOU’LL DO

- Lead concept development and execution of social, digital, brand and 360 marketing campaigns
- Actively oversee and lead a team of best-in-class creatives at all levels—mentoring them and developing their skills
- Roll up your sleeves and get into the programs/mocks/decks when needed, while also knowing when to lead and when to help
- Be both a leader for the team and a thought leader to stakeholders and collaborators from a brand and messaging standpoint
- Develop a deep understanding of consumer target’s mindsets, attitudes, & behaviors to inform strong empathetic and strategic executions.
- Manage the creative process from concept to execution
- Translate marketing objectives into clear creative strategies and outputs
- Ensure visual communication and brand standards are met
- Oversee deliverables as well as adhere to timelines and creative budgets
- Represent creative output throughout the wider org, presenting to key stakeholders and communicating with internal teams and agencies
- Manage multiple projects, with the ability to switch from one to the other seamlessly while staying on deadline and within budget
- Review and approve the work of all direct reports before seeking the approval of the Group Creative Director / President, Studios for dissemination to other departments or clients
- Provide regular performance feedback to direct reports, including crafting and delivering performance reviews
- Partner with the Creative Operations team on resourcing and scheduling staff to drive success across projects
- Work closely with Client, Strategy, and Media team members to ensure that our briefs can spark groundbreaking creative—and that the creative is grounded in consumer insights, and business goals

## WHAT YOU HAVE DONE/WHO YOU ARE

- You have a portfolio featuring a wide range of creative and social-first campaigns, a diversity of creative ideas and approaches to solving problems with a focus on articulating strategic, breakthrough ideas across a myriad of channels
- You possess a strong aptitude for storytelling across advertising mediums, with an emphasis on social, digital and DTC advertising
- You maintain a solid understanding of how creativity can achieve business objectives while still meeting and encouraging brand standards for aesthetic and communication quality
- You have strong analytical ability and clear and effective written, verbal, and visual communication skills
- You regularly display optimism and excitement for your work, a love for the next big challenge, and a passion for business impact
- You are a positive, motivating leader, able to manage and nurture an emerging team of talented creatives
- You can collaborate with team members at all levels to ensure projects are effective and meet brand guidelines, compliance and overall project goals.
- You have an understanding of all aspects of brand marketing creative, including brand development, social, digital, TV, OOH, print, media and environmental/experiential design
- You have experience and skill to drive the development of new business and client review decks and various communication vehicles
- You demonstrate a creative and strategy-driven POV in developing best-in-class integrated marketing campaigns and programs
- You are adept at multitasking while coordinating multiple projects and resources, delivering under tight timelines and adapting quickly to change
- You have a proven ability to quickly identify problems and solve them

## YOUR BACKGROUND INCLUDES

- 8-10+ years of creative advertising experience developing content and campaigns
- Undergraduate degree in one or more of the following fields: Communications, Advertising, Branding, Marketing, or a related field

## SOME OF OUR PERKS

- Unlimited paid time off
- 401k with company matching and no vesting period
- Generous medical plan
- Discretionary bonuses pending company performance
- Paid parental leave
- Company-wide events and retreats

## ONE LAST THING TO ASK YOURSELF

All this might sound great, but you’re probably still wondering, “Would I be a good fit for Known?” or “Would Known be a good fit for me?” Our culture is propped up by four values that we aspire to every day: We are one team. We see the good. We never stop learning. There’s always a better way. At Known we are setting out to build something more than just a company. We are building a legacy filled with exceptionally talented people with a kaleidoscope of backgrounds, experiences, and origin stories who feel encouraged and empowered to bring their whole selves to work, and to partner with us in molding and shaping our culture through our values.

Known is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or qualified job applicants on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or locally protected class.

This is a temp-to-perm position with an initial rate of $125/hr. This range is posted in compliance with state and municipal Pay Transparency laws. In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible to receive additional Known benefits.

## #LI-RR1

## About Known

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Known is a modern marketing company that pairs PhD data scientists with award-winning creatives to produce science-led marketing solutions for leading brands.
- **Entity Type**: Private
- **Headquarters**: New York, New York, USA
- **Founded**: 2020
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Marketing & Advertising, Data Science, Creative Services
- **Target customers**: B2B, enterprise-level brands in finance, technology, media, CPG, real estate, and other sectors
- **Mission or purpose statement**: To produce marketing that is rooted in science, designed to succeed, persistently optimized, and profoundly impactful for clients’ businesses [known.is](https://known.is/about)

## Products & Services
- **Science-Led Creative & Media Agency**: An end-to-end marketing service combining data science, strategy, and creative production. The agency offers market research, data analytics, media planning/buying, brand strategy, and creative development.
- **Data Science & Analytics**: Teams of PhD-level data scientists who power campaign optimization, audience insights, and measurement.
- **Media Services**: Media planning, programmatic buying, ad operations, and search marketing.
- **Creative Studios**: In-house creative teams producing copy, art direction, design, and experiential marketing.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (private company)
- **Key Metric**: ~478 total employees; 450+ on the careers page
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not publicly available; clients include leading brands in finance, technology, media, CPG, real estate (specific client names not disclosed)
- **Growth Signals**: Headcount of ~478 within 5 years of founding (2020); recognized with multiple industry awards including Emmys, Clios, Effies, Cannes Lions, Digiday’s Most Innovative Media Agency, and ProMax Agency of the Year [known.is](https://known.is/about); active hiring across data science, software engineering, strategy, and creative roles [job-boards.greenhouse.io](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/known)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Science-Creative Integration**: A unique model that pairs PhD data scientists with award-winning creatives, treating marketing as a blend of empirical science and artistic craft.
- **Proprietary Data & AI Capabilities**: Deep expertise in data science and generative AI, with dedicated data scientist roles focused on AI.
- **Award-Winning Output**: Consistently recognized by top industry awards (Emmy, Clio, Cannes Lions, Effies), signaling creative excellence.
- **End-to-End Offering**: Covers strategy, research, media, and creative under one roof, providing clients with integrated, transparent solutions.

## Strategic Focus
- **Generative AI Integration**: Actively hiring for Data Scientist roles with a Generative AI focus, indicating investment in AI-powered marketing solutions.
- **Data Science Leadership**: Continued emphasis on data-driven decision making and advanced analytics as a core differentiator.
- **Talent Expansion**: Growing headcount across engineering (Senior Software Engineer, Software Engineer), data science, and creative director roles, signaling an expansion of both technical and creative capabilities.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture Highlights**: Known emphasizes a collaborative, curious, and innovative culture. The company describes the collaborative energy as “Known Sauce” and holds company-wide retreats. They incorporate “days of giving” and pro-bono client work for social impact [known.is](https://known.is/culture).
- **Remote/Hybrid/Office Policy**: Hybrid workspace. Most employees work in a hybrid setting near major offices (New York, Los Angeles, Cambridge). Some roles (like Senior Manager, Product and Sr. Copywriter) are remote; others are location-specific [job-boards.greenhouse.io](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/known). Offices feature open-concept indoor/outdoor spaces, coffee/tea bars, and free team lunches [known.is](https://known.is/culture).
- **Notable Perks**: Unlimited PTO (with a culture encouraging actual time off), generous medical insurance (free employee-only coverage), pet insurance, professional development through speaker series and mentorship programs, and access to industry events [known.is](https://known.is/culture).
- **Engineering Culture**: Uses modern tech stack including Python, TypeScript, Docker, Kubernetes, BigQuery, Snowflake, Amazon Redshift, and Tornado [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/known). Teams work on data science, media optimization, and AI applications.

## Sources
1. [known.is](https://known.is/about) - Company overview and mission
2. [known.is](https://known.is/culture) - Culture, perks, and employee experience
3. [job-boards.greenhouse.io](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/known) - Current job openings and hiring details
4. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/known) - Company profile, employee count, tech stack, and office locations
5. [theorg.com](https://theorg.com/org/known-is) - Org chart, leadership, and office distribution

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