Chief Creative Officer

Monks is seeking a Chief Creative Officer (CCO) to lead and elevate the creative vision for its North American operations. This role offers the opportunity to guide a globally recognized, culturally-driven creative force at the forefront of marketing and innovation. The CCO will be instrumental in shaping the future of advertising, storytelling, and brand experiences within the company.

The Chief Creative Officer will lead and inspire multi-disciplinary creative teams, ensuring that all work is bold, strategic, and beautifully executed. Responsibilities include partnering closely with leadership across disciplines—strategy, production, account, and operations—to develop pitch-winning ideas and transformative campaigns. The CCO will also represent Monks publicly, presenting work, pitching ideas, and embodying the company's creative vision.

Candidates should have over 15 years of experience in creative leadership roles, with at least 5 years as a CCO or equivalent. A portfolio showcasing culturally significant work and major brand campaigns that have driven business success and earned accolades is essential. Experience across brand, digital, social, content, and experiential platforms is required, along with strong business acumen and a people-first approach that builds trust and confidence among clients and colleagues.

Monks offers excellent, full-coverage medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous PTO, 15 company-wide holidays, a 401k plan with company contribution, and paid parental leave. The company emphasizes work-life balance and personal well-being, providing career growth opportunities in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment. Monks fosters a globally diverse and inclusive culture with employee resource groups such as S4 Melanin, Pride.Monks, and Cultura.Monks.

Joining Monks means becoming part of a team that values creativity at its core and collaboration as its foundation. The company is committed to fostering an environment where diverse perspectives thrive, promoting equity and inclusion, and building a team that reflects the communities it serves. This role offers the chance to shape the next era of Monks, placing creative excellence and innovation at the center of its mission.