Grant Thornton is seeking a Global Creative Marketing Director to join the team. Approved office locations can be found below.
We're looking for a creative leader to shape the next chapter of Grant Thornton's global brand. This role sits at the intersection of design, storytelling, and technology. You'll define how our brand shows up across every touchpoint - from repositioning and advertising to M&A integration and global campaigns.
You'll lead a global creative team and work with top agencies to build a brand that's unified, modern, and distinctive. You'll care as much about enduring ideas and brand craft as you do about the potential of AI and emerging creative tools. This is your chance to leave a lasting mark on a brand in transformation.
What You'll Do
Lead and grow a multi-regional creative team, building a culture of creativity and high performance.
Set the creative vision and direct all work across client-facing sales materials (proposals, credentials, pitch decks), campaigns, TV, digital, video, print, social, and emerging platforms.
Provide strong creative direction - guiding and challenging the team to deliver their best ideas and execution.
Develop and execute global-to-local creative strategy - translating brand campaigns across markets while adapting for cultural nuance, regional business priorities, and local audience behavior.
Drive brand integration through M&A activity, uniting acquired firms under one brand.
Build and manage the agency ecosystem - run RFPs, select partners, and ensure strong creative standards.
Translate business priorities into bold, effective creative that connects with audiences and drives results.
Evolve and protect the global brand system so it remains flexible, future-ready, and clearly differentiated.
Champion the use of AI and new technologies to enhance creativity and efficiency.
Work with senior leaders across marketing, digital, and analytics to align creative strategy with business goals.
Present and advocate for creative ideas with clarity and conviction.
Manage budgets and resources effectively while staying ahead of industry trends.
What You Bring
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business or other relevant area, or the equivalent experience.
15+ years leading creative teams at scale within complex or global organizations, including at least 5 years in a head of function or equivalent role.
Senior leadership experience translating CMO business strategy into creative strategy and execution.
Led creative function through major organizational transformation: M&A integration, global rebrand, PE-backed restructure, or platform consolidation involving multiple acquisitions.
Strong portfolio showing multi-channel campaigns and best-in-class sales materials that win business and drive revenue.
Deep expertise in building modern brand identity systems and breakthrough campaigns.
Proven ability to develop, inspire, and grow creative talent.
Curiosity and confidence with AI, design technology, and digital-first creativity.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
The base salary range for this position in the firms Chicago, IL office only is between $184,000 and $276,000 per year.
The base salary range for this position in the firms New York, NY office only is between $198,720 and $298,080 per year.
About Us
At Grant Thornton, we believe in making business more personal and building trust into every result - for our clients and you. Here, we go beyond your expectations of a career in professional services by offering a career path with more: more opportunity, more flexibility, and more support. It's what makes us different, and we think being different makes us better.
In the U.S., Grant Thornton delivers professional services through two specialized entities: Grant Thornton LLP, a licensed, certified public accounting (CPA) firm that provides audit and assurance services ? and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (not a licensed CPA firm), which exclusively provides non-attest offerings, including tax and advisory services.
In 2025, Grant Thornton formed a multinational, multidisciplinary platform with Grant Thornton Ireland. The platform offers a premier Trans-Atlantic advisory and tax practice, as well as independent American and Irish audit practices. With $2.7 billion in revenues and more than 50 offices spanning the U.S., Ireland and other territories, the platform delivers a singular client experience that includes enhanced solutions and capabilities, backed by powerful technologies and a roster of 12,000 quality-driven professionals enjoying exceptional career-growth opportunities and a distinctive cross-border culture.
Grant Thornton is part of the Grant Thornton International Limited network, which provides access to its member firms in more than 150 global markets.
About the Team
The team you're about to join is ready to help you thrive. Here's how:
Whether it's your work location, weekly schedule, or flex time off, we empower you with the options to work in the way that best serves your clients and your life. Consistent with the firm's hybrid work model, this position will require in-person attendance at least two days per week, either at a GT office or client site.
Here, you are supported to prioritize your overall well-being through work-life integration options that work best for you and those in your household.
We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different - and we think that's a good thing. That's why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you. See how at www.gt.com/careers
When it comes to inclusion, we are committed to doing more than checking boxes. Explore all the ways we're taking action for diversity, equity & inclusion at www.gt.com/careers
Here's what you can expect next:
If you apply and are selected to interview, a Grant Thornton team member will reach out to you to schedule a time to connect. We encourage you to also check out other roles that may be a good fit for you or get to know us a little bit better at www.gt.com/careers.
Benefits:
We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different, and we think that's a good thing. That's why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you. For an overview of our benefit offerings, please visit: https://www.grantthornton.com/careers/rewards-and-benefits
Benefits for internship positions: Grant Thornton interns are eligible to participate in the firm's medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm's employee assistance program. Interns also receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave and are paid for firm holidays that fall within their internship period.
Benefits for seasonal employee positions: Grant Thornton seasonal employees are eligible to participate in the firm's medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm's employee assistance program. Seasonal employees may also be eligible to participate in the firm's 401(k) savings plan and employee retirement plan in accordance with applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements. Seasonal employees receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave.
Grant Thornton employees may be eligible for a discretionary, annual bonus based on individual and firm performance, subject to the terms, conditions and eligibility criteria of the applicable bonus plan or program. Interns and seasonal employees are not eligible for bonus compensation.
Additional Details:
It is the policy of Grant Thornton to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions (including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, working conditions, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, evaluations, and termination) are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital or civil union status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic predisposition or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws, it is the policy of Grant Thornton to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. To make an accommodation request, please contact HRHelp@us.gt.com.
For Los Angeles Applicants only: We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
For Massachusetts Applicants only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Grant Thornton does not require or administer lie detector tests as a condition of employment or continued employment.
