Director, Creative Job at H&R Block, Inc. in Kansas City

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About the RoleH&R Block is entering a defining moment of transformation, reimagining how one of America’s most recognized brands shows up for a new generation of clients. We’re looking for a bold creative leader to help shape what comes next.As Creative Director, you will lead the vision, voice, and creative expression of the H&R Block brand across every client touchpoint. This role is about more than delivering campaigns; it’s about building a modern, culturally relevant brand that connects emotionally, earns attention, and drives meaningful business impact.Operating at the intersection of brand strategy, storytelling, innovation, and execution, you’ll turn insights into breakthrough creative platforms, integrated campaigns, and scalable content systems that move the brand forward. You’ll partner closely across Brand Strategy, Go-To-Market, Media, Content, Product, and external agency teams to create cohesive experiences that are as effective as they are unforgettable.This is an opportunity to raise the creative ambition of an iconic brand during a transformational era—bringing fresh thinking, bold ideas, and a modern creative vision that inspires both customers and teams.You’ll shape how H&R Block shows up in the market—owning the creative expression of a nationally recognized brandYou’ll work across the full marketing ecosystem, partnering with Brand, GTM, Media, and Product teamsYou’ll lead and build a creative function focused on delivering breakthrough, high-impact workYou’ll have the opportunity to elevate creative standards and drive meaningful business impact at scaleDay to day you'll...Own the creative vision across all marketing, ensuring work is distinctive, high-quality, and aligned to brand strategyShape and evolve the brand’s creative identity—ensuring it feels modern, distinctive, emotionally resonant, and culturally relevantLead development of breakthrough campaign concepts and creative platforms that connect with customers, build brand affinity and drive business growthPartner with Brand Strategy and GTM teams to influence briefs, shape narratives, and unlock bold ideasChampion creative excellence across every touchpoint—raising the bar for craft, innovation, consistency, and impactLead and inspire internal creative teams across design, copy, production, and content developmentBuild a high-performing creative culture rooted in curiosity, collaboration, experimentation, and fearless thinkingGuide and manage external agency partners—setting vision, challenging thinking, and ensuring exceptional creative outputDevelop scalable creative and content systems that enable agile execution across digital, social, retail, lifecycle, and emerging platformsEnsure creative is audience-first, platform-native, and optimized to perform across the full customer journeyFoster deep cross-functional collaboration to deliver integrated marketing experiences that feel seamless and unified across the enterpriseRequired QualificationsBachelor’s degree or equivalent experience10+ years of experience in creative leadership, advertising, or brand marketingProven experience leading integrated marketing campaigns that drive both cultural relevance and business resultsExperience leading and developing multidisciplinary creative teams across design, copy, production, and contentExperience building strong partnerships with external agencies and creative collaboratorsDeep understanding of storytelling, brand systems, content strategy, and modern consumer behaviorAbility to balance long‑term brand building with performance‑driven marketing goalsStrong influencing, communication, and collaboration skills across cross‑functional teams and executive stakeholdersComfort operating in a fast‑moving, highly collaborative, and evolving environmentA builder’s mindset with the ability to lead through transformation and inspire teams through changePreferred QualificationsMaster of Business AdministrationExperience leading creative for a nationally recognized or multi‑channel consumer brandBackground working across both in‑house and agency‑side creative environmentsDemonstrated success developing distinctive brand platforms and breakthrough campaignsExperience building scalable content systems across digital, social, and retail channelsExperience evolving or modernizing a brand’s creative identity or visual systemWhy work for usAt H&R Block, our purpose is simple: to provide help and inspire confidence in our clients and communities everywhere. For more than 70 years we’ve led the tax industry and we continue to evolve through our Block Next strategy, blending human expertise with digital innovation.That same commitment to care extends to our associates. When you join us, you become part of a High Performing, Connected Culture built on strong relationships, continuous learning, and a shared commitment to making a meaningful impact. We invest in your well‑being through competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and support for life both in and outside of work.Pay Range InformationThe pay range for this position is listed below. Local minimum wage laws apply. This information is posted pursuant to local requirements to provide applicants with information about what they might be eligible to receive. Individual pay decisions will depend on job‑related factors such as experience, education, skill, performance, and geographic location where work will be performed. Successful candidates may be able to participate in one or more incentive compensation or short‑term incentive plans, which could generate additional earnings in accordance with the terms of each plan. Qualifying associates can enroll themselves and/or their eligible dependents in medical and prescription drug coverage; can participate in the H&R Block Retirement Savings Plan (401(k) Plan), the Employee Assistance Program, (virtual) fitness center programs, and the associate discount program; are automatically enrolled in Business Travel Accident Insurance; and receive Associate Tax Prep benefit.Pay Range$120,900.00 - $205,500.00/Yr.Sponsored Job#LI-KB1 #LI-Hybrid#J-18808-Ljbffr

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