Executive Creative Director

Instrument is a design and technology company. We build brands, products, and experiences that move businesses forward—by making the complex simple.

For over 20 years, we’ve partnered with companies like Google, ServiceNow, Uber, Eventbrite, and ŌURA, helping them navigate change, launch new ideas, and grow with intention.

Our work spans Brand, Marketing, and Product, but what defines us is how we work. We bring strategy, design, and engineering together from the start, moving quickly from idea to execution and refining as we go. We aim to do great work and be great to work with, because both matter.

We’re a collaborative, hands-on team with roots in Portland and New York and a distributed presence across the U.S. and Europe. We build teams around the needs of the work, staying nimble without sacrificing craft.

We value curiosity, perspective, and continuous learning, and we’re committed to building an inclusive environment where people can do their best work.

If that sounds like you, we’d love to meet you.

Location: Portland, OR — Must be based in Portland or willing to relocate

Role Overview

Instrument is seeking an Executive Creative Director (ECD) to lead creative vision, shape transformative client partnerships, and elevate the standard of work across our agency. This role blends visionary creative leadership with strategic business thinking, operational partnership, and deep cross-functional collaboration.

As an ECD, you will guide multidisciplinary teams across brand, digital product, campaign, and experience work—bringing together strategy, design, storytelling, and technology to create impactful, future-forward experiences. You will serve as a trusted executive partner to both clients and internal leaders, helping shape long-term creative direction while fostering a culture of excellence, curiosity, and accountability.

This role is ideal for a creative leader who is equally passionate about building world-class work, mentoring senior talent, growing client relationships, and influencing the future of the agency.