About Excel™Ranked 6X by Inc. 5000 as one of the fastest-growing companies in America, Excel™ specializes in digital advertising and performance marketing, playing a pivotal role in connecting consumers with insurance brands, at scale. We partner with large strategic brands such as insurance carriers, brokers, and agencies, supplying them with high quality prospects looking for their services. This involves owning and operating top-rated insurance websites that we promote via paid search marketing driving the highest-intent consumers looking to acquire an insurance plan to meet their needs.Our Vision: Buying great insurance should be simple. Our Mission: Helping insurance brands acquire the right customers at scale.Our Values: Honesty, Passion, Intelligence, Innovation, Realness, Impactful, Proactive, Digital-First.Our teamAt Excel™ we believe remote working is an important way to enable people to achieve their best work while maximizing time efficiency and personal freedom.  Our culture is based on team-based performance that is highly aligned but loosely coupled, extreme ownership, growth mindset, curiosity, personal accountability, and we flourish because of the creativity and input from our team members. As an agile and innovative company, we are always looking for our next high performer to help transform the future!Job descriptionWe are seeking an innovative and experienced Director of AI-Driven Creative Operations to join our team. This role will be pivotal in revolutionizing our creative output by integrating AI tools and technologies into our processes to increase efficiency. The ideal candidate will possess a strong blend of creative and technical expertise, enabling them to lead our creative teams, manage complex projects, and explore new frontiers in AI-driven creativity.Key responsibilitiesOversee the implementation and utilization of AI in creative processes, ensuring it enhances productivity, innovation, and efficiency.Evaluate, select, and implement AI tools and technologies across various creative functions.Manage projects and deliverables, ensuring timely and high-quality outputs.Explore new AI frontiers and applications that can further enhance our creative capabilities.Identify processes that could be enhanced through the use of AI tools and drive the implementation of those enhancements.Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, product development, and technology, to align AI initiatives with business goals.Develop and maintain a comprehensive AI strategy for creative operations, continuously improving processes and outcomes.Provide leadership, mentorship, and guidance to the creative team, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.Monitor industry trends and advancements in AI to keep the company at the forefront of technology and creativity.QualificationsAt least 3 years of experience managing creative operations for direct response B2C companiesProven experience in a senior creative or technical role, ideally within a fast-paced and innovative environment.Strong technical skills with hands-on experience in AI tools, machine learning, and data analytics.Excellent project management skills with a track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget.Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire creative teams, driving high performance and innovation.Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, capable of articulating complex concepts to a diverse audience.Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to navigate ambiguity.Passion for exploring new technologies and staying updated with industry trends.Reporting relationshipsReports to: VP of Media IntelligenceDirect reports: NoneCompensation mixFixed base salaryVariable performance bonusLong term value through Incentive Units$1,000 Learning AllowanceCompany-sponsored benefitsBenefitsHealth insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceLife insuranceShort term disability insuranceLong term disability insurance401(k) planFlexible schedulePaid time offParental leavePerksHolidays, vacation, and personal paid time-offWork-life flexible while committed to growthThe entire company is remote/work from homeCompany provided computer hardware/softwareUnlimited growth and development opportunitiesNext stepsIf you are interested in this opportunity, want to grow with a company that is invested in you and the future, apply now to be considered for this position! It is highly recommended you read our culture memo at  https://excelimpact.com/culture https://excelimpact.com/culture before applying to ensure you could be a good cultural fit.