Director, Head of Creative

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As the Director, Head of Creative, you will shape and scale our global creative strategy, leading a high-performing team to deliver compelling, community-focused brand experiences. Reporting directly to the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), you will partner with cross-functional leaders to drive innovation, optimize cr...

You can work from San Francisco, CA; Los Angeles, CA; Irvine, CA; Seattle, WA; or New York, NY.

Lead and develop: Build and mentor a high-performing creative team, fostering a culture of psychological safety, inclusivity, and continuous feedback.
Drive creative strategy and long-term vision: Partner with cross-functional leaders to align business objectives with long-term creative vision.
Oversee brand identity: Maintain global visual and verbal brand standards across all markets to ensure consistency.
Lead agency partnerships: Direct external partners and agencies to deliver creative excellence under tight timelines.
Influence senior leadership: Champion creative initiatives to senior stakeholders through data-driven storytelling to secure alignment.
Champion innovation: Stay current with industry trends and technology to elevate the brand and inspire breakthrough work.

Leadership experience: 10+ years in creative direction, marketing, or advertising leadership, with proven success managing teams of managers.
Strategic vision: Ability to design and execute team structures and strategies that navigate ambiguity and meet business objectives.
Communication skills: Exceptional ability to synthesize and present complex creative concepts to executive audiences.
Global Brand and Agency Management: Proven track record of managing global brand standards and high-value external agency relationships to deliver results.
Data-driven mindset: Experience using performance insights and market trends to inform creative decisions and campaign strategies.
Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in a design-related field or equivalent practical experience.
Portfolio: A portfolio or case studies demonstrating strategic creative leadership, brand building, and campaign impact is required.
Proven experience building creative strategies where the user/creator voice is the primary brand asset, effectively navigating the balance between corporate standards and community authenticity.