Creative Director

People Architects is excited to partner with our Orange County-based client as we recruit for our Creative Director. Our client is a dynamic and rapidly growing D2C tech-enabled consumer products company building a global growth platform, acquiring and evolving e-commerce brands into household brands.Position Overview : In this role, you'll need to collaborate, respond quickly to feedback and evolving needs, hit deadlines, and adjust on the fly while maintaining quality standards, design requirements, and branding guidelines.You'll be the driving force behind flourishing brands, leading a team of talented creatives and shaping the visual identity that propels our brands to new heights.Responsibilities:Develop and implement a cohesive brand strategy, setting visual excellence standards.Work side-by-side with your team, leading by example and ensuring creative consistency across every touchpoint.Create and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to track the effectiveness of brand initiatives and campaigns.Analyze data and other insights in evaluating brand performance, find improvement areas, and make optimization recommendations.Create strong content and manage many projects across brands.Develop and implement a cohesive brand strategy, setting visual excellence standards. You'll work side-by-side with your team, leading by example and ensuring creative consistency across every touchpoint.Enhance, optimize, and improve processes or manage change for efficiencies and upgraded customer experience.Analyze and optimize our creative workflow, identifying bottlenecks and implementing solutions for efficient content creation, streamlining processes without sacrificing creativity.Stay current on design trends and translate them into innovative strategies that keep our brands fresh and competitive.Manage the end-to-end production process, from ideation to final delivery, while adhering to budgets and timelines.Conduct competitive analysis, market research, and consumer insights studies to inform brand strategy development and optimization.Fluent in all design software and technologies.Team player who is good at multitasking and time management.Qualifications (required and preferred):6+ years of creative and management experience with a strong portfolio of design excellence demonstrating a proven track record of successPrevious experience managing workflows and teams.Experience working with Shopify.A proven track record as a Creative Director in a fast-paced e-commerce environment is a must.Possess a deep understanding of design principles and a strong portfolio showcasing your ability to create captivating visuals for e-commerce platforms.You lead by example, rolling your sleeves alongside your team and fostering a collaborative spirit.You excel at communication, both verbally and visually. You can clearly articulate your creative vision and collaborate effectively with diverse teams.A passion for e-commerce and a deep understanding of the online retail landscape is a plus.We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. People Architects and our clients are equal opportunity employers and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Applicants for employment with any of People Architect's clients will never be asked to provide money (even if reimbursable) as part of the job application or hiring process.*no external agencies/3rd parties.