Head of Creative

Job Title: Head of Creative

Type: FT, Hybrid

Location: Long Beach, Los Angeles

About the role:

We're looking for a visionary Head of Creative to lead and shape the creative direction across all brand platforms (digital and print). You'll guide a talented team of designers, writers, and producers, balancing creativity with strategic business goals to elevate the brand's visual identity and tone.

Key Responsibilities:

• Creative Vision: Define and drive the creative direction across brand platforms, aligning with business goals.
• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a high-performing creative team, ensuring efficient resource management.
• Brand Development: Evolve and uphold brand guidelines, ensuring consistency across all touchpoints.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams (marketing, e-commerce, product, sales) to deliver cohesive, on-brand content.
• Project Management: Oversee creative projects from concept to execution, ensuring quality, timelines, and budgets are met.
• Innovation: Constantly seek new ways to elevate creativity and streamline workflows for greater impact.

Requirements:

• 15+ years of creative and digital marketing experience, including 5+ years in senior leadership (Creative Director role or equivalent).
• Prior experience with apparel or related industries (beauty, lifestyle, wellness).
• Expertise in creative production (video, photography, design, copy) and art direction.
• Strong storytelling and presentation skills, with the ability to drive decision-making.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud and knowledge of Figma, Sketch, or similar tools.
• Experience managing large teams and delivering projects on time, within budget, and with high quality.

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with AI-driven design tools (e.g., Adobe Sensei, Canva AI) to improve workflows.
• Experience with UX/UI, motion graphics, or multimedia design.