Finish Line
As a key member of the creative team, the Creative Director for JD and Finish Line drives the creative vision and strategy, ensuring the brands connection to youth culture at the intersection of sport, music and fashion. You're a dynamic leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, driving creative excellence across all channels while aligning with brand strategy, consumer insights, and market trends. You will guide a talented team, fostering collaboration across multiple offices, and partner with cross-functional teams to execute integrated campaigns that connect with consumers. . With a strong focus on emerging trends, global influences, and innovative storytelling, you will shape the future of JD and Finish Line's creative direction, driving marketplace differentiation and delivering impactful creative executions.
Drive the overarching creative strategy for JD and Finish Line Keep creative teams connected to youth culture through emerging trends and global influences. Lead creative execution of brand programs and strategies across all channels, ensuring alignment with brand strategy, consumer insights, and market trends. Directly oversee and manage copy, design, video editing, and capture functions within the creative team. Lead the Art Director team across office locations, fostering collaboration and cross-team connection. Inspire and mentor the creative team to deliver innovative, on-brand storytelling while balancing brand-defining work with retail efficiency. Lead planning and execution of integrated campaigns with a focus on compelling storytelling and consumer connection. Serve as the strategic creative lead in developing briefs for key stories, campaigns and platforms in collaboration with marketing and brand teams. Oversee and build JD Sports' creative resource network, identifying and maintaining relationships with external partners such as photographers, stylists, hair and makeup artists, producers, and post-production teams. Lead all aspects of on-location external productions, from planning and resourcing to on-set execution and post-production, including budgeting, briefing external teams, and negotiating with producers Continuously develop team skillset and experience to support and lead location productions and post-production of campaigns and programs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, brand, and external partners, to ensure creative execution aligns with broader business objectives and brand vision. Champion innovation and creative excellence, pushing boundaries in both content and execution to maximize JD's differentiation in the marketplace. Develop and present creative concepts to cross-functional teams and leadership Travel frequently for shoots and team development Evolve brand standards for consistency and consumer relevance Interview, hire, train, and manage team members, ensuring performance, development, and team cohesion. Additional duties and projects as required. Required Education and/or Experience
Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in Design, Marketing, or Advertising from a four-year college or university, or equivalent experience. At least 5 years as a creative in the design/advertising field and 3 years of art direction and managing designers, production budgets and outside vendors.
Required Computer and/or Technical Skills
Should have basic to intermediate knowledge and abilities with Adobe Creative Suite and all design programs it involves and basic to intermediate abilities with Microsoft Office software, and competence in learning how to maximize the use of new software.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Sit for more than 6 hours per shift Use hands to finger, handle and feel Reach with hands and arms Talk and/or hear Walk or move from one location to another Occasionally may need to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch Lift and/or move up to 10 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally Punctuality and regular attendance consistent with the company's policies are required for the position. Average work week is 45-50 hours, which can vary depending on business needs. The work environment for this position is a moderately noisy office setting. Must be able to travel approximately 40% of time by land and air.
The company reserves the right to modify this job description with or without notice. Employees may be asked to perform additional duties outside of normal job scope on a temporary basis per company policy. Pay Range $115,000-$150,000 (Depending on Experience); 20% bonus target. This role will be eligible for medical, dental, vision, 401k, sick leave, parental leave, and company paid time off plan.
Pay range: $115,000 -$150,000 (Depending on Experience); 20% bonus target. This role will be eligible for medical, dental, vision, 401k, sick leave, parental leave, and company paid time off plan.
This job description is not intended to cover all aspects, duties, and/or responsibilities required of employees. Employees may be asked to perform additional duties outside of normal job scope on a temporary or permanent basis per company policy. The company reserves the right to modify this job description with or without notice.
EEO Statement:
The Finish Line, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to complying with all federal, state, and local EEO laws. The Finish Line, Inc. prohibits discrimination against employees and applicants for employment based on race or color, religion or creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, marital status, sex, pregnancy status, age, military status, disability, or any other characteristic or class protected by law. The Finish Line, Inc. provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws, including for disabilities, pregnancy, and religious practices.
Need accessibility assistance to apply? Applicants who require accessibility assistance to submit an employment application can either call Finish Line at (317) 613-6890 or email us at talentacquisition@finishline.com. A member of our Talent Acquisition team will respond as soon as reasonably possible. (This email address and phone number is only for individuals seeking accommodation when applying for a job.)
Drive the overarching creative strategy for JD and Finish Line Keep creative teams connected to youth culture through emerging trends and global influences. Lead creative execution of brand programs and strategies across all channels, ensuring alignment with brand strategy, consumer insights, and market trends. Directly oversee and manage copy, design, video editing, and capture functions within the creative team. Lead the Art Director team across office locations, fostering collaboration and cross-team connection. Inspire and mentor the creative team to deliver innovative, on-brand storytelling while balancing brand-defining work with retail efficiency. Lead planning and execution of integrated campaigns with a focus on compelling storytelling and consumer connection. Serve as the strategic creative lead in developing briefs for key stories, campaigns and platforms in collaboration with marketing and brand teams. Oversee and build JD Sports' creative resource network, identifying and maintaining relationships with external partners such as photographers, stylists, hair and makeup artists, producers, and post-production teams. Lead all aspects of on-location external productions, from planning and resourcing to on-set execution and post-production, including budgeting, briefing external teams, and negotiating with producers Continuously develop team skillset and experience to support and lead location productions and post-production of campaigns and programs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, brand, and external partners, to ensure creative execution aligns with broader business objectives and brand vision. Champion innovation and creative excellence, pushing boundaries in both content and execution to maximize JD's differentiation in the marketplace. Develop and present creative concepts to cross-functional teams and leadership Travel frequently for shoots and team development Evolve brand standards for consistency and consumer relevance Interview, hire, train, and manage team members, ensuring performance, development, and team cohesion. Additional duties and projects as required. Required Education and/or Experience
Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in Design, Marketing, or Advertising from a four-year college or university, or equivalent experience. At least 5 years as a creative in the design/advertising field and 3 years of art direction and managing designers, production budgets and outside vendors.
Required Computer and/or Technical Skills
Should have basic to intermediate knowledge and abilities with Adobe Creative Suite and all design programs it involves and basic to intermediate abilities with Microsoft Office software, and competence in learning how to maximize the use of new software.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Sit for more than 6 hours per shift Use hands to finger, handle and feel Reach with hands and arms Talk and/or hear Walk or move from one location to another Occasionally may need to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch Lift and/or move up to 10 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally Punctuality and regular attendance consistent with the company's policies are required for the position. Average work week is 45-50 hours, which can vary depending on business needs. The work environment for this position is a moderately noisy office setting. Must be able to travel approximately 40% of time by land and air.
The company reserves the right to modify this job description with or without notice. Employees may be asked to perform additional duties outside of normal job scope on a temporary basis per company policy. Pay Range $115,000-$150,000 (Depending on Experience); 20% bonus target. This role will be eligible for medical, dental, vision, 401k, sick leave, parental leave, and company paid time off plan.
Pay range: $115,000 -$150,000 (Depending on Experience); 20% bonus target. This role will be eligible for medical, dental, vision, 401k, sick leave, parental leave, and company paid time off plan.
This job description is not intended to cover all aspects, duties, and/or responsibilities required of employees. Employees may be asked to perform additional duties outside of normal job scope on a temporary or permanent basis per company policy. The company reserves the right to modify this job description with or without notice.
EEO Statement:
The Finish Line, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to complying with all federal, state, and local EEO laws. The Finish Line, Inc. prohibits discrimination against employees and applicants for employment based on race or color, religion or creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, marital status, sex, pregnancy status, age, military status, disability, or any other characteristic or class protected by law. The Finish Line, Inc. provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws, including for disabilities, pregnancy, and religious practices.
Need accessibility assistance to apply? Applicants who require accessibility assistance to submit an employment application can either call Finish Line at (317) 613-6890 or email us at talentacquisition@finishline.com. A member of our Talent Acquisition team will respond as soon as reasonably possible. (This email address and phone number is only for individuals seeking accommodation when applying for a job.)