Head of Brand Creative

Overview

Responsibilities

• Define the long-term visual identity and creative strategy for the entire organization.
• Lead a diverse team of creative professionals including art directors, copywriters, and multimedia designers.
• Oversee the production of major brand campaigns from initial concept to final delivery across digital and physical channels.
• Establish and maintain comprehensive brand guidelines to ensure global consistency.
• Collaborate with marketing leadership to align creative output with performance data and growth targets.
• Manage the creative department budget including external agency partners and production vendors.
• Review and approve all high-stakes creative assets to ensure they meet quality standards and strategic intent.

Qualifications

• A minimum of ten years of experience in creative direction or brand management within a corporate or agency setting.
• Proven track record of building and managing high-performing creative teams.
• Expertise in design principles, typography, color theory, and digital-first storytelling techniques.
• Strong proficiency in industry-standard software suites for design and project management.
• Bachelor degree in Fine Arts, Design, Communications, or a related field of study.
• Experience delivering multi-channel campaigns for global or national brands.

Nice to have

• Experience in a high-growth technology environment or a specialized creative agency.
• Advanced degree in business administration or a specialized creative leadership field.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating successful brand transformations or large-scale identity launches.
• Familiarity with motion graphics, video production workflows, and emerging AI creative tools.

Work environment

• The role is frequently hybrid, requiring occasional travel for production shoots or executive meetings.
• The atmosphere is highly collaborative, involving constant communication with marketing and product teams.
• The schedule often follows standard business hours but intensifies during major launch periods or seasonal campaigns.
• The workspace typically involves a mix of digital creative platforms and strategic planning tools.

Benefits & growth

• Compensation often includes a base salary paired with significant performance-based bonuses.
• Growth pathways include progression to Chief Creative Officer or Chief Marketing Officer positions.
• Standard benefits packages typically include professional development stipends and health coverage.
• Executive-level equity or stock options are common in publicly traded companies or late-stage startups.