Executive Creative Director
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Lead Engine’s Brand Creative organization with a focus on exceptional creative output. Build and manage a multi-disciplinary creative team in a fast-growing travel and fintech platform.
Responsibilities:
- Define and own Engine's overarching creative vision and expression across brand identity, campaigns, and beyond
- Lead and manage Engine's full creative organization including creative directors, brand and growth designers, and copywriters—setting direction, developing talent, and holding a high bar for creative excellence
- Define the creative culture and standards that shape how the team works, grows, and produces breakthrough output at scale
- Partner with the Sr. Director of Brand and VP of Brand and Design to align creative vision with brand strategy, business objectives, and organizational priorities
- Collaborate closely with the Creative Ops Director to ensure the team is resourced, structured, and operating with the clarity and efficiency the work demands
- Serve as the ultimate creative authority across all brand output including campaigns, design systems, content, product storytelling, and beyond
- Identify and close capability gaps across the organization through hiring, developing existing talent, and building the right mix of internal and external resources
- Represent the creative organization at the executive level, communicating vision, advocating for investment, and driving alignment across senior leadership
- Build and steward relationships with the highest-caliber agency and production partners, elevating the ambition and quality of Engine's creative at every tier
- Make the hard calls — on work, on people, on priorities — with clarity, conviction, and the team's long-term performance in mind
Requirements:
- 15+ years of experience in creative leadership, with a demonstrated track record of building and leading high-performing creative organizations in highly ambitious, fast-moving environments
- Proven ability to deliver high-bar creative at scale—across campaigns, brand systems, content, and integrated experiences—without sacrificing quality or velocity
- A people-first leader who invests deeply in talent development, sets a high performance bar, and knows how to get the best out of diverse creative teams
- Deep fluency across creative disciplines including brand design, growth, copywriting, campaign, and production
- Exceptional organizational instincts, you understand how to structure teams, allocate resources, and build the operational conditions that allow creativity to thrive
- Strong executive presence and communication skills, you can align a room, make a compelling case for creative investment, and represent the organization with clarity and confidence
- A genuine creative force with a sharp, distinctive point of view
- Comfortable operating at the intersection of creative ambition, business strategy, and organizational leadership.
Benefits:
- Compensation: Competitive base pay tied to role and experience, with opportunities for bonuses, commissions, and equity.
- Benefits: Check out our full list at engine.com/culture.
- Environments for Success: Different roles have different needs in terms of the environments that drive success which is why we have a hybrid-hub model. Whether you are in one of our amazing offices or fully remote, we’ll make sure you have what you need to succeed.
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