Creative Director (Brands, Consumer Products, Licensing)

Job Description

Job Description

Who We're Looking For

A hands-on creative leader with exceptional illustration skills who can both create compelling designs and guide others. You thrive at the intersection of digital IP and physical products, having translated entertainment properties into consumer goods. You understand licensing partnerships and can refresh style guides seasonally. Most importantly, you're passionate about digital media and animation, with the artistic skills to bring concepts to life yourself.

What You'll Do

• Create and refresh compelling style guides for our licensing partners
• Develop brand identity systems including logos, typography, and visual language
• Design key art, illustrations, and product applications with your own skills
• Interface with licensing partners to ensure brand consistency
• Act as the creative anchor across all projects and mediums of our IP
• Collaborate with external art and animation teams to maintain brand integrity
• Supervise our art director and creative team while maintaining hands-on design work
• Develop product designs across hardlines (toys) and softlines (apparel, bedding, etc)

What You Need

• Exceptional illustration and vector art skills with a strong portfolio
• Experience designing for consumer products across multiple categories
• Background in entertainment, gaming, or digital media brand licensing
• Knowledge of typography, layout design, and brand identity systems
• Experience supervising design teams while maintaining creative output
• Understanding of manufacturing requirements for various product categories
• Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator
• Passion for digital content, animation, and emerging entertainment platforms

Ready to shape the future of digital entertainment brands? Let's talk.