Creative Director( Start Up/Cultural/Lifestyle Company)

Creative Director (Start Up/Cultural/Lifestyle Company) Founding Creative Director (Player-Coach) New York, NY (Hybrid/Onsite) About the Opportunity Our client is an in‑house creative agency designed to partner with leading brands across fashion, lifestyle, and culture. This is a rare opportunity to step into a foundational leadership role , shaping the vision, output, and structure of a modern creative agency within a fast‑growing, entrepreneurial environment. Key Responsibilities Creative Direction & Vision Define and establish the creative vision, visual identity, and conceptual framework for the agency Set the standard for all creative output across digital, social, experiential, and retail channels Ensure work reflects a strong point of view aligned with brand partners and cultural relevance Lead concept development and execution of 360° campaigns Actively design, iterate, and produce work alongside the team—especially in this early build phase Balance strategic thinking with detail‑oriented execution Client & Brand Partnership Partner closely with leadership and cross‑functional teams to pitch and execute work for major brand partners Present ideas confidently in client‑facing environments Translate brand objectives into compelling, insight‑led creative solutions Agency Build & Operations Establish creative processes, workflows, and systems (asset management, approvals, quality control) Build scalable infrastructure to support both current partnerships and future growth Define best practices across creative development and delivery Recruit, mentor, and lead a lean, high‑performing creative team as the agency scales Foster a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture grounded in creative excellence Provide clear, actionable feedback to elevate team output Ideal Candidate Experience 6–10 years of experience in Art Direction, Design, or Creative leadership Open to “step‑up” talent—Senior Art Directors ready to take on their first Director‑level title Creative & Technical Expertise Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite Strong understanding of video, typography, photography, and integrated campaign development Ability to execute across multiple channels and formats Thrives in startup or build environments with ambiguity and evolving structure Comfortable owning both strategy and execution Motivated by the opportunity to build and shape something from the ground up Cultural Perspective Strong pulse on fashion, lifestyle, and contemporary culture Instinctive understanding of trends, visual storytelling, and brand relevance #J-18808-Ljbffr 24 Seven