Global Creative Director

Conde Nast is seeking a Global Creative Director to shape the visual identity of GQ across platforms. This New York, onsite role offers a generous employee benefits package and discretionary bonus compensation, with the chance to lead creative teams and help translate editorial ambition into cohesive, high-impact visual storytelling. What you'll do Set the creative direction for GQ globally and strengthen the brand's visual presence across print, digital, video, social, and brand extensions, maintaining a consistent aesthetic through images, type, and all other design components. Creative direct a global team of visuals editors, designers, producers, and photo researchers . Lead, mentor, and collaborate with editors, social, and video teams to develop compelling visual narratives built for social media, video, digital, print, and experiential activations . Maintain strong, industry relationships with photographers and directors , fashion editors , agents , and producers across regions. Partner with editors and writers to leverage creative assets that showcase GQ's journalism, from expansive talent portfolios and reported political stories to styled fashion shoots and revealing profiles. Conceptualize and oversee cover shoots and other talent-related stories and videos in collaboration with fashion editors, Conde Nast's talent group, and editors. Help establish innovative design and standards for the magazine, including covers and features . Work with the Global Design Director to define graphics, illustrations, typography, and photo layout systems and visual identity standards across content, platforms, and touchpoints. Collaborate with the Global Director of Editorial Operations to manage production workflows, schedules, and budgets. Provide clear, timely, and helpful feedback that improves creative processes and supports work delivered on budget and schedule . Streamline GQ visual identity across go-to-market materials in partnership with the commercial marketing team and senior editorial leadership. Maintain GQ's creative identity across live events, podcasts, film and television projects, books, and other brand extensions. What you bring 10+ years in a creative role. Strong management experience with a thoughtful, inclusive approach to leading and running teams effectively. A strong portfolio showing excellent design and/or visuals skills across multiple platforms, including print editorial, video, social, digital, and brand work. Leader-like collaboration, communication, and organization skills, with the ability to manage many projects simultaneously under tight deadlines. Strong diplomacy as an intermediary across creative, editorial, and other stakeholders. A proactive way of working that supports the best representation of the brand and inclusion of all team members throughout the process. Benefits Generous employee benefits package Discretionary bonus compensation Role overview GQ is a global authority on style, culture, and modern masculinity, reaching millions of readers across print, digital, video, social, and emerging platforms. The position is in-office in New York, NY and reports to the Global Editorial Director . #J-18808-Ljbffr