Creative Director

Orlando, FL (On-site)

$90K/yr – $100K/yrSenior Level7+ years expFull time

Posted 2 hrs ago

Job Summary

Own end-to-end brand architecture and creative leadership across premium electronics, guiding omnichannel strategies, e-commerce visuals, and cross-functional collaboration to drive high-impact, ROI-focused campaigns.

  • Own flagship concepts and mentor the design team across multiple brand positions
  • Collaborate with Marketing Services and Sales to ensure strategy, packaging, and assets align with channel goals

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Strategic Brand Architecture & Execution (Primary Focus)
  • Brand Identity Management: Define and maintain distinct visual and narrative identities for a portfolio ranging from premium lifestyle tech to heritage-based audio.
  • Omnichannel Strategy: Lead a "box to screen" workflow philosophy that ensures consistency as products move from physical packaging to digital storefronts.
  • E-commerce & Web Leadership: Oversee the production of high-impact visual assets (Amazon A+, UI/UX content) that drive conversion and ensure a premium consumer journey.
  • Social & Narrative: Direct engaging static and video content, combining strong design with strategic brand positioning.
  • Creative Leadership & Production
  • Hands-on Execution: Personally execute flagship assets and "hero" concepts while providing feedback and mentorship to the design staff.
  • Departmental Collaboration: Partner with Marketing Services to ensure high-level strategy aligns with technical accuracy, packaging designs, and project timelines.
  • Sales & Performance Integration: Partner closely with Sales and Ecommerce leads to align creative content, messaging, and positioning with channel-specific goals, ensuring every asset is optimized for conversion and a clear ROI.
  • Executive Presentation: Proficiently convert high-end designs into business-friendly formats (PowerPoint/PDF) to support leadership and sales teams.

Requirements

  • Design Mastery: Expert level in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) with a focus on both digital and print.
  • Technical Versatility: Proficiency with Figma and high comfort in the Microsoft 365 environment. Marketing Sense: Deep understanding of consumer psychology across luxury, heritage, and value-driven segments.
  • AI Integration: Regular use of AI tools for rapid concepting and productivity.
  • Collaborative Maturity: Professional maturity to balance feedback from multiple stakeholders while keeping projects on track.
  • Professional Experience: 7+ years of experience with a focus on brand storytelling, creative direction, and physical packaging.
  • Industry Knowledge: Experience in consumer electronics is required; a background in car or home audio is highly desirable.
  • Portfolio: Must provide a portfolio demonstrating high-end design and an ability to adapt to different brand positions.
  • Work Environment: This is a 100% in-office role within the creative team at our headquarters.

Benefits

  • Health insurance / Four day workweek
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