Creative Director, Partnerships & Collectibles

Broomfield, CO (Hybrid)

$155K/yr – $175K/yrSenior Level10+ years expFull time

Posted 5 days ago

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Job Summary

Own the creative direction for partnerships and collectibles, steering concept development, storytelling, and cross-functional leadership across campaigns, packaging, and retail experiences.

  • Lead brand collaborations and cultural marketing efforts
  • Oversee multi-channel creative output and team development

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead with vision: Define the creative direction for partnerships and collectibles, ensuring every collaboration feels balanced, intentional, and brand-right
  • Build ideas in partnership: Develop concepts that bring two brands together in harmony, creating something new without compromising either identity
  • Own the full expression: Oversee creative across campaigns, film, photography, packaging, e-commerce, and retail environments
  • Champion storytelling: Translate partnership strategy into compelling narratives that drive cultural relevance and consumer excitement
  • Design for product and drop culture: Shape how collaborations come to life through packaging, collectibles, and in-hand experiences
  • Lead and inspire teams: Guide a multidisciplinary team across art direction, design, and copy, setting a high bar for both thinking and execution
  • Collaborate cross-functionally: Partner closely with Marketing, Product, Merchandising, and external collaborators to align creative with business and cultural opportunity
  • Drive craft and consistency: Ensure all outputs reflect a high level of quality, cohesion, and attention to detail across every touchpoint
  • Navigate complexity: Manage multiple partners, timelines, and expectations while maintaining creative clarity and momentum
  • Present with impact: Communicate ideas and creative direction confidently to internal leadership and external partners

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent industry experience
  • At least 10+ years of experience in creative roles across brand, agency, or in-house teams
  • At least 3+ years leading and developing creative teams
  • Strong experience in brand collaborations, partnerships, or cultural marketing
  • Proven ability to lead work across campaigns, packaging, retail, and digital touchpoints
  • Expert-level art direction, design, and or copywriting skills
  • Strong storytelling and concept development abilities
  • Experience working with external partners, collaborators, and talent
  • Ability to manage complex projects with multiple collaborators
  • Excellent presentation and communication skills

Benefits

  • This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and AD&D, short and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program that includes company match, and many other additional voluntary benefits.
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At Inside Out® you’ll find independent insight, the perspective of your peers, and practical thinking from those shaping the future of in-house creative leadership. We are a global community for senior in-house creative leaders shaping the future of brand and creativity inside their organisations.Our mission is to elevate the role of in-house creative leadership and strengthen the connection between creativity and business impact.Through our membership, leadership programmes, events and awards we bring together creative leaders from some of the world’s most recognisable brands to exchange knowledge, build influence inside their organisations and shape the future of in-house creativity.Inside Out initiatives include:• Inside Out Community – a global membership network for in-house creative leaders• Inside Out LIVE – in-person gatherings connecting creative leaders and industry thinkers• Inside Out Awards – celebrating excellence in in-house creativity• The Future of In-House Creative Leadership Podcast• Leadership development programmes and research exploring the evolving role of creativity inside organisations

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