Misfitsmarket

Creative Director

New York NY · Director · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$160k-$170kDetected 5 days ago

FigmaAdobe Creative SuiteAfter EffectsDesign SystemsMotion DesignAccessibilityBrand StrategyPhotographyLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationMentoring

About the role

We're seeking a Creative Director with a strong track record of strategic brand stewardship and hands-on creative leadership.
Weekly presence in our Bushwick photo studio is expected, with a focus on mentorship and scalable processes in a fast-paced startup environment.

Directly manage a creative team, overseeing performance, growth, and workloads.
Coach for career development, provide ongoing feedback, set objectives, and create development plans aligned with company goals.
mentor direct reports and product design team members (dotted line relationship) and elevate overall design craft and storytelling.
Own and evolve the visual identity system: brand guidelines, typography, color, grids, imagery, iconography, and motion language
Lead and supervise external creative production partners (including agencies freelancers for TV, OOH and other activations) for private-label packaging, including briefs, milestones, QA, and final approvals.
Translate brand strategy into compelling concepts and executions that drive business outcomes.
Set strategic direction for digital campaigns (organic and paid), email design systems, landing pages, and motion assets
align with Product, Marketing, Merchandising, and overall business goals and collaborate closely with UX designers on the Product team.

8-10 years of experience in visual design/creative leadership, with direct-to-consumer brand experience (agency or in-house) and packaging-focused work.
Deep expertise in typography, layout, grids, color theory, and visual storytelling.
Experience planning and directing photo/food shoots.
A standout portfolio demonstrating leadership-level visual design across digital, email, motion, and editorial formats, with a proven track record of elevating brand systems.
Proven experience designing for paid and organic social, email design systems, landing pages, out-of-home, and motion graphics; interest or experience with packaging regulations, print production, and private label branding is a plus.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma; After Effects or equivalent motion design skills strongly preferred.
Substantial experience leading and managing external agencies/freelancers, with excellent briefing, milestone management, and QA.
Excellent collaboration and communication skills; capable of leading cross-functional initiatives and providing/receiving constructive feedback.
Ability to manage multiple, complex projects with tight timelines in a fast-paced startup environment.
Motion design fluency (basic to advanced) for social and product storytelling and TV experience is a plus.
Knowledge of design systems and scalable component libraries for web and email.

interest or experience with packaging regulations, print production, and private label branding is a plus.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma

Competitive compensation, benefits, and room to grow into senior leadership responsibilities.
Details of Position & Benefits:
Salary and employee stock options commensurate with experience
Multiple health, dental, and vision plan options
Life Insurance

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