Senior Creative Direction Manager - Photo/Video Brand Libraries

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the creative development of campaign photo and video library work from concept through production and delivery.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate strategic business goals into creative direction for brand shoots, event capture, and other asset creation efforts.
• Build and present pitch decks that clearly communicate the story and sell through the work.
• Direct creative execution across formats—from photo to video and motion—for use in print, retail, and social media.
• Provide creative direction, feedback, and mentorship across multiple projects and teams.
• Champion brand consistency and excellence while finding new ways to evolve how the brand shows up.
• Lead creative team members through development phases, providing direction, structure, and inspiration.
• Help drive speed, clarity, and creative cohesion across all workstreams.
• Stay updated on creative trends, brand storytelling best practices, and new tools including AI and automation.
• Travel regularly for business purposes.

Requirements

• 6-10 years of creative leadership experience in agency, in-house, or hybrid environments.
• A portfolio demonstrating concept development, storytelling, and high-quality execution across media.
• Strong understanding of brand, marketing strategy, and how creative drives business outcomes.
• Proven ability to lead creative teams and collaborate with cross-functional partners.
• Deep experience in photo/video/b-roll shoot planning for digital, video, social, OOH, print, and internal creative.
• Clear, confident presentation and communication skills.
• Experience mentoring and managing creative teams with empathy and clarity.
• Curiosity and experience with AI, generative fill, automation, and evolving creative workflows.
• Experience running fast-paced brand shoots, directing talent, and working with producers, wardrobe, and props.
• Photographic retouching and color processing experience is a plus.
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time.

Nice to Have

• Photographic retouching and color processing experience.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive base salary and compensation package, including a corporate bonus target of 15%.
• Wealth-building opportunities through annual stock grants, employee stock purchase plan, and 401(k).
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible benefit account, paid time off, paid holidays, parental and family leave, family building benefits, and childcare subsidy.
• Tuition assistance, college coaching, short- and long-term disability, voluntary insurance options.
• Additional perks such as mobile service & home internet discounts, pet insurance, and transit programs.
• Opportunities for career growth and development in a dynamic, innovative environment.