Executive Creative Director

Role Overview

• Define and own Engine's overarching creative vision and expression across brand identity, campaigns, and beyond
• Lead and manage Engine's full creative organization including creative directors, brand and growth designers, and copywriters—setting direction, developing talent, and holding a high bar for creative excellence
• Define the creative culture and standards that shape how the team works, grows, and produces breakthrough output at scale
• Partner with the Sr. Director of Brand and VP of Brand and Design to align creative vision with brand strategy, business objectives, and organizational priorities
• Collaborate closely with the Creative Ops Director to ensure the team is resourced, structured, and operating with the clarity and efficiency the work demands
• Serve as the ultimate creative authority across all brand output including campaigns, design systems, content, product storytelling, and beyond
• Identify and close capability gaps across the organization through hiring, developing existing talent, and building the right mix of internal and external resources
• Represent the creative organization at the executive level, communicating vision, advocating for investment, and driving alignment across senior leadership
• Build and steward relationships with the highest-caliber agency and production partners, elevating the ambition and quality of Engine's creative at every tier
• Make the hard calls — on work, on people, on priorities — with clarity, conviction, and the team's long-term performance in mind

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in creative leadership, with a demonstrated track record of building and leading high-performing creative organizations in highly ambitious, fast-moving environments
• Proven ability to deliver high-bar creative at scale—across campaigns, brand systems, content, and integrated experiences—without sacrificing quality or velocity
• A people-first leader who invests deeply in talent development, sets a high performance bar, and knows how to get the best out of diverse creative teams
• Deep fluency across creative disciplines including brand design, growth, copywriting, campaign, and production
• Exceptional organizational instincts, you understand how to structure teams, allocate resources, and build the operational conditions that allow creativity to thrive
• Strong executive presence and communication skills, you can align a room, make a compelling case for creative investment, and represent the organization with clarity and confidence
• A genuine creative force with a sharp, distinctive point of view
• Comfortable operating at the intersection of creative ambition, business strategy, and organizational leadership.

Benefits

• Compensation: Competitive base pay tied to role and experience, with opportunities for bonuses, commissions, and equity.
• Benefits: Check out our full list at engine.com/culture.
• Environments for Success: Different roles have different needs in terms of the environments that drive success which is why we have a hybrid-hub model. Whether you are in one of our amazing offices or fully remote, we’ll make sure you have what you need to succeed.