Creative Director - Social

Overview

The Social Creative Director at Spotify will spearhead the creative vision for the company's global social media presence. This role ensures every piece of content is visually impactful, culturally resonant, and distinctly aligned with Spotify’s brand ethos. The position involves working across diverse divisions including Brand, Product, Music, Podcasts, Audiobooks, and Fitness to craft innovative stories that engage millions of fans daily.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct the creative strategy behind Spotify’s worldwide social channels, delivering bold, top-tier storytelling that enhances the brand across various segments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams like Social Strategy, Brand, Project Management, and external agencies to conceptualize and execute social-first campaigns.
• Lead and mentor a creative team, fostering collaboration, inclusivity, and excellence throughout every project.
• Ensure brand consistency by upholding social media guidelines, creating scalable creative resources, and coordinating with regional teams to maintain a unified global social identity.
• Continuously monitor emerging social platforms, trends, and audience behaviors, and regularly present creative ideas and strategies to senior leadership.

Who You Are

• Possess a minimum of 10 years of creative leadership experience within entertainment, technology, media, or consumer brands, showcasing a strong portfolio focused on social-first content.
• Expertise in social networks, content formats, and best creative practices, with the ability to translate strategy into engaging, culturally meaningful storytelling.
• A skilled leader in managing people and partnerships, excelling in communication and thriving in dynamic, collaborative settings.
• Dedicated to creative quality, solution-oriented thinking, and motivating teams to produce innovative work that delivers significant business value.

Work Location and Schedule

• Based in New York or Los Angeles, California, with flexible work arrangements allowing remote work combined with 1-2 in-person days weekly.

Compensation and Benefits

• Annual salary range in the U.S. is $162,432 to $232,047, supplemented with equity and possibly bonuses or commissions.
• Benefits package includes health insurance, six months of paid parental leave, 401(k) retirement plan, 23 paid vacation days, and 13 flexible paid holidays.

Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

Spotify is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is welcomed and valued. Equal opportunity is extended to all candidates regardless of background or identity. The company provides support to accommodate candidates throughout the recruitment process and encourages the sharing of one’s unique experiences and perspectives.

Recruitment Process Notes

Spotify may use artificial intelligence tools to assist in application reviews and responses analysis; however, human judgment remains central to final hiring decisions. Candidates may request further details about data processing related to AI usage.