Creative Director

Role Overview

Join StockX as the Creative Director where you will spearhead the global creative vision of the brand, overseeing every stage from concept through to design, production, and multi-channel delivery. This role centers on developing tailored creative content for core brand activities including seasonal campaigns, editorial projects, events, partnerships, cultural moments, paid and performance media, and social marketing efforts. Balancing imaginative storytelling with commercial objectives, you will ensure all creative outcomes align with business goals while innovating design and narrative approaches.

Key Responsibilities

• Shape and evolve StockX's brand identity through creative direction encompassing visual identity, messaging, photography, video, and storytelling.
• Lead creation of compelling, brand-consistent creative concepts adaptable across diverse marketing platforms and aligned with strategic objectives.
• Develop and enforce standardized brand processes to maintain consistency across all customer interactions.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams ensuring creative output matches brand positioning and business targets.
• Defend and present creative ideas to stakeholders, integrating feedback while preserving creative quality.
• Manage resources to ensure projects meet business goals, uphold quality standards, and are completed on schedule and budget.
• Translate global creative strategies into locally relevant market executions with flexibility.
• Monitor industry trends, new technologies, and cultural shifts to maintain cutting-edge campaigns.
• Coach and mentor creative personnel fostering innovation and teamwork.

Candidate Profile

• More than 7 years in advertising, branding, or creative leadership with a portfolio demonstrating strategy-driven creative execution.
• Deep enthusiasm for sneaker and streetwear cultures; experience with fashion or product-driven brands preferred.
• Proven senior creative experience in consumer brands, agencies, editorial, or retail environments, preferably in-house.
• Strong network of creative collaborators for impactful brand moments.
• Excellence in concept development, art direction across photography and video production.
• Knowledge of native digital content, organic social, onsite merchandising, and performance marketing.
• Familiarity with current social media platforms, digital marketing best practices, and e-commerce.
• Outstanding communication, teamwork, and presentation capabilities.
• Self-driven with resilience to manage ambiguity and thrive in fast-paced settings.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines effectively.
• Use of performance data and customer insights to guide and justify creative strategy.
• Leadership skills with experience mentoring creative teams.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and understanding of production workflows.

Additional Information

This position is hybrid, requiring two days per week at the Downtown Detroit office. The salary range is $250,000 to $270,000 annually, with benefits including medical, dental, equity participation, and discretionary bonuses, dependent on location. StockX is committed to diversity and equal employment opportunity, considering all qualified candidates including those with arrest or conviction records as per relevant local and state laws.

About StockX

StockX is a Detroit-based tech leader in the growing online marketplace for high-demand goods like sneakers, apparel, electronics, collectibles, and more. The platform connects global buyers and sellers through dynamic pricing, offering real-time market data. StockX features hundreds of leading brands and employs around 1,000 people worldwide.