Creative Director
Full-time
Sugar Land, TX, USA
About the job
We’re looking for a powerhouse Creative Director to lead the full spectrum of content creation and creative direction for a fast-growing, women-led athletic apparel brand. This role is for someone with sharp leadership instincts, deep experience in product marketing (ideally apparel or CPG), and a bold creative voice that can guide, inspire, and execute at the highest level. You’ll own creative planning for the year, oversee campaign execution, and ensure every asset - from photoshoots to social content - is aligned with the brand’s mission.
Responsibilities
Creative Direction & Strategy
- Own the annual creative vision and content roadmap for all brand campaigns and product launches (new launches every 4-6 weeks)
- Conceptualize, plan, and oversee creative direction across photography, videography, graphic design, and campaign storytelling
- Maintain a cohesive brand narrative across all channels, ensuring creative work reflects company values and vision
Team & Project Management
- Lead and grow the internal and external creative teams — including eComm creatives, videographers, designers, and editors
- Delegate responsibilities, maintain clear timelines, and manage production schedules (photoshoots, editorial calendars, asset deliveries)
- Foster a vibrant, inclusive, and high-performing creative culture
- Manage freelance vendor relationships and find best-in-class talent when needed
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Collaborate with operations, product, and marketing to align creative with go-to-market strategy and launch timelines
- Ensure all assets are on-brand and optimized for their channel (eComm, paid, organic, influencer, print, etc.)
- Partner with the marketing team to build campaigns that blend brand storytelling with product performance
Execution & Oversight
- Manage creative budgets, timelines, and approvals
- Oversee quality control on final assets to ensure they meet aesthetic and strategic goals
- Own asset management, keeping all creative work organized and accessible
Background
- 5+ years of experience in creative leadership roles, preferably within apparel, wellness, or lifestyle CPG
- Experience marketing physical products and leading multi-disciplinary creative teams
- Strong understanding of lighting, photography, and video - able to communicate with production teams fluently
- Obsessed with social media and trends, with a pulse on what’s performing across platforms
- Comfortable leading meetings, making decisions, and providing feedback with clarity and care
- Highly organized and efficient
- Creative and strategic - you think in campaigns, not just content
- Passionate about empowering women through intentional design and storytelling
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary: $100-125k
- Fully covered health insurance
- Unlimited PTO (we trust you to get the job done)
- Paid maternity leave
- 401(k) with company support
Note: This job is onsite in Sugar Land, TX (Houston area)
Apply now and you will be contacted ASAP!