Creative Director, Block
Leads the development and execution of brand platforms, repositioning strategies, and integrated campaigns across Block’s brands. The individual contributor sets creative vision, directs multidisciplinary teams, and remains hands-on from concept through activation.
About the job
Responsibilities
- Originate brand platforms and campaign-level ideas, owning them from concept through activation.
- Reposition brands and maintain platform coherence across brand and product surfaces.
- Preserve creative intent from first cut through final placement.
- Shape briefs with an embedded creative-strategy team.
- Direct designers, writers, and production partners.
- Collaborate with marketing, product, and partnerships leadership to deliver campaigns.
Requirements
- Portfolio demonstrating creative direction of brand platforms, repositionings, campaigns, and activations.
- Background in art direction and strong visual judgment across media.
- Track record of setting creative vision and quality standards while remaining hands-on.
- Credibility with cross-functional leadership as a peer.
- Experience identifying cultural shifts and incorporating them into creative work.
- Experience applying brand thinking across multiple products or business lines.
- Experience in agency, in-house, or both environments.
- Portfolio link required; include a password if applicable.
Compensation and Benefits
- Annual salary: $251,600–$377,400 USD.
- Benefits include remote work, medical insurance, flexible time off, retirement savings plans, and modern family planning.
Skills
Brand Strategy, Campaign Development, Art Direction, Visual Design, Creative Direction, Brand Platforms, Brand Repositioning, Experiential Marketing, Social Media, Production, Creative Strategy
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