Creative Director

About the Role

As the Creative Director at StockX, you will guide the global creative vision of the brand, overseeing everything from concept development through design, production, and execution across all stages of marketing. You will craft tailored creative content for major brand and marketing campaigns, including seasonal launches, editorial work, events, partnerships, cultural moments, paid and performance media, and social channels. Your responsibility is to blend creative innovation with business objectives, ensuring alignment with client goals while pushing storytelling and design boundaries.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and evolve the StockX brand's visual identity, messaging, voice, and overall storytelling through creative direction.
• Develop compelling creative strategies that span multiple marketing platforms and drive results aligned with brand goals.
• Create and enforce consistent brand standards across all consumer interactions.
• Lead multidisciplinary projects ensuring creative efforts reflect brand positioning and achieve business targets.
• Present and defend creative ideas to internal stakeholders, integrating feedback without compromising creative vision.
• Oversee resource management to deliver high-quality work on schedule and budget.
• Adapt and apply a global creative vision for local market relevance with flexibility.
• Stay informed on industry trends, new technologies, and cultural shifts to keep campaigns fresh and effective.
• Mentor creative team members by offering guidance, detailed feedback, and fostering a collaborative, innovative culture.

Candidate Profile

• At least 7 years of experience in advertising, branding, or creative leadership with a portfolio showing unification of strategy and execution across channels and budgets.
• Strong passion for sneaker and streetwear cultures; experience with fashion, lifestyle, or product-centric brands is advantageous.
• Experience in senior creative roles within consumer brands, agencies, editorial environments, or retail, preferably in-house.
• Well-connected within the creative community with access to key collaborators and resources.
• Excellent skills in creative concept development and art direction, especially in photography and video.
• Knowledge of native digital content creation for social media, onsite merchandising, and performance marketing.
• Fluency in current social media platforms, tools, and trends.
• Expertise in e-commerce and digital marketing best practices.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and presentation capabilities.
• Self-motivated with ability to manage ambiguity and perform well in a fast-paced startup atmosphere.
• Effective in managing multiple projects and meeting tight deadlines.
• Ability to use insights and data to support strategic creative decisions.
• Proven leadership skills to mentor and develop creative teams.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) with understanding of production workflows.

Additional Information

This hybrid position requires two days onsite per week at the Downtown Detroit office. The salary range is $250,000 to $270,000 annually, with additional benefits including medical, dental, equity, and discretionary bonuses. Compensation varies by location. StockX is an equal opportunity employer respecting diversity and is compliant with fair hiring ordinances. The company reserves rights to amend this job description and may employ AI tools in applicant evaluation.

About StockX

StockX is a Detroit-based technology company specializing in the online marketplace for sneakers, apparel, collectibles, electronics, and more. Utilizing dynamic pricing and real-time data, it connects buyers and sellers globally. Key brands include Jordan, Nike, Supreme, Gucci, and others. Established in 2016, StockX has a workforce of 1,000 employees worldwide.