10+ years creative experience3+ years leading creative teamsEntertainment / media / streaming backgroundIntegrated campaign developmentArt direction & photo shoot directionBranding, typography & visual designMotion design & videoAdobe Creative CloudAI-enabled creative workflowsExecutive-level presentation skillsBachelor's in Graphic Design or Visual CommunicationsPortfolio of design & visual storytelling work
Job Description
STARZ is seeking a Creative Director to lead the development of integrated marketing campaigns across multiple platforms. This role involves championing the STARZ brand's visual identity, leading a multidisciplinary creative team, and translating business objectives into compelling creative solutions for entertainment marketing. The position requires 10+ years of creative experience in entertainment/media and 3+ years of team leadership experience.
Overview
The STARZ Creative team is the steward of the STARZ brand, developing premium creative that connects audiences with original series, library content and corporate initiatives. The team partners across Marketing, Originals, Brand, Digital Marketing, PR and Corporate Communications to create compelling campaigns and experiences that strengthen the STARZ brand and drive business results.
The Creative Director provides creative leadership in the development of integrated marketing campaigns that align with business objectives while advancing the STARZ brand. This role champions exceptional design, premium visual storytelling and a cinematic aesthetic across every consumer touchpoint while inspiring creative teams to deliver innovative work across print, digital, motion, video and emerging platforms.
Responsibilities
•Lead the creative development of integrated marketing campaigns across print, digital, motion, video, social and emerging platforms, ensuring a cohesive and premium STARZ brand experience.
•Partner with Marketing, Brand, Originals, PR, Digital Marketing and Corporate Communications to translate strategic objectives into compelling creative solutions that strengthen the STARZ brand.
•Champion STARZ's visual identity, design standards and creative excellence, ensuring consistency while evolving the brand's premium, cinematic aesthetic.
•Lead the creative direction of key art and campaign photo shoots, partnering closely with Originals Marketing leadership, photographers, talent and production teams to develop compelling visual assets that define each campaign.
•Lead, mentor and inspire a multidisciplinary creative team, fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture that champions innovation, craftsmanship and creative excellence.
•Guide projects from concept through execution, providing hands-on creative direction, design feedback and art direction throughout the creative process.
•Present creative concepts and strategic rationale to executive leadership and key stakeholders, building alignment around the creative vision.
•Collaborate with the Executive Creative Director to establish creative priorities, department goals, operational plans and long-term creative initiatives while ensuring projects are delivered with exceptional quality and craftsmanship.
Qualifications
•Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications or equivalent combination of education and experience.
•10+ years of creative experience in entertainment, media, streaming or agency environments.
•3+ years leading multidisciplinary creative teams.
•Demonstrated ability to develop integrated creative campaigns and translate business objectives into compelling visual solutions.