[Hiring] Group Creative Director @MasterClass

Role Description

As our Group Creative Director, you'll report to our Executive Creative Director and help lead creative direction across Class Launches, campaigns, and product launches. You'll be hands-on, producing and elevating work across copy, design, and art direction, not just directing others' execution. Your conceptual vision and creative judgment will shape how we communicate with our global audience, and as our team structure evolves, you'll grow into a formal leadership role guiding a team of copywriters, designers, animators, editors, photographers, and art directors.

What You'll Do

• Lead and Inspire: Guide the creative vision and strategy for creative campaigns, products, and marketing communications. Inspire your team to push the boundaries of creativity and innovation.
• Shape Our Voice: Write, define, and champion the tone and voice of marketing copy across various channels, ensuring consistency and authenticity.
• Stay Hands-On: Personally produce and shape copy, design, and creative work across Class Launches, campaigns, and product marketing.
• Collaborate and Innovate: Work closely with cross-functional teams to develop forward-thinking ideas and strategies.
• Mentor and Grow: Develop and mentor a team of copywriters, designers, and art directors, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Direct and Oversee: Provide creative direction and oversight across copy, art direction, design, video, animation, and other creative disciplines.
• Execute with Excellence: Deliver compelling, on-brand messages across all touchpoints, maintaining the highest quality standards and attention to detail.
• Adapt and Evolve: Stay ahead of industry trends and continuously seek new ways to tell our story in a rapidly changing landscape.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in creative roles, with a focus on producing standout work for global brands.
• Experience directing copy, art direction, design, video, animation, and other creative disciplines.
• Demonstrated expertise in conceptual and strategically-led campaign development.
• Experience in both agency and in-house environments.
• Ability to prioritize and work well under pressure while maintaining speed and high attention to detail.
• Ability to provide and receive constructive feedback across creative disciplines.
• Strong presentation skills and attention to detail; presenting work on behalf of the team.
• Experience developing and maintaining brand voice and tone guidelines.
• Experience and understanding of performance marketing and its integration with creative strategy.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Versatility in writing styles and tones, from short-form brand advertising to longer-form editorial content.

Requirements

• Proven ability to develop original creative concepts that deliver real business impact.
• A track record of recognizing the strongest idea in the room and knowing how to push work further.
• Comfortable personally producing copy and design work, not solely directing others.
• Able to translate strategic objectives into creative concepts that resonate.
• Experience working closely with cross-functional teams to drive integrated efforts.
• Proven experience leading creative teams across advertising, product, content, and creative strategy workstreams.
• Exceptional writing skills with the ability to craft compelling narratives across various forms and mediums.
• A portfolio showcasing award-winning work and a knack for pushing creative boundaries.

Benefits

• Equity and comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, flexible PTO, and more).

Salary Range

$242,000 — $280,000 USD