Creative Director
What You’ll Do
Manifest culture
Concept and craft innovative experiences anchored in sports, pop culture, and fandom that help brands become authentic parts of fan communities.
Create stories people feel
Develop compelling presentations that clearly connect ideas to business goals, blending smart strategy with thoughtful creative thinking, inspiring clients and partners.
Build a brand world
Shape cohesive experience ecosystems across environments, content, talent, merch, social moments, and fan touchpoints—ensuring every element feels intentional and connected.
Collaborate with creators
Partner with internal teams, athletes, artists, leagues, creators, and cultural tastemakers to deliver breakthrough work that resonates with key audiences and drives impact.
Key Accountabilities
- Know the fan: Understand the nuances of sports fans and pop culture audiences—their beliefs, language, rituals, references, expectations, and emotional triggers.
- Develop concepts inspired by sports culture, entertainment, creator culture, and emerging fan behaviors.
- Collaborate with strategy and account teams, plus partner organizations, to turn brand objectives into scalable, multi-layered experiences.
- Possess the confidence to compel high-level clients to produce their best work.
Requirements
- 6-8 years of culturally driven brand work
- Experience with sports & entertainment partnerships and leveraging related assets
- A passion for women’s sports
How You Show Up
- Say “yes” more than “no”
- Thrive in sports-centric environments
- Carry the confidence to compel high-level clients to produce their best work
How You Amplify Our Culture
- Elevate teams and bring people together
- Elevate teams and bring people together
- Elevate teams and bring people together
- Elevate teams and bring people together
Ability to work hybrid in Detroit HIGHLY preferred; or, ability to work hybrid in a US Jack office