Creative Director - Social

About the role

The Social Creative Director will lead the creative vision for Spotify's global social presence, ensuring every piece of content is visually compelling, culturally relevant, and unmistakably Spotify. Working across Brand, Product, Music, Podcasts, Audiobooks, and Fitness, you'll help shape how millions of fans experience Spotify every day through innovative storytelling and world-class creative.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creative vision for Spotify's global social channels, delivering innovative, high-quality storytelling that strengthens the brand across Brand, Product, Music, Podcasts, Audiobooks, and Fitness.
• Partner with cross-functional teams (including Social Strategy, Brand, Project Management, and agency partners) to develop and deliver social-first campaigns from concept through execution.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of creatives, fostering a collaborative, inclusive environment and ensuring creative excellence across every project.
• Champion consistency by maintaining Spotify's social brand guidelines, developing scalable creative toolkits, and partnering with regional teams to deliver a cohesive global social presence.
• Stay ahead of emerging social trends, platform capabilities, and audience behaviors, while confidently presenting creative work and recommendations to senior leadership.

Requirements

• At least 10+ years of creative leadership experience in entertainment, technology, media, or consumer brands, with a strong portfolio of social-first work.
• Deep expertise in social platforms, content formats, and creative best practices, and know how to turn strategy into engaging, culturally relevant storytelling.
• Experienced people leader who builds strong partnerships, communicates with influence, and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Passion for creative quality, a solutions-oriented mindset, and the ability to inspire teams to produce work that pushes creative boundaries while delivering meaningful business impact.

Location

This role can be based in New York or Los Angeles. We offer flexibility to work where you work best, with some in-person meetings required (1-2 times per week).

Pay

The United States base range for this position is $162,432–$232,047, plus equity and bonus or commission.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Six months paid parental leave
• 401(k) retirement plan
• 23 paid days off
• 13 paid flexible holidays