Creative Director

Onsite in Grain Valley, MO, Dynasty Gear Co is seeking a Creative Director to lead Tees-4's creative pipeline and uphold brand consistency as the company scales. This role blends strategic brand leadership with hands-on production support, overseeing artwork sourcing, review, and cross-functional collaboration across production, marketing, and operations.

Responsibilities

• Shape and sustain the overarching creative vision for Tees-4.
• Evaluate artwork and approve it prior to publication.
• Ensure consistent branding across products, websites, and marketing collateral.
• Track current design trends and opportunities.
• Source skilled freelance and affiliate designers.
• Foster relationships with artists and creators.
• Expand the design catalog across multiple niches.
• Ensure designs meet quality and licensing standards.
• Recruit and onboard new affiliate designers.
• Manage communications with affiliates.
• Monitor affiliate performance.
• Develop incentives and programs to promote long-term growth.
• Oversee the development of new products.
• Ensure artwork is production-ready.
• Coordinate with Shopify and e-commerce teams.
• Prioritize seasonal and trending designs.
• Collaborate with production, marketing, and operations teams.
• Improve workflows and documentation for creative processes.
• Help train future members of the creative team.
• Operate commercial heat presses.
• Assist with apparel fulfillment during peak periods.
• Maintain quality control across production.
• Help ensure production runs efficiently.

Requirements

• Strong visual sensibility for graphic design and branding.
• Experience leading creative projects or teams.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to juggle multiple projects with prioritization.
• Self-driven with an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment.
• Willing to assist in production when required.
• Positive attitude and a drive to contribute to building something meaningful.

Technologies

• Shopify
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Photoshop
• AI design tools

Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Performance-based bonuses
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Employee discounts
• Opportunities for advancement
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Flexible scheduling

Why join Dynasty Gear Co?

• Help build a rapidly growing Midwest-based custom apparel company.
• Shape the creative direction of a nationally distributed apparel brand.
• Collaborate directly with executive leadership.
• Potential for career advancement as the company expands.
• Creative freedom to influence products sold nationwide.
• Join a collaborative, entrepreneurial team that values innovation and hard work.