Creative Director

Shape a modern, athlete-first visual identity for the LPGA and guide creative output across every platform. This remote Creative Director role reports to the VP, Content & Platforms, leading a creative team and partnering across social, content, partnerships, broadcast, and BI to deliver end-to-end creative strategy that supports fan engagement and global reach.

What you’ll do

• Lead the evolution of the LPGA’s visual identity to reflect a modern, athlete-first, culturally relevant brand.
• Own and direct creative strategy from concept through execution, setting the direction and translating it into production.
• Originate and develop creative concepts for major campaigns and tentpole moments.
• Ensure consistency of brand expression across all platforms, balancing design systems with campaign needs.
• Partner cross-functionally across social, content, partnerships, broadcast, and BI teams to align creative with audience, insights, and programming goals.
• Translate cultural moments and fan insights into proactive creative strategies.
• Oversee workflows and production pipelines, guiding team output and maintaining efficient delivery.
• Direct art direction for video, photography, and design across campaign work.
• Manage vendors, agencies, and freelancers to support timelines and quality standards.
• Oversee print production and quality control.
• Integrate AI and emerging tools into creative workflows.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What you’ll bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Creative Direction, Marketing, or a related field.
• 7–10+ years of progressive experience in creative, design, or brand roles, including 3–5+ years leading teams.
• Proven ability to concept and lead breakthrough campaigns, not just execute briefs.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating excellence across digital, social, video, and brand systems.
• Experience leading cross-functional creative initiatives across content, partnerships, and media teams.
• Deep understanding of cultural trends, fandom, and storytelling in sports, media, or entertainment.
• Demonstrated success building and scaling creative teams and workflows.
• Fluency in modern creative tools, including Adobe Creative Suite; motion/video tools (Premiere, After Effects) preferred.
• Familiarity with AI-powered creative tools and emerging technologies impacting design and content creation.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Highly organized, able to manage multiple high-priority projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in sports, entertainment, or agency environments preferred.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and events as needed.

How success is measured

• Growth in brand relevance and audience engagement.
• Consistency and strength of the visual identity.
• Impact of campaigns and tentpole moments.
• Efficiency of creative production.
• Cross-functional collaboration.
• Team performance and retention.