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Versant Media

Creative Director

Versant Media
Carlsbad, CA $150k - $190k/yr Full time Posted 2h ago
Manager Marketing Adobe Creative Suite Branding Creative Direction Design Design Tools Experience Design Figma Visual Design
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Job Description

Lead a multidisciplinary creative organization at Versant Media, driving brand storytelling across campaigns, product experiences, and simulator UI/UX.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise and support assigned team members and departmental personnel
  • Provide ongoing coaching, direction, and performance management
  • Prioritize team workload and oversee project execution to ensure deadlines are met
  • Partner with HR on interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and termination processes
  • Define and elevate the Full Swing brand identity across digital, print, in-product, and experiential channels
  • Direct high-impact marketing campaigns, product launches, and brand partnerships (including PGA Tour and athlete endorsements)
  • Collaborate with product, engineering, and marketing teams to align visual storytelling with product strategy and business goals
  • Lead creation of engaging multimedia content, including video, social media assets, digital ads, and simulator experiences
  • Guide UI/UX direction for simulator software and companion apps to ensure world-class design and functionality
  • Manage and mentor a multidisciplinary creative team, promoting innovation, accountability, and excellence
  • Own relationships with external creative partners, agencies, and production vendors
  • Monitor creative performance and iterate using creative KPIs, user feedback, and brand metrics
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, Marketing, or a related field (required)
  • 8+ years of experience in creative leadership roles; preferably in sports tech, entertainment, or consumer electronics
  • Strong portfolio showing work across branding, video, product UI, and integrated campaigns
  • Experience with luxury, lifestyle, or sports brands (strong plus)
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and motion/video editing tools
  • Strategic thinker with strong storytelling, conceptual, and execution skills
  • Comfort presenting to executives, athletes, and external stakeholders
  • Passion for golf, sports, or interactive technology (highly desirable)
  • Willingness to travel up to 15% of the time

Location

  • Carlsbad, CA (hybrid)

Salary

  • USD 150,000 - 190,000 per year
  • Actual compensation may vary based on skills, qualifications, experience, and location; may include additional forms of compensation and benefits (including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off)

Technology

  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Figma

Additional Information

  • External candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with a VERSANT Media employee at one of its locations before a hiring decision
  • Equal Employment Opportunity policy: no discrimination based on protected characteristics under applicable law
  • Reasonable accommodation available for qualified individuals with disabilities or disabled veterans; request support via [email protected]
  • Versant Media does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms; resumes submitted without a valid written Statement of Work will be considered the sole property of VERSANT

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