Executive Creative Director
Job Description
Define and elevate Vuori’s creative vision across product, storytelling, digital experiences, and global campaigns as an onsite leader in Carlsbad.
Responsibilities
- Own and guide the creative direction across brand, product, retail, and digital to deliver a cohesive, inspiring consumer experience.
- Lead, mentor, and scale a high-performing creative team, building a culture of curiosity, collaboration, and bold creative thinking.
- Partner with key Marketing & Channel Leaders including VP Integrated Marketing, VP Brand Partnerships & Activations (inclusive of retail & community), and VP Brand Experience to ensure creative excellence and consistency across brand and partner moments.
- Define and evolve the brand’s visual identity and voice in market.
- Own brand storytelling spanning seasonal campaigns, product launches, and narratives featuring athletes, influencers, and community.
- Collaborate with the Consumer Insights team to translate what inspires the consumer into creative that is personal, relevant, and aspirational.
- Work with merchandising, design, and product marketing to translate product truths into emotionally resonant creative concepts.
- Partner with the Design team to align brand aesthetic, color, and style direction across product and storytelling, building a unified visual language.
- Identify emerging cultural trends, voices, and visual directions that can authentically strengthen Vuori’s presence in culture.
- Oversee creative across digital platforms including UX/UI, web, email, and social, ensuring outputs are brand-right and performance-driven.
- Set and maintain a world-class standard of craft, clarity, and originality for every creative deliverable across channels.
Requirements
- 15+ years of experience (minimum 5 years in the apparel, lifestyle, or fashion industry).
- Proven track record developing iconic, culture-driving creative that supports brand momentum and business growth.
- Deep understanding of digital-first storytelling and the ability to translate brand identity across platforms.
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, comfortable working in a fast-paced, founder-led environment.
- Experience building and scaling creative teams within high-growth, entrepreneurial organizations.
- Strategic thinker with a craftsman’s eye, able to balance brand magic with commercial impact.
- Confident presenter and creative evangelist who can articulate vision, inspire teams, and bring ideas to market quickly and with excellence.
Technology
- UX/UI
- Web
- Social
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Savings and Retirement Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Generous Vuori Discount & Industry Perks
- Paid Time Off
- Wellness & Fitness benefits
- Salary range: $350,000 - $390,000 per year
- This role is bonus eligible
Additional Information
- Vuori is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other legally protected characteristic.
- All applicant information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.