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Jobtailor lists this Creative Director opportunity in broomfield, Colorado. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Set and steward PopSockets’ visual identity and creative direction across digital, physical, packaging, retail, and campaign channels
Lead seasonal creative concepts, campaign frameworks, and brand campaigns from brief through execution
Maintain a consistent brand point of view while advancing creative ambition
Partner with copywriting and brand voice leads to unify visual and verbal expression
Serve as the primary US-side creative lead and day-to-day relationship manager for PopSockets’ in-house China design studio
Establish creative briefs, feedback frameworks, and quality standards for the China studio
Travel regularly to China to build relationships, align priorities, and maintain creative continuity
Collaborate with product and supply chain teams on design studio workflows
Lead, mentor, and grow the US-based creative team
Build creative processes and workflows that preserve quality while enabling speed
Foster a culture of curiosity, constructive feedback, and accountability
Partner with recruiting to grow the team
Lead packaging design direction across the US, China, and international markets
Own virtual merchandising strategy across PopSockets.com, Amazon, and major wholesale platforms globally
Develop market-adapted packaging and digital shelf assets with the China studio
Collaborate with product, sales, and e-commerce teams to support sell-through and brand presentation
Establish scalable asset systems and templates for regional teams and retail partners
Act as a strategic creative partner to marketing, product, and sales
Contribute to go-to-market planning for product launches, seasonal moments, and brand initiatives
Present creative work and strategic rationale to senior stakeholders and external partners
Report to the VP of Global Brand & Marketing and work with the founder, product, marketing, sales, and executive leadership
Requirements
10+ years of creative experience, with at least 3 years in a Creative Director or senior creative leadership role
Ability to operate at both the strategic and executional level, including writing creative briefs and redlining layouts
Hands-on experience with packaging design and virtual merchandising
Portfolio demonstrating strong visual craft and conceptual thinking across brand identity, campaigns, packaging, and digital consumer products or lifestyle brand experience strongly preferred
Demonstrated experience managing creative teams or studios across international locations; China experience is a significant advantage
Cultural fluency and genuine comfort working with Chinese design partners; Mandarin proficiency is a plus but not required
Strong communication and presentation skills
Familiarity with multi-market packaging requirements and adapting creative for different regional standards
Experience in a fast-paced, product-driven brand environment
Willingness to travel internationally; regular trips to China are a firm expectation
Core Competencies
Demonstrates extensive creative leadership with a focus on visual identity, packaging design, and campaign execution across multiple markets. Proven ability to manage international creative teams and adapt strategies for diverse cultural contexts.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Creative Direction
Packaging Design
Virtual Merchandising
Team Management
Cross-Cultural Collaboration
ATS Optimization Keywords
Hard Skills
Creative Brief Writing
Conceptual Thinking
Brand Identity Development
Campaign Strategy
Digital Asset Creation
Market Adaptation
Visual Craftsmanship
Quality Standards Establishment
Feedback Frameworks
E-Commerce Strategy
Soft Skills
Strong Communication
Presentation Skills
Mentoring
Curiosity
Constructive Feedback
Industry Keywords
Creative Leadership
International Design Collaboration
Cultural Fluency
Fast-Paced Brand Environment
Consumer Products
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Worksite address
broomfield, CO, 80020, US
Who can apply
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