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Designer Jobs lists this Creative Director opportunity in carlsbad, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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
Reasonable accommodation available for qualified individuals with disabilities or disabled veterans; request support via
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
Equal Employment Opportunity policy: no discrimination based on protected characteristics under applicable law
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Worksite address
carlsbad, CA, 92002, US
Who can apply
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