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Creative Director

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Brick Executive Search is partnering with a Fast Fashion , womens , specialty retailer who is seeking a Creative visionary to lead the Brand Story across its multi platforms .


About the Role

Seeking a fashion-focused Marketing Creative Director to shape and define the brand through compelling, trend-aware creative execution. This role is responsible for translating ho the retailer is as a brand into a cohesive visual language across digital, e-commerce, marketing, and in-store experiences. The Creative Director must have a strong point of view, deep awareness of the fashion landscape, and the ability to create a seamless, elevated visual experience that differentiates us from competitors.

Key Responsibilities.

  • Define and evolve the brand’s visual identity, ensuring it clearly communicates the retailer is and what sets them apart in the fashion marketplace
  • Stay deeply informed on fashion trends, cultural shifts, and the competitive landscape, using insights to guide creative direction and innovation
  • Concept and art direct seasonal campaigns, photoshoots, and brand moments that align with trend relevance and brand positioning
  • Lead creative direction across e-commerce, site content, email, social, paid media, and in-store visuals, ensuring a cohesive omnichannel experience
  • Develop clear creative frameworks, mood boards, shot lists, and visual guidelines that unify all touchpoints
  • Partner closely with Marketing, Merchandising, and Production to align creative with product priorities and business goals
  • Direct and oversee photo and video shoots, ensuring styling, composition, and execution reflect brand standards and trend direction
  • Review and approve creative assets to maintain a high level of aesthetic, accuracy, and consistency
  • Manage timelines and workflows to ensure creative is delivered efficiently in a fast-paced retail environment
  • Provide leadership, mentorship, and clear creative feedback to designers and creative partners

Qualifications5

  • 5+ years of experience as a Creative Director, preferably in fashion, retail, or e-commerce
  • Strong portfolio demonstrating fashion-forward creative, brand storytelling, and omnichannel execution
  • Deep understanding of current and emerging fashion trends and how they translate into commercial creative
  • Proven ability to analyze and respond to the competitive landscape with differentiated creative direction
  • Experience art directing photo and video shoots (studio and on-location)
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)
  • Strong visual instincts paired with strategic thinking
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills

Nice to Have

  • Experience working across both digital and brick-and-mortar retail
  • Knowledge of performance creative, social-first content, and trend-driven storytelling
  • Familiarity with motion, video, or experiential retail visuals

Why You’ll Love This Role

  • High-impact role with ownership over brand look and feel
  • Opportunity to define and evolve a fashion brand’s creative identity
  • Collaborative, fast-moving environment with real influence on customer experience
  • Space to innovate, push trends forward, and set creative standards

  • Seniority level

    Executive
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Marketing and Art/Creative
  • Industries

    Retail Apparel and Fashion

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