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Director, Head of Creative

Twitch - Seattle, WA, United States - Hybrid - posted 2026-09-10

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Salary: USD 184,500 - 274,600 / annual

Twitch is seeking a Director, Head of Creative to shape and scale the company's global creative strategy. Reporting directly to the Chief Marketing Officer, you will lead a high-performing creative team to deliver compelling, community-focused brand experiences across global markets. Key Responsibilities: - Build and mentor a high-performing creative team, fostering psychological safety, inclusivity, and continuous feedback - Partner with cross-functional leaders to align business objectives with long-term creative vision - Maintain global visual and verbal brand standards across all markets to ensure consistency - Direct external agency partners to deliver creative excellence under tight timelines - Champion creative initiatives to senior stakeholders through data-driven storytelling - Stay current with industry trends and technology to elevate the brand and inspire breakthrough work - Optimize creative operations through scalable, AI-assisted processes You will work in a collaborative environment focused on empowering live communities. The role offers flexibility to work from San Francisco, Los Angeles, Irvine, Seattle, or New York. Requirements: - 10+ years in creative direction, marketing, or advertising leadership, with proven success managing teams of managers - Ability to design and execute team structures and strategies that navigate ambiguity and meet business objectives - Exceptional communication skills to synthesize and present complex creative concepts to executive audiences - Proven track record of managing global brand standards and high-value external agency relationships - Data-driven mindset with experience using performance insights and market trends to inform creative decisions - Bachelor's degree in a design-related field or equivalent practical experience - Portfolio or case studies demonstrating strategic creative leadership, brand building, and campaign impact (required) - Bonus: Experience building creative strategies where the user/creator voice is the primary brand asset, balancing corporate standards with community authenticity

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