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Director, Head of Creative

Twitch - Los Angeles, CA, United States - Hybrid - posted 2026-09-10

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

Twitch, the world's largest live streaming platform, is seeking a Director, Head of Creative to lead and scale its global creative strategy. Reporting directly to the Chief Marketing Officer, you will build and mentor a high-performing creative team while partnering with cross-functional leaders to drive innovation and deliver compelling, community-focused brand experiences. Key responsibilities include: - Building and developing a high-performing creative team with a focus on psychological safety, inclusivity, and continuous feedback - Designing and executing creative strategy aligned with business objectives and long-term vision - Maintaining global visual and verbal brand standards across all markets - Leading external agency partnerships to deliver creative excellence under tight timelines - Championing creative initiatives to senior leadership through data-driven storytelling - Staying current with industry trends and technology to elevate the brand and inspire breakthrough work - Optimizing creative operations through scalable, AI-assisted processes You will work across multiple office locations (San Francisco, Los Angeles, Irvine, Seattle, or New York) with flexibility in your primary base. Requirements: - 10+ years in creative direction, marketing, or advertising leadership with proven success managing teams of managers - Bachelor's degree in a design-related field or equivalent practical experience - 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 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 - Portfolio or case studies demonstrating strategic creative leadership, brand building, and campaign impact (required) - Bonus: Experience building creative strategies where user/creator voice is the primary brand asset, balancing corporate standards with community authenticity

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