Executive Creative Director – Games

Executive Creative Director – Games

Requirements

• 15+ years in the creative field, with at least 8-10 years in a senior leadership role within gaming, entertainment, or a related industry.
• Proven success in driving innovative campaigns for AAA titles or live-service games.
• Exceptional conceptual thinker with a portfolio showcasing award-winning work across digital, experiential, and interactive mediums.
• Strong track record in leading and mentoring creative teams, with the ability to elevate talent, processes, and strategic thinking.
• Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills, adept at pitching creative concepts and leading discussions with executives, partners, and stakeholders.
• Proficient understanding of creative workflows, gaming production processes, and tools.
• Experience with AI-enhanced creative workflows is a plus.
• Ability to develop high-impact campaigns that align with brand goals, business objectives, and audience insights.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and shape the creative direction for the Gaming Division, crafting compelling brand identities, marketing strategies, and campaign concepts that resonate with global gaming audiences.
• Develop creative strategies based on cultural insights, audience behavior, and business objectives.
• Act as the primary creative voice for our games, ensuring consistency and quality across all channels and platforms.
• Manage and inspire a multidisciplinary creative team, including, but not limited to, Game Directors, Art Directors, Game Capture Artists, Designers, and UX Specialists.
• Mentor team members to foster a culture of creativity, collaboration, and innovation, encouraging bold thinking and continuous learning.
• Set and track departmental goals, ensuring alignment with Shutterstock Studios’ broader vision and values.
• Oversee the conceptualization and production of high-impact, integrated campaigns across paid, earned, shared, and owned channels, ensuring alignment with brand goals and player expectations.
• Partner with Marketing Strategy, Analytics, and Production teams to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery of world-class creative assets.
• Lead ideation sessions, encouraging a collaborative approach to generate transformative and culturally relevant campaign ideas.
• Serve as a connector across teams, building high-profile, collaborative relationships with Marketing, Production, Strategy, and Analytics teams.
• Partner with external creative agencies and partners, ensuring Shutterstock’s creative vision is communicated effectively and projects are delivered to the highest standards.
• Act as the creative ambassador for the Gaming Division, leading high-stakes presentations to senior executives, partners, and clients.
• Collaborate with business development and account teams to identify growth opportunities and expand client relationships through strategic pitches and impactful creative work.
• Drive continuous improvements in creative processes, from workflow efficiency to project onboarding and resourcing.
• Leverage emerging technologies, including AI-driven tools and data analytics, to create groundbreaking gaming experiences and storytelling techniques.
• Develop training and process improvements to build a team equipped to produce industry-leading creative work.
• Foster an inclusive work environment, promoting Shutterstock Studios’ commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion within all creative work.
• Engage with teams to ensure campaigns are culturally resonant and accessible to diverse audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AI-enhanced creative workflows is a plus.