Altra, Global Creative Director

$161,568 - $201,960/Yr

Altra Footware - Denver, CO

Full-time - Senior

Denver, CO

About the position

The Global Creative Director at Altra Running is responsible for leading the brand voice and creative content both internally and externally. This role involves managing the internal Creative Team, collaborating with cross-functional leaders, and ensuring the delivery of innovative and consumer-centric creative solutions. The position focuses on brand messaging, product storytelling, and maintaining a high-performing team in a fast-paced, global environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall brand voice and creative content for Altra Running.
• Manage and provide leadership to the internal Creative Team.
• Identify and leverage external creative partners.
• Partner with cross-functional leaders to meet creative, marketing, brand, and business objectives.
• Promote and evolve the Brand Style Guide for a unified global brand.
• Develop and lead a high-performing team with a focus on collaboration and understanding of run culture.
• Lead on-brand, disruptive work across various areas including brand campaigns and digital media.
• Ensure the creative team is creating innovative solutions while simplifying processes and deliverables.
• Share best practices and innovative creative solutions from the competitive landscape.
• Set the right structure and internal creative process to meet business needs.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of creative leadership experience in consumer-centric environments.
• At least 5 years of people management experience in creative, agency, or studio settings.
• Demonstrated expertise in brand campaigns, integrated consumer ideas, and web design.
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities and align team efforts to strategic work.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills.
• A positive, self-driven, passionate attitude.

Nice-to-haves

• A global mindset with an interest in growing the Altra brand globally.
• Experience in a premium category with aspirational creative delivery.
• Experience in creating or reinventing brand look and design guidelines.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Vision insurance