Director, Creative – Global Experiential

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Arizona, +4 more states.

📋 Description

• Lead HOKA’s global initiatives in physical storytelling and experience design, collaborating with regional teams across North America, EMEA, and APAC.

• Offer creative direction for retail expressions and pop-up events.

• Develop distinctive in-store experiences and campaigns that enhance product launch awareness and drive conversions for brand initiatives.

• Work alongside Brand Creative to execute cohesive campaigns.

• Motivate and guide a team of both in-house and freelance designers.

• Collaborate with HOKA Marketing to unify global creative efforts.

• Foster a deep understanding of consumer journeys, visual hierarchy, and real-life activations.

• Establish and advance storytelling strategies for physical retail environments.

• Conceptualize and design engaging brand experiences.

• Remain at the cutting edge of trends and technological advancements.

• Manage projects throughout all stages of the production cycle.

• Evaluate, strategize, and convert creative briefs into actionable plans.

• Conduct reviews, offer constructive feedback, and present ideas effectively.

• Set the standard for creative excellence in design, storytelling, and experiences.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bring over 10 years of design experience, whether in an agency or an in-house environment.

• Have a minimum of 5 years in a senior creative leadership role, managing multidisciplinary teams.

• Possess a BA in Graphic Design or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Demonstrate experience in creative design, seasonal storytelling, and activations for retail spaces and events.

• Have a genuine connection to performance lifestyle brands and mission-driven companies.

• Present a diverse portfolio showcasing sophistication in architecture, interior design, graphic design, typography, layout, and in-store storytelling campaigns.

• Be an expert in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere, Figma), Microsoft Office, and have familiarity with project/asset management tools.

• Be a strategic thinker and skilled creative conceptualizer.

• Serve as an inspirational leader, dedicated to mentoring and developing creative teams.

• Exhibit excellent communication and presentation skills.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive Pay and Bonuses

• Financial Planning and wellbeing

• Time away from work

• Extras, discounts and perks

• Growth and Development

• Health and Wellness