Director, Creative – Global Experiential

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

📋 Description

• Lead HOKA’s global physical storytelling and experience design, working closely with regional teams (NA, EMEA, APAC)

• Provide creative direction for retail expressions and pop-up activations

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

• Collaborate with the Brand Creative team to execute integrated campaigns

• Inspire and lead a team of both in-house and freelance designers

• Partner with HOKA Marketing to unify global creative efforts

• Foster a deep understanding of the consumer journey, visual hierarchy, and in-real-life activations

• Define and refine storytelling strategies for physical retail environments

• Conceptualize and design immersive brand experiences

• Stay ahead of emerging trends and technologies

• Oversee projects throughout the entire production cycle

• Analyze creative briefs, strategize, and translate directives into actionable plans

• Lead review processes, offer constructive feedback, and effectively present ideas

• Establish standards of creative excellence in design, storytelling, and experiential initiatives

⛳️ Requirements

• Possess over 10 years of design experience within an agency or in-house setting

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

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

• Experienced in creative design, seasonal storytelling, and activations for both stores and events

• Maintain an authentic connection to performance lifestyle brands and mission-driven organizations

• Showcase a diverse portfolio that demonstrates sophistication in architecture, interior design, graphic design, typography, layout, and in-store storytelling campaigns

• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere, Figma), Microsoft Office, and familiar with project/asset management tools

• A strategic thinker with strong creative conceptualization skills

• An inspirational leader who is passionate about mentoring and developing creative teams

• An excellent communicator and presenter

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive Pay and Bonuses

• Financial Planning and Wellbeing

• Time Away from Work

• Extras, Discounts, and Perks

• Opportunities for Growth and Development

• Health and Wellness Programs