Creative Director

Oust; Los Angeles, California (CA, MO); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A boutique creative agency is seeking a Creative Director to lead the creative vision and execution for high-profile clients. The role involves building innovative campaigns, mentoring a team, and translating brand strategies into engaging content. The ideal candidate has 6-8 years in creative leadership, a strong portfolio in sports and culture-driven content, and excellent communication skills. This position operates in a hybrid work model, inviting applications from those who can thrive in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 6-8+ years of experience in a creative leadership role.
• A compelling portfolio showcasing culture-driven campaigns.
• Deep understanding of audience behavior and internet trends.
• Strong storytelling abilities across all media.
• Passion for mentoring talent and building creative culture.
• Passion for mentoring talent and creating a positive, high-performance creative culture.
• Evidence that confirms that you understand golf and play, consume golf content and culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead creative teams through concept development to execution.
• Build innovative creative campaigns from inception to execution.
• Translate brand strategy into engaging creative across channels.
• Serve as the creative lead for pitches and presentations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure creative excellence.
• Mentor team members and provide feedback for their growth.
• Collaborate closely with strategy, account, and production teams to ensure creative excellence and delivery on time and on budget.
• Provide thoughtful feedback and mentorship to creative team members to foster their growth and development.
• Maintain a strong understanding of emerging trends in sports, culture, design, media, and technology.
• Represent the agency and its creative philosophy to clients and at industry events.

Skills

Creative leadership

Conceptual thinking

Storytelling abilities

Excellent communication

Mentoring talent

Understanding of culture

Passion for sports culture

Job description

Oust is a boutique creative agency for the digital age. We help our clients authentically reach their chronically online, socially-obsessed consumers through work that cuts through the noise. As a multidisciplinary studio, we specialize in crafting culturally sharp, design-forward ideas that move at the speed of the internet. From brand-defining campaigns for emerging startups to boundary-pushing content for established global names, we deliver storytelling built to spark emotion, build community, and create moments people can’t scroll past.

Who We’re Looking For:

We’re looking for a Creative Director who thrives on pushing creative boundaries and building work that feels unmistakably of the now. This role is for a visionary maker‑leader who understands digital culture intuitively and can architect brand narratives across every modern touchpoint – from social and short‑form content to experiential activations, digital campaigns, and beyond. You’ll help shape ideas that resonate authentically with audiences who live online, and inspire both clients and internal teams to pursue bold, culturally connected creative.

This position is responsible for leading the creative vision and execution for multiple high‑profile clients and projects. You’ll oversee a tight‑knit team of creatives, guiding them to craft strategic and unforgettable work that connects deeply with today’s hyper‑engaged, socially‑driven audiences.

Timing:

Due to the holidays, we'll have an extended hiring timeline.

Locations:

This role is available near any of the Summit House office hubs: Los Angeles, Dallas, Nashville, or Atlanta. We operate using a hybrid work model, in‑person once a week and otherwise working remotely.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead and inspire multidisciplinary creative teams through concept development to final execution for social and broadcast campaigns.
• Build net‑new creative campaigns from the ground up – from idea inception to execution.
• Champion big, brand‑defining ideas rooted in sports culture, fan insight, and innovation.
• Translate brand strategy and client objectives into powerful, engaging creative campaigns across social and broadcast channels.
• Serve as the creative lead for pitches, presentations, and new business opportunities.
• Develop a deep understanding of cross‑functional team members to curate brainstorming teams and staff projects with the right experts to meet client and creative needs.
• Collaborate closely with strategy, account, and production teams to ensure creative excellence and delivery on time and on budget.
• Provide thoughtful feedback and mentorship to creative team members to foster their growth and development.
• Maintain a strong understanding of emerging trends in sports, culture, design, media, and technology.
• Represent the agency and its creative philosophy to clients and at industry events.

What You Bring:

• 6-8+ years of experience in a creative leadership role at an agency, studio, or brand.
• A compelling portfolio that showcases sports, lifestyle, or culture-driven campaigns and a mix of brand storytelling and content work.
• Deep understanding of culture, audience behavior, and internet trends; keeping a close eye on what other brands are doing online and in other marketing efforts. Proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams and deliver award-worthy creative work.
• Strong conceptual thinking and storytelling abilities across all media (digital, video, social, experiential, etc.).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, you can sell the vision as well as shape it.
• Passion for mentoring talent and creating a positive, high-performance creative culture.
• Evidence that confirms that you understand golf and play, consume golf content and culture.