Creative Director - Creative

Photon; Parsippany-Troy Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Photon is seeking a Creative Director to shape the creative strategy and lead design for a global digital platform, ensuring a cohesive brand experience across all digital touchpoints. You will set the vision and guide the design team across website, UI, and digital content.

The role requires a strong portfolio, 8–10 years of digital design experience with leadership, proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and modern design tools, and the ability to collaborate with product, engineering and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, Digital Media, or related field.
• 8–10 years of digital design experience with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Strong UX/UI knowledge and portfolio of digital platforms.
• Proven leadership and effective communication with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Set and communicate the creative vision for the global digital platform.
• Lead the design team to produce visually compelling, user-friendly digital experiences across website, UI, and digital content.
• Maintain consistency in visual identity and tone across every digital touchpoint.
• Partner with product managers, developers, marketers, and other stakeholders to translate business goals and user needs into creative concepts and designs.
• Direct UX and interaction design to support an intuitive, accessible platform for a global audience.
• Track digital design trends and apply new ideas to enhance the platform’s design approach.
• Oversee the full creative lifecycle from concept development through final execution, on schedule and within budget.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and guidance to build a collaborative culture focused on innovation.
• Adapt creative strategy for diverse global markets accounting for cultural differences and regional preferences.
• Monitor and analyze creative asset performance, using data and feedback to improve visual quality and user experience.

Skills

Leadership

UX/UI

Communication

Project management

Creative direction

Mentorship

Global mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design / related field

Master’s degree

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Sketch

XD

Illustrator

Photoshop

Job description

Photon is hiring a Creative Director to shape creative strategy and lead design for a global digital platform, ensuring cohesive brand experience across all digital touchpoints.

Responsibilities

• Set and communicate the creative vision for the global digital platform, aligning with brand strategy and business objectives
• Lead the design team to produce visually compelling, user-friendly digital experiences across website, UI, and digital content
• Maintain consistency in visual identity and tone of voice across every digital touchpoint
• Partner with product managers, developers, marketers, and other stakeholders to translate business goals and user needs into creative concepts and designs
• Direct UX and interaction design to support an intuitive, accessible platform optimized for a global audience
• Track digital design trends, technologies, and best practices, applying new ideas and methods to the platform’s design approach
• Oversee the full creative lifecycle from concept development through final execution, delivering on schedule and within budget
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and guidance to build a collaborative culture focused on innovation and continuous improvement
• Adapt creative strategy for diverse global markets, accounting for cultural differences, language variation, and regional preferences
• Monitor and analyze creative asset performance, using data and feedback to improve visual quality and user experience

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, Digital Media, or a related field
• Master’s degree is a plus
• 8-10 years of digital design experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership role (preferably Creative Director or similar)
• Strong command of digital design tools and software, including Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, XD), Sketch, and Figma
• Portfolio showcasing a range of creative work across digital platforms
• Deep understanding of UX and UI principles, including experience leading UX/UI projects for digital platforms
• Proven leadership and team inspiration skills, plus strong project management to run multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities to explain concepts to both creative and non-creative stakeholders
• Experience with global or multi-regional projects, including adapting creative strategy for different markets

Technology

• Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, XD)
• Sketch
• Figma

Location: Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ (onsite)