Creative Director, Global Brand & Campaigns

adidas; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 142,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) plan

Stock Purchase Plan

Flexible Time Off

Company holidays

Employee product discounts

Wellness programs

Commuter benefits

Job summary

adidas in Los Angeles leads Global Brand Creative to shape the visual look, tone, and feel of the brand across touchpoints. The Design Director translates objectives into concepts and campaigns, directing teams and external partners to deliver brand-aligned creative work.

The role shapes creative direction, collaborates with cross-functional partners, and drives end-to-end delivery within a fast-paced global environment. English proficiency is essential.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate-level education in Design or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
• 8+ years of experience in sporting goods, fashion, creative, or design industry with managerial experience.
• 2+ years of people management experience.
• Advanced experience developing creative communications and branded creative solutions.
• End-to-end design process experience including scoping, timelines, development, production, and pre-press.
• Proficiency with design applications.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Strong visual and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate impactful creative ideas.
• Excellent English-language communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead creative development for Global Brand Creative across multiple consumer touchpoints, including 2D, retail, digital, branded content, campaigns, and moving image.
• Develop concepts and creative strategies that deliver against category objectives, project briefs, and the broader adidas brand vision.
• Advise Communications, Business Units, Creative Direction, and other partners on creative interpretation of strategic needs.
• Lead creative strategies from internal sell-in through consumer-facing execution to ensure quality and brand expression.
• Direct agencies, freelancers, photographers, videographers, art directors, and other creative resources to deliver cohesive and elevated work.

Skills

Creative leadership

End-to-end design process

Design applications proficiency

MS Office proficiency

Communication skills

English-language communication

Education

Undergraduate design education

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

adidas in Los Angeles leads Global Brand Creative to shape the visual look, tone, and feel of the brand across touchpoints. The Design Director translates objectives into concepts and campaigns, directing teams and external partners to deliver brand-aligned creative work.

The role shapes creative direction, collaborates with cross-functional partners, and drives end-to-end delivery within a fast-paced global environment. English proficiency is essential.