Creative Director - Social

Spotify; New York (NY); On-site; USD 162,000 - 232,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Six months paid parental leave

401(k) retirement plan

23 paid days off

Equity

Bonus or commission

Job summary

Spotify seeks a Social Creative Director to lead the creative vision for its global social presence. You will shape content that is visually compelling, culturally relevant, and unmistakably Spotify, collaborating across Brand, Product, Music, Podcasts, and more.

You will inspire and develop a high-performing team, partner with cross-functional stakeholders, and push creative boundaries while delivering measurable business impact.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of creative leadership experience in entertainment, technology, media, or consumer brands.
• Deep expertise in social platforms, formats, and best practices with a proven portfolio.
• Ability to lead and inspire a diverse creative team and partner with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creative vision for Spotify's global social channels and storytelling across multiple brand areas.
• Partner with Social Strategy, Brand, Project Management, and agencies to deliver social-first campaigns from concept through execution.
• Mentor and inspire a high-performing team, fostering collaboration and creative excellence.
• Maintain brand consistency with scalable toolkits and regional alignment for a cohesive global presence.
• Stay ahead of trends and capabilities, presenting work and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
• Operate as a senior people leader who builds strong partnerships in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Creative leadership

Social strategy

Team leadership

Storytelling

Cross-functional collaboration

Brand management

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Job description

The Social Creative Director will lead the creative vision for Spotify's global social presence, ensuring every piece of content is visually compelling, culturally relevant, and unmistakably Spotify. Working across Brand, Product, Music, Podcasts, Audiobooks, and Fitness, you'll help shape how millions of fans experience Spotify every day through innovative storytelling and world-class creative.

As a creative leader, you'll inspire and develop a high-performing team while partnering closely with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver work that pushes creative boundaries and strengthens Spotify's position as a leader in social storytelling.

• Lead the creative vision for Spotify's global social channels, delivering innovative, high-quality storytelling that strengthens the brand across Brand, Product, Music, Podcasts, Audiobooks, and Fitness.
• Partner with cross-functional teams (including Social Strategy, Brand, Project Management, and agency partners) to develop and deliver social-first campaigns from concept through execution.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of creatives, fostering a collaborative, inclusive environment and ensuring creative excellence across every project.
• Champion consistency by maintaining Spotify's social brand guidelines, developing scalable creative toolkits, and partnering with regional teams to deliver a cohesive global social presence.
• Stay ahead of emerging social trends, platform capabilities, and audience behaviors, while confidently presenting creative work and recommendations to senior leadership.
• You have at least 10+ years of creative leadership experience in entertainment, technology, media, or consumer brands, with a strong portfolio of social-first work.
• You have deep expertise in social platforms, content formats, and creative best practices, and know how to turn strategy into engaging, culturally relevant storytelling.
• You are an experienced people leader who builds strong partnerships, communicates with influence, and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• You care deeply about creative quality, bring a solutions-oriented mindset, and inspire teams to produce work that pushes creative boundaries while delivering meaningful business impact.
• This role can be based in New York or Los Angeles.
• We offer you the flexibility to work where you work best! There will be some in person meetings, but still allows for flexibility to work from home.
• We ask that you come in 1-2 times per week.

The United States base range for this position is $162,432- $232,047, plus equity (plus bonus or commission. The benefits available for this position include health insurance, six month paid parental leave, 401(k) retirement plan, 23 paid days off, 13 paid flexible holidays.

Spotify is an equal opportunity employer. You are welcome at Spotify for who you are, no matter where you come from, what you look like, or what's playing in your headphones. Our platform is for everyone, and so is our workplace. The more voices we have represented and amplified in our business, the more we will all thrive, contribute, and be forward-thinking! So bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background. It's in our differences that we will find the power to keep revolutionizing the way the world listens.

At Spotify, we are passionate about inclusivity and making sure our entire recruitment process is accessible to everyone. We have ways to request reasonable accommodations during the interview process and help assist in what you need. If you need accommodations at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know - we're here to support you in any way we can.