Director, Global Creative Video & IP Development

Condé Nast; New York (NY); On-site; USD 105,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Condé Nast in New York is seeking a Director, Creative Development to lead the growth of AD’s global digital video business. You will shape a portfolio of original video franchises, collaborating with editorial, video, audience, talent, social, and global teams to create compelling, scalable entertainment.

The role requires a senior creative voice, developing IP and guiding franchises across platforms, formats, and markets while setting creative vision and standards for AD video.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of experience developing and producing premium original digital video, entertainment, or editorial programming.
• Proven track record developing successful original formats, franchises, or series from concept through launch.
• Exceptional creative instincts and editorial judgment for AD.
• Ability to lead creative teams and translate vision into execution.
• Deep understanding of YouTube, social video, and emerging platforms.
• Strong knowledge of design, architecture, and culture.

Responsibilities

• Help define and execute AD’s creative development strategy for video across platforms.
• Own the creative development pipeline from ideas through greenlight and launch.
• Develop original video IP and scalable franchises for multiple platforms.
• Partner with editorial and video leadership to identify stories and talent.
• Lead creative development for pilots and evolving formats with clear direction.
• Uphold a high creative bar across the portfolio and provide feedback.
• Lead brainstorms and develop pitches for senior leadership.
• Collaborate with Talent/Casting and editorial teams to identify talent.
• Use audience insights and trends to reach new viewers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to extend IP across markets.
• Mentor collaborators and direct pilots as needed.

Skills

Video development

Franchise development

Editorial storytelling

Team leadership

Platform strategy

Audience insights

Job description

Condé Nast in New York is seeking a Director, Creative Development to lead the growth of AD’s global digital video business. You will shape a portfolio of original video franchises, collaborating with editorial, video, audience, talent, social, and global teams to create compelling, scalable entertainment.

The role requires a senior creative voice, developing IP and guiding franchises across platforms, formats, and markets while setting creative vision and standards for AD video.