Editorial Creative Director - Remote Visual Brand Leader

Outside; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Vision care

Dental

Retirement plan

Flexible Time Away

Sick leave

Job summary

Outside is seeking an Editorial Creative Director to lead the visual identity and creative strategy for Outside Magazine and digital platforms. You will oversee design, photography, and illustration to ensure a cohesive, market-leading brand presence across all channels.

This role drives the creative roadmap, manages budgets and freelancers, and partners with Editorial, Video, and Audience Development teams to deliver on ambitious 2027 magazine cycle and branded merchandise.

Qualifications

• 8+ years proven experience in creative direction for high-volume print and digital media.
• Strong portfolio across print and digital with photo shoot production and art direction.

Responsibilities

• Oversee visual identity and creative strategy for Outside Magazine and digital platforms.
• Lead design, photography, and illustration to ensure cohesive brand across channels.
• Collaborate with Editorial, Video, and Audience Development teams to align workflows.
• Manage photo and design budgets and freelance/vendor relations.

Skills

Creative direction

Branding

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Ceros

Webflow

Job description

Outside is seeking an Editorial Creative Director to lead the visual identity and creative strategy for Outside Magazine and digital platforms. You will oversee design, photography, and illustration to ensure a cohesive, market-leading brand presence across all channels.

This role drives the creative roadmap, manages budgets and freelancers, and partners with Editorial, Video, and Audience Development teams to deliver on ambitious 2027 magazine cycle and branded merchandise.