Global Creative Director - Elevate Brand Visual Identity

Advance Magazine Publishers Inc. HQ; World Trade Center (NY); Hybrid; USD 225,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

Condé Nast's GQ seeks a Global Creative Director to guide the brand's visual identity across print, digital, video, social, and live events. The role leads the photography and design teams for GQ U.S. and guides international editions, ensuring aesthetic consistency and ambitious creative across all platforms.

The candidate will mentor a global team, collaborate with editors and writers, and drive innovative design standards for the magazine while managing budgets and schedules.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in a creative role.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating excellent design and/or visuals across print, digital, video and brand work.
• Strong collaboration, communication, and organizational skills with ability to manage many projects under deadlines.
• Diplomatic with editors and stakeholders; proactive representation of the brand.

Responsibilities

• Oversee creative direction for the title globally and elevate GQ's visual presence across platforms.
• Direct a global team of visuals editors, designers, producers, and photo researchers.
• Collaborate with editors, social team, and video staff to turn ideas into compelling visual narratives.
• Maintain relationships with photographers, directors, fashion editors, agents, and producers globally.
• Conceptualize and oversee cover shoots and talent-related stories and videos.

Skills

Creative leadership

Team management

Editorial collaboration

Multiplatform design

Project management

Adobe Creative Suite

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Condé Nast's GQ seeks a Global Creative Director to guide the brand's visual identity across print, digital, video, social, and live events. The role leads the photography and design teams for GQ U.S. and guides international editions, ensuring aesthetic consistency and ambitious creative across all platforms.

The candidate will mentor a global team, collaborate with editors and writers, and drive innovative design standards for the magazine while managing budgets and schedules.