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Prime Video Shopping is seeking an experienced Creative Director to own creative art direction for consumer products tied to Amazon MGM Studios intellectual properties, and to own product development for a portfolio of licensees. This role sits at the intersection of franchise creative direction, licensee product development, and creative operations, requiring a leader who can set the visual bar for consumer products based on iconic Amazon MGM Studios franchises, guide licensees from concept through approval, and help evolve how creative work gets done through process and tooling.
As a Creative Director, you will own the creative direction for assigned franchises’ consumer product programs — working with internal design teams to build style guides and art packs that set the creative course, then disseminating them to a broad base of licensees who use them to build products. Separately, you will own product development for an assigned base of licensee partners whose work spans many franchises, serving as their creative point of contact from concept through approval. Alongside the rest of the team, you will drive operational and tooling improvements to scale creative productivity.
A successful candidate will excel at art direction and design craft, thrive on turning early content materials into franchise creative that recruits licensees, and enjoy improving the processes that let a small team deliver more. The ideal candidate is resourceful, customer-obsessed, and able to think and act both strategically and tactically — balancing subjective and objective feedback across internal and external stakeholders while consistently raising the design bar.
Candidates should have an in-depth understanding of AI tools, Photoshop, Illustrator, PowerPoint, and Figma.
Key job responsibilities
Franchise Creative Art Direction — Own and protect the creative bar for assigned intellectual properties. Develop the comprehensive consumer products style guides and asset systems (compositions, icons, patterns, packaging, color palettes, fonts, and layouts) that set the creative direction for a franchise. Translate the earliest content materials (scripts, set photography, key art) into assets that pitch the franchise to prospective licensees, and inspire final consumer products.
Licensee Product Development — Own product development for an assigned base of licensee partners. Because partners are assigned by relationship rather than by franchise, this base spans many franchises, and you serve as their single point of contact from concept through approval. Review and approve product development (PD) submissions against style guides and brand standards, onboard new partners to the approval workflow, and lead partner presentations and kick-off meetings.
Creative Operations & Process Improvement — Work with the rest of the creative team to move from manual creative toward a more scaled operation. Provide art direction for main style guides and art packs produced in partnership with internal designers, contribute to the processes that hand routine production to the scaled team, and help develop the path to produce direct designs through AI tooling.
Stakeholder Communication — Present creative solutions and franchise direction to senior leadership and licensee partners, anticipate difficult design questions, and defend design decisions with clear rationale. Resolve conflicting feedback across internal and external stakeholders and move decisions forward.
Mentorship & Force Multiplying — Mentor and develop others on the team, document institutional knowledge, and deliver solutions that increase the effectiveness of the group, including championing the use of AI technology in creative contexts.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 8+ years of driving compelling creative strategy and execution at an agency or in-house creative team experience
- Bachelor's degree
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Keynote
- Experience developing cross-functional relationships with product, consumer research and marketing teams to develop strategy and consumer insights that drive compelling creative executions
- Experience leading creative development of innovative creative from concept to delivery
- Experience managing creative (internal team of designers, copywriters, external agencies and freelancers)
- Experience presenting creative concepts effectively to senior executives
- Experience managing multiple projects and meeting aggressive deadlines
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, CA, Culver City - 141,000.00 - 190,700.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
Prime Video Shopping is seeking an experienced Creative Director to own creative art direction for consumer products tied to Amazon MGM Studios intellectual properties, and to own product development for a portfolio of licensees. This role sits at the intersection of franchise creative direction, licensee product development, and creative operations, requiring a leader who can set the visual bar for consumer products based on iconic Amazon MGM Studios franchises, guide licensees from concept through approval, and help evolve how creative work gets done through process and tooling.
As a Creative Director, you will own the creative direction for assigned franchises’ consumer product programs — working with internal design teams to build style guides and art packs that set the creative course, then disseminating them to a broad base of licensees who use them to build products. Separately, you will own product development for an assigned base of licensee partners whose work spans many franchises, serving as their creative point of contact from concept through approval. Alongside the rest of the team, you will drive operational and tooling improvements to scale creative productivity.
A successful candidate will excel at art direction and design craft, thrive on turning early content materials into franchise creative that recruits licensees, and enjoy improving the processes that let a small team deliver more. The ideal candidate is resourceful, customer-obsessed, and able to think and act both strategically and tactically — balancing subjective and objective feedback across internal and external stakeholders while consistently raising the design bar.
Candidates should have an in-depth understanding of AI tools, Photoshop, Illustrator, PowerPoint, and Figma.
Key job responsibilities
Franchise Creative Art Direction — Own and protect the creative bar for assigned intellectual properties. Develop the comprehensive consumer products style guides and asset systems (compositions, icons, patterns, packaging, color palettes, fonts, and layouts) that set the creative direction for a franchise. Translate the earliest content materials (scripts, set photography, key art) into assets that pitch the franchise to prospective licensees, and inspire final consumer products.
Licensee Product Development — Own product development for an assigned base of licensee partners. Because partners are assigned by relationship rather than by franchise, this base spans many franchises, and you serve as their single point of contact from concept through approval. Review and approve product development (PD) submissions against style guides and brand standards, onboard new partners to the approval workflow, and lead partner presentations and kick-off meetings.
Creative Operations & Process Improvement — Work with the rest of the creative team to move from manual creative toward a more scaled operation. Provide art direction for main style guides and art packs produced in partnership with internal designers, contribute to the processes that hand routine production to the scaled team, and help develop the path to produce direct designs through AI tooling.
Stakeholder Communication — Present creative solutions and franchise direction to senior leadership and licensee partners, anticipate difficult design questions, and defend design decisions with clear rationale. Resolve conflicting feedback across internal and external stakeholders and move decisions forward.
Mentorship & Force Multiplying — Mentor and develop others on the team, document institutional knowledge, and deliver solutions that increase the effectiveness of the group, including championing the use of AI technology in creative contexts.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 8+ years of driving compelling creative strategy and execution at an agency or in-house creative team experience
- Bachelor's degree
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Keynote
- Experience developing cross-functional relationships with product, consumer research and marketing teams to develop strategy and consumer insights that drive compelling creative executions
- Experience leading creative development of innovative creative from concept to delivery
- Experience managing creative (internal team of designers, copywriters, external agencies and freelancers)
- Experience presenting creative concepts effectively to senior executives
- Experience managing multiple projects and meeting aggressive deadlines
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, CA, Culver City - 141,000.00 - 190,700.00 USD annually
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in creative director jobs.
- 8 or more years of creative experience with at least 2 in a leadership role
- Portfolio demonstrating brand strategy, campaign concepting, and visual direction
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, or equivalent design tools
- Experience managing and mentoring designers, copywriters, and art directors
- Ability to present creative concepts to senior stakeholders and clients
- Bachelor's degree in graphic design, fine arts, advertising, or a related field
Tips for Your Creative Director Job Search
Tailor your portfolio for each application
Creative directors are hired on taste and judgment, not just execution. Curate your portfolio to reflect the industry you're targeting, a retail brand wants different work than a tech company. Cut anything that doesn't show strategic thinking behind the creative.
Quantify the business impact of your campaigns
Hiring teams want to know what your creative direction produced. Where you can, tie projects to outcomes like engagement lifts, conversion improvements, or brand awareness shifts. Even rough context beats a portfolio that shows only the finished aesthetic.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists creative director openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target companies going through rebrands or launches
Creative director hiring spikes when a company is rebranding, launching a product line, or entering a new market. Watch for press releases, funding announcements, and leadership changes that signal a company is about to invest heavily in creative output.
Prepare to present your creative process, not just results
Creative director interviews almost always include a case study or presentation round. Expect to walk through how a campaign or brand system evolved from brief to final output, including the decisions you made and the ones you pushed back on.
Negotiate scope and team structure, not only pay
In your offer conversation, clarify what the creative team looks like, who you report to, and how much say you have in hiring. A strong title with no budget authority or reporting structure is a constraint that shows up immediately after you start.
Creative Director Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most creative directors?
The companies hiring the most creative directors right now include Amazon, VML, and EVERSANA, with the largest share of openings in California, New York, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is strongest at consumer brands, agencies, and media and entertainment companies.
How many creative director jobs are remote?
About 74% of creative director openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote work most common in digital marketing, content strategy, and UX-focused creative roles. In-person requirements are more typical at agencies and companies where the creative director is expected to lead on-site production or collaborate daily with brand and product teams.
How do you become a creative director?
Most creative directors start in a specialist role such as graphic design, copywriting, or art direction, then move into a senior or lead position where they manage projects and junior creatives. Building a portfolio that shows both craft and strategic thinking is essential. From there, taking on cross-functional projects, leading pitches, and owning brand or campaign outcomes builds the leadership record hiring teams look for at the director level.
Can you get hired as a creative director without direct experience in the title?
Yes, candidates without the exact title can land creative director roles by demonstrating that they have functionally done the work. A strong portfolio showing brand ownership, team leadership, and campaign concepting carries more weight than the title on a resume. Many hiring managers look at whether you've led creative decisions, managed other creatives, and presented work to stakeholders, regardless of what your official role was called.
What does the creative director interview process look like?
Most creative director processes include an initial call with a recruiter or hiring manager, a portfolio review, and a presentation round where you walk through one or two projects in depth. Later rounds typically involve meeting cross-functional stakeholders such as marketing, product, or brand leadership. Some companies add a creative brief or strategic exercise to assess how you think through a problem from brief to concept, not just how polished your existing work is.
Where can I find and apply to creative director jobs?
You can find and apply to creative director jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your background and apply directly to each one. New openings are added regularly, so checking back often gives you access to roles as soon as they become available.
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