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The Executive Creative Director helps shape and execute on the Exploding Kittens’ distinct brand identity across games and new product lines. This role partners closely with cross-functional teams to develop new products and ensure all output from Art & Design and Game Development is irreverent, bold and unmistakably on-brand.
Operating as a hands-on leader with a strong CPG background who can mentor and shape a team to create innovative and commercially viable work (from game design, packaging and product components) that resonate across a wide variety of audiences. They embrace the start-up-mentality and are comfortable building processes and systems as needed.
The Executive Creative Director understands the mass market, respects the brand EK has built over the past decade and takes it into the next. They are responsible for the integrity of our tone of voice and visual standards while evolving our creative identity with fresh ideas, decisiveness and proactivity.
Humble, hungry, and people-smart, they put the team's success first. They bring a growth mindset and a commitment to continually developing their craft and evolving as a leader.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Set the creative vision for each new product, inspiring and guiding the creative team (product designers, illustrators, and game designers) fostering a high-performing, experimental and collaborative team culture.
Drive constant innovation and games category disruption by staying ahead of trends in design, humor, and entertainment.
Own and evolve our voice and brand identity across all creative.
Establish creative team workflows and address creative resource gaps to improve and scale the lean and scrappy process.
Advocate for the Creative Strategy and collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Product Management, Production and Sales to ensure brand integrity and commercial viability at every stage of the process.
WHAT YOU'll BRING
Strong portfolio and proven creative leadership overseeing product development for high-growth CPG brands that are built with the consumer in mind
Experience in refreshing and evolving brands - navigating growth, maturity, and category expansion while protecting core identity.
Demonstrable ability to translate strategic direction into bold and original creative execution.
Deep understanding of consumer behavior and cultural trends with the ability to adapt creative direction to various audience tastes and interests.
Inspiring leader and exceptional communicator; comfortable in fast-paced, collaborative, iterative environments.
10+ years overseeing creative teams in a leadership and people management role.
Based in Los Angeles, CA.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
The Executive Creative Director helps shape and execute on the Exploding Kittens’ distinct brand identity across games and new product lines. This role partners closely with cross-functional teams to develop new products and ensure all output from Art & Design and Game Development is irreverent, bold and unmistakably on-brand.
Operating as a hands-on leader with a strong CPG background who can mentor and shape a team to create innovative and commercially viable work (from game design, packaging and product components) that resonate across a wide variety of audiences. They embrace the start-up-mentality and are comfortable building processes and systems as needed.
The Executive Creative Director understands the mass market, respects the brand EK has built over the past decade and takes it into the next. They are responsible for the integrity of our tone of voice and visual standards while evolving our creative identity with fresh ideas, decisiveness and proactivity.
Humble, hungry, and people-smart, they put the team's success first. They bring a growth mindset and a commitment to continually developing their craft and evolving as a leader.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Set the creative vision for each new product, inspiring and guiding the creative team (product designers, illustrators, and game designers) fostering a high-performing, experimental and collaborative team culture.
Drive constant innovation and games category disruption by staying ahead of trends in design, humor, and entertainment.
Own and evolve our voice and brand identity across all creative.
Establish creative team workflows and address creative resource gaps to improve and scale the lean and scrappy process.
Advocate for the Creative Strategy and collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Product Management, Production and Sales to ensure brand integrity and commercial viability at every stage of the process.
WHAT YOU'll BRING
Strong portfolio and proven creative leadership overseeing product development for high-growth CPG brands that are built with the consumer in mind
Experience in refreshing and evolving brands - navigating growth, maturity, and category expansion while protecting core identity.
Demonstrable ability to translate strategic direction into bold and original creative execution.
Deep understanding of consumer behavior and cultural trends with the ability to adapt creative direction to various audience tastes and interests.
Inspiring leader and exceptional communicator; comfortable in fast-paced, collaborative, iterative environments.
10+ years overseeing creative teams in a leadership and people management role.
Based in Los Angeles, CA.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in executive creative director jobs.
- 10 or more years of creative leadership experience across integrated campaigns and brand
- A portfolio demonstrating work at a national or global scale across multiple channels
- Proven experience managing and mentoring large creative teams or departments
- Proficiency with industry-standard design and presentation tools such as Adobe Creative Suite
- Experience presenting creative strategy and pitching to C-suite or client stakeholders
- Bachelor's degree in design, communications, advertising, or a related creative field
Tips for Your Executive Creative Director Job Search
Tailor your portfolio for each opening
An executive creative director portfolio needs to show range and leadership, not just craft. Curate case studies that demonstrate how you shaped a creative vision, led a team, and moved a brand. Swap out work samples to match the industry of each role.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists executive creative director openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Quantify your creative team leadership
Hiring panels at this level care about how many creatives you've managed, the size of budgets you've overseen, and the clients you've retained. Turn vague leadership claims on your resume into concrete outcomes tied to team scale and business impact.
Research the brand before every interview
Interviewers expect you to arrive with a point of view on their creative work. Audit recent campaigns, identify what's working and what isn't, and come ready to articulate how you'd evolve the brand's creative direction.
Negotiate creative autonomy, not just compensation
At the executive creative director level, approval structures and reporting lines matter as much as pay. Ask directly who has final say on creative, how close leadership is to day-to-day work, and whether the creative department has a seat in strategic planning.
Signal cross-functional collaboration on your resume
Most executive creative director roles require close partnership with marketing, product, and strategy. Highlight moments where your creative decisions directly influenced business outcomes, not just award-winning executions, to show you operate beyond the creative department.
Executive Creative Director Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most executive creative directors?
The most active employers for executive creative directors right now are Ansera, The Estée Lauder Companies, and Adobe, and the most openings are in New York, California, and Ohio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is concentrated at large agencies, major consumer brands, and entertainment and streaming companies with significant in-house creative functions.
How many executive creative director jobs are remote?
About 78% of executive creative director openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though fully remote roles are less common at this seniority level than in mid-level creative positions. Brand and digital-first companies tend to offer the most flexibility, while agency roles and those tied to production typically require on-site presence.
How do you become an executive creative director?
Most executive creative directors build up through art direction, copywriting, or design into creative director roles before reaching the executive level. You'll need a strong portfolio of brand-defining work, experience managing large creative teams, and a history of leading pitches and client relationships. Developing fluency in business strategy and cross-functional leadership accelerates the path considerably.
Can you get hired as an executive creative director with little experience at that level?
Transitioning into an executive creative director role with limited experience at that exact title is possible if you can demonstrate that you've operated at that scope, even under a different title. Employers often respond well to candidates who can show direct creative stewardship over a major brand, led a team through a significant rebrand, or served as the de facto creative lead on a large account.
What does the executive creative director interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a recruiter screen, followed by a portfolio review with a creative or marketing leader. Finalists usually present a creative brief or strategic point of view to a panel that includes senior leadership and sometimes the CEO. Some companies add a paid creative challenge. Expect questions about your leadership philosophy, how you handle creative conflict, and your vision for the brand.
Where can I find and apply to executive creative director jobs?
You can find and apply to executive creative director jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that fit your background and apply directly to each listing that matches your experience and the type of creative environment you're looking for.
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