Creative Director - Experienced - On-site

The Creative Director is the brand-side lead of the creative direction of our brand. This roleis responsible fordeveloping, implementing, and safeguarding the brand's visual and creative identity across all channels and touchpoints. You will oversee the creation and consistent application of brand templates, guidelines, and guardrails, ensuring cohesive and compelling storytelling that drives brand equity and engagement.This role requires a strategic thinker with hands-on creative skills,a strong designsensibility, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams and external partners to bring the brand to life The position is based in an office environment, requiring periods of sitting and the operation of standard office equipment, including computers, phones, and other office tools.Work hours are typically 8-5, Monday through Friday, with occasional evening and weekend hours as needed. Weofferpremiumbenefitstokeep your life moving. Flexible Spending Account Life/AD&DInsurance Short/Long-Term DisabilityInsurance Employee Assistance Program 401(K) with company match Flexible Paid Time Off Closed Sundays and Holidays (New Year's Day, Memorial Day, 4thof July, Labor Day, ThanksgivingDayand Christmas Day) Discounts on Products and Services Employee Referral Program Paid Trainingand Reimbursement for ASE Certifications Career Growth Opportunities with a GrowingCompany At Belle Tire, we believe you deserve a better experience when it comes to tires and vehicle services. That starts with hiringpeople who genuinely care - that's the Belle Tire Difference. With over 180 locations and 3,000 dedicated employees across Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois, we are your one-stop shop for tires, wheels, and full-service automotive repairs. Our services include alignments, brakes, batteries, heating and cooling, oil changes, auto glass repair, and more. Since 1922,we've done what it takes to keep life moving for our customers and employees. We live by a shared set of values: Customer Satisfaction is the Bottom Line, we always Do the Right Thing, we Set the Tone with a positive attitude, we believe We Are They - there is no "us" and "them" here, and we Walk the Walk by following through on our commitments. These beliefs shape a culture of trust, respect, and pride, making Belle Tire a great place to build your career. We'renot your ordinary tire shop, we're Changing Tires. Job Responsibilities

Creative Leadership:

Serve as the brand-side owner of creative direction, guiding the visual and verbal identity of the brand across all platforms. Creative Development:

Create and/or leverage agency templates to develop digital assets, emails, and other breakthrough creative elements. Brand Stewardship:

Own the development, maintenance, and evolution of brand guidelines, toolkits, and templates, ensuring consistency and integrity in all creative executions. Implementation Oversight:

Partner with creative agency, oversee and approve the execution of all creative work--including campaigns, digital assets, retail merchandising, social, and internal communications--to ensure it aligns with brand standards. Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Partner closely with HR, operations teams and other internal and external teams to ensure brand consistency and creative excellence. Team Leadership:

Manage and mentor in-house designers and creatives fostering a high-performing, collaborative, and inspired team culture. Innovation:

Stay on top of design trends, cultural moments, and audience behaviors to evolve the brand's creative expression in fresh, relevant ways. Qualifications

MinimumQualifications: 8+ years of experience in a creative leadership role, in-house or agency supporting a consumer-facing brand Provenexpertisein brand design, creative strategy, and visual storytelling Strong portfoliodemonstratinga range of creative executions and brand systems work Deep understanding of creative production processes across channels (print, digital, video, social, environmental) Exceptional attention to detail and ability tomaintainhigh standardsunder tight timelines Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills Proficiencyin Adobe Creative Suite and other design tools; familiarity with Figma or similar platforms is a plus Preferred Qualifications: Experience leading brand refreshes or rebranding initiatives Strong understanding of brand architecture and messaging frameworks Comfortable navigating ambiguity and building structure within a growing or evolving organization How to Apply

This opportunity and direct referral are intended for Evans Scholars and members of the WGA/ESF network. Apply through Belle Tire's

online application . Once you apply, email your resume to

Dan Puglisi

(ESF Sr. Director, Career Services) for a direct referral.

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