Home Depot
Position Purpose:
The
Director, Creative
is a cross-functional leader responsible for driving the development and execution of brand-right, business-relevant creative across digital, print, social, and in-store channels. This role oversees multidisciplinary creative teams and ensures that all content delivers on brand strategy, campaign objectives , and audience engagement goals. T his leader brings together cross-functional creative leads and storytelling expertise to deliver cohesive, high-impact work that supports marketing campaigns, brand initiatives, and retail programs. They serve as a creative translator - bridging strategy and execution -while balancing visionary ideas with practical production constraints .
Key Responsibilities:
6 0% Creative Development :
Oversee integrated marketing campaigns across owned and paid channels . G uide creative talent , ensuring work aligns with campaign goals, audience needs, and business strategy. Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team including creative leads, designers, copywriters, art directors. Foster a high-performing, inclusive culture grounded in creativity, collaboration, and accountability. 20% Cross-Functional Collaboration :
Serve as a senior liaison between creative teams and cross-functional stakeholders . Negotiate scopes, timelines, and priorities that balance creative integrity with business needs. 20% Budget, Resources & Vendor Management :
Partner with Sr. Director on resource planning and vendor utilization . Oversee day-to-day allocation of internal creative talent and project resourcing to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery. Direct Manager/Direct Reports:
This Position typically reports to a Senior Director This Position has direct reports. Travel Requirements :
Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time. Physical Requirements:
Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions, there may be a need to move or lift light articles. Working Conditions:
Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable. Minimum Qualifications:
Must be eighteen years of age or older. Must be legally permitted to work in the United States. Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in G raphic D esign , Advertising, Marketing, or related field . 10+ years of creative leadership experience within retail, consumer brands , and agency environment . Portfolio demonstrating strong cross-channel creative (video, print, digital, social), with a focus on brand storytelling and design excellence. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and deliver end-to-end creative solutions from concept to execution . E xperience in executive communications and stakeholder alignment . Strong understanding of creative operations, workflow optimization and digital asset management systems Skilled in coaching, developing and retaining high-performing creative talent. Preferred Education:
The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job. Preferred Years of Work Experience:
10+ years Minimum Leadership Experience :
2+ years of previous leadership experience Competencies:
Creative Judgment:
G u ide s creative aligned with brand standards, audience expectations, and campaign goals across diverse platforms. Customer Focus :
Leverages customer insights and data to develop relevant, resonant creative . Leadership & Team Development :
Demonstrated success leading and mentoring creative professionals while fostering a culture of inclusion and high performance. Campaign Development :
Crafts channel-specific creative informed by briefs, business objectives , and segmentation strategies. Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Builds alignment and drives integrated outcomes across departments and leadership levels. Adaptability :
Thrives in fast-paced environments with strong prioritization and quality assurance skills. Data-Informed Decision Making :
Uses performance data and testing insights to optimize creative and content strategy. Communication:
Effectively presents and explains creative concepts to stakeholders and executive leadership. Technical:
Mastery of Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and other relevant creative software on Mac OS.
The
Director, Creative
is a cross-functional leader responsible for driving the development and execution of brand-right, business-relevant creative across digital, print, social, and in-store channels. This role oversees multidisciplinary creative teams and ensures that all content delivers on brand strategy, campaign objectives , and audience engagement goals. T his leader brings together cross-functional creative leads and storytelling expertise to deliver cohesive, high-impact work that supports marketing campaigns, brand initiatives, and retail programs. They serve as a creative translator - bridging strategy and execution -while balancing visionary ideas with practical production constraints .
Key Responsibilities:
6 0% Creative Development :
Oversee integrated marketing campaigns across owned and paid channels . G uide creative talent , ensuring work aligns with campaign goals, audience needs, and business strategy. Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team including creative leads, designers, copywriters, art directors. Foster a high-performing, inclusive culture grounded in creativity, collaboration, and accountability. 20% Cross-Functional Collaboration :
Serve as a senior liaison between creative teams and cross-functional stakeholders . Negotiate scopes, timelines, and priorities that balance creative integrity with business needs. 20% Budget, Resources & Vendor Management :
Partner with Sr. Director on resource planning and vendor utilization . Oversee day-to-day allocation of internal creative talent and project resourcing to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery. Direct Manager/Direct Reports:
This Position typically reports to a Senior Director This Position has direct reports. Travel Requirements :
Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time. Physical Requirements:
Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions, there may be a need to move or lift light articles. Working Conditions:
Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable. Minimum Qualifications:
Must be eighteen years of age or older. Must be legally permitted to work in the United States. Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in G raphic D esign , Advertising, Marketing, or related field . 10+ years of creative leadership experience within retail, consumer brands , and agency environment . Portfolio demonstrating strong cross-channel creative (video, print, digital, social), with a focus on brand storytelling and design excellence. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and deliver end-to-end creative solutions from concept to execution . E xperience in executive communications and stakeholder alignment . Strong understanding of creative operations, workflow optimization and digital asset management systems Skilled in coaching, developing and retaining high-performing creative talent. Preferred Education:
The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job. Preferred Years of Work Experience:
10+ years Minimum Leadership Experience :
2+ years of previous leadership experience Competencies:
Creative Judgment:
G u ide s creative aligned with brand standards, audience expectations, and campaign goals across diverse platforms. Customer Focus :
Leverages customer insights and data to develop relevant, resonant creative . Leadership & Team Development :
Demonstrated success leading and mentoring creative professionals while fostering a culture of inclusion and high performance. Campaign Development :
Crafts channel-specific creative informed by briefs, business objectives , and segmentation strategies. Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Builds alignment and drives integrated outcomes across departments and leadership levels. Adaptability :
Thrives in fast-paced environments with strong prioritization and quality assurance skills. Data-Informed Decision Making :
Uses performance data and testing insights to optimize creative and content strategy. Communication:
Effectively presents and explains creative concepts to stakeholders and executive leadership. Technical:
Mastery of Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and other relevant creative software on Mac OS.