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Creative Director, Strategic Accounts

Fourthwall, Los Angeles, CA, United States


Fourthwall powers the creator economy through commerce. Thousands of creators and internet brands use our platform to launch merchandise, memberships, and storefronts that connect directly with their audiences. We are looking for a Creative Director to help our largest partners build apparel brands that fans actually want to wear. This role sits at the intersection of creative direction, merchandising, and client partnership. You will work closely with our sales and account management teams to help creators and media companies turn their ideas into compelling apparel lines. You will shape product concepts, source designers, guide visual direction, and help bring collections to market in a way that is both creatively strong and operationally practical. The right person has a strong eye for design and culture, understands what sells in modern apparel, and knows how to translate creative ideas into products that can be manufactured and marketed successfully. Location: United States, remote or hybrid depending on location. What you will do Partner with sales and account management to support major creator and brand relationships. Help creators, media companies, and digital brands develop apparel lines that feel authentic to their audience. Lead the creative development process from concept through launch. This includes mood boards, product direction, seasonal themes, capsule collections, tech pack creation, and sample approval. Own development of brand concepts, including visual identity, apparel collections, product strategy, and go-to-market. Source and manage external designers, illustrators, and creative partners when needed. Guide creators through the process of turning ideas into products that can be produced and sold successfully. Build clear, thoughtful presentations that communicate creative direction and product strategy to clients. Stay close to apparel, streetwear, and creator merchandise trends and bring new ideas into the organization. Work with product and manufacturing teams to ensure designs can be produced efficiently and at the right quality level. Collaborate with marketing and growth teams to shape how apparel launches are presented and sold to fans. Help strategic clients build long term apparel brands rather than one-off merchandise drops. What we are looking for Five or more years of experience helping build apparel brands or merchandise programs. Experience working with creators, media companies, consumer internet brands, or technology companies is strongly preferred. A strong understanding of apparel design trends, streetwear culture, and what resonates with modern online audiences. Experience sourcing and managing freelance designers or creative partners. Comfort presenting ideas and creative direction directly to clients. Ability to translate creative ideas into products that can be manufactured and sold at scale. Strong taste and a clear point of view on design, branding, and product. Experience building presentations that clearly communicate creative concepts and product strategy. Understanding of apparel manufacturing, materials, and production constraints. Ability to work cross functionally with sales, product, marketing, and operations teams. Existing portfolio of work to be submitted along with application so we can understand your creative sensibility. Must move fast whether it's in the design process or simply being responsive to colleagues and clients. Nice to have Experience launching apparel collections tied to creators or digital communities. Experience with merchandise programs for YouTube creators, media brands, or online communities. Familiarity with modern direct to consumer commerce. Background in streetwear, fashion, or graphic apparel. Experience working with overseas manufacturers or production partners. Data literacy and ability to glean actionable insights from creator audience metrics. What success looks like in this role Creators launch apparel collections that feel like real brands rather than generic merch. Strategic accounts grow revenue through stronger product ideas and better launches. Clients see Fourthwall as a creative partner, not just a platform. Design concepts move smoothly from idea to production without losing quality. Compensation and benefits Base salary between $100-200K based on experience and track record. The role also includes equity in Fourthwall. Employees receive full health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage. Additional benefits include paid time off and standard company benefits. Los Angeles or San Francisco is preferred for this role, though we are open to remote candidates who are an exceptional fit. Why Fourthwall Fourthwall sits at the center of a new kind of brand building. Creators today can build communities that rival traditional media companies, and merchandise is one of the most powerful ways they connect with fans. You will help shape how those brands look, feel, and grow. If you care about internet culture, apparel design, and helping creators build lasting brands, this role offers a chance to do meaningful creative work with some of the most interesting communities online. #J-18808-Ljbffr