006 Group Creative Director Best Buy 3 inside Minneapolis, MN $121k–216k/yr 1w a

The Group Creative Director is a senior creative leader responsible for shaping and delivering the brand’s creative vision across all channels. With a strong background in art direction or design, this role leads the development of integrated, high-impact marketing campaigns that elevate brand expression and drive engagement. This leader manages and mentors a team of writers and art directors while partnering cross-functionally to align creative strategies with business priorities. This role ensures all creative output reflects the brand’s standards of excellence and evolves to meet the needs of a dynamic retail environment.

What You’ll Do

Define and lead the overall creative direction and brand narrative

Translate brand strategy into compelling, integrated creative executions

Continuously evolve and elevate the brand’s visual and storytelling expression

Lead, inspire, and develop a team of writers and art directors while providing clear creative direction, constructive feedback, and career mentorship

Deliver integrated marketing campaigns across all media channels (digital, social, print, in-store, etc.)

Ensure consistency, quality, and craft across every brand touchpoint

Balance creativity with business objectives and performance goals

Uphold and enforce brand standards to ensure a consistent and cohesive identity

Maintain a high bar for creative excellence across all deliverables

Partner with internal stakeholders (marketing, merchandising, strategy, etc.) to align priorities

Leverage creativity as a force multiplier to support broader business goals

Champion the use of customer insights to inform creative decisions

Stay current on retail trends, consumer behavior, and competitive landscape

Apply business acumen to ensure creative work supports company performance

Basic Qualifications

10+ years of experience in creative roles, with a strong foundation in art direction or design

5+ years of leadership experience, including managing and developing teams

Proven experience in a senior creative leadership role (Creative Director, Art Director, Design Lead, or equivalent)

Demonstrated success leading and developing high-performing creative teams

Strong portfolio showcasing integrated campaigns and brand-building work

Deep understanding of brand strategy, storytelling, and visual design principles

Experience delivering creative across multiple channels and platforms

Excellent collaboration, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in retail, e-commerce, or consumer-facing brands

Background working in a large, matrixed organization or agency environment

Strong understanding of omnichannel marketing and customer journey mapping

Experience leveraging data and customer insights to inform creative decisions

Ability to balance creative vision with business performance metrics

Familiarity with emerging technologies, digital trends, and content innovation

Bachelor’s degree in Design, Advertising, related field (or equivalent experience)

Benefits

Competitive pay

Great employee discount

Financial savings and retirement resources

Support for your physical and mental well-being

Best Buy is an equal opportunity employer.

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