Creative Director

Lead a multidisciplinary creative organization at Versant Media, driving brand storytelling across campaigns, product experiences, and simulator UI/UX.

Responsibilities

Supervise and support assigned team members and departmental personnel

Provide ongoing coaching, direction, and performance management

Prioritize team workload and oversee project execution to ensure deadlines are met

Partner with HR on interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and termination processes

Define and elevate the Full Swing brand identity across digital, print, in-product, and experiential channels

Direct high-impact marketing campaigns, product launches, and brand partnerships (including PGA Tour and athlete endorsements)

Collaborate with product, engineering, and marketing teams to align visual storytelling with product strategy and business goals

Lead creation of engaging multimedia content, including video, social media assets, digital ads, and simulator experiences

Guide UI/UX direction for simulator software and companion apps to ensure world-class design and functionality

Manage and mentor a multidisciplinary creative team, promoting innovation, accountability, and excellence

Own relationships with external creative partners, agencies, and production vendors

Monitor creative performance and iterate using creative KPIs, user feedback, and brand metrics

Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, Marketing, or a related field (required)

8+ years of experience in creative leadership roles; preferably in sports tech, entertainment, or consumer electronics

Strong portfolio showing work across branding, video, product UI, and integrated campaigns

Experience with luxury, lifestyle, or sports brands (strong plus)

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite , Figma , and motion/video editing tools

Strategic thinker with strong storytelling, conceptual, and execution skills

Comfort presenting to executives, athletes, and external stakeholders

Passion for golf, sports, or interactive technology (highly desirable)

Willingness to travel up to 15% of the time

Location

Carlsbad, CA (hybrid)

Salary

USD 150,000 - 190,000 per year

Actual compensation may vary based on skills, qualifications, experience, and location; may include additional forms of compensation and benefits (including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off)

Technology

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Additional Information

External candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with a VERSANT Media employee at one of its locations before a hiring decision

Reasonable accommodation available for qualified individuals with disabilities or disabled veterans; request support via candidateaccessibility@versantmedia.com

Versant Media does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms; resumes submitted without a valid written Statement of Work will be considered the sole property of VERSANT

Equal Employment Opportunity policy: no discrimination based on protected characteristics under applicable law

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