Director of Creative Development

Turn early-stage ideas into structured, scalable creative programs

Role Overview

This role exists to translate high-level creative ideas into structured initiatives that can be executed across the organization. The Director of Creative Development partners closely with the Head of Development to shape new programs, partnerships, and narrative platforms from concept through development.

You will operate at the intersection of creativity, strategy, and execution. The focus is not on producing individual campaigns, but on building the frameworks, direction, and alignment that allow multiple teams to execute effectively.

The Role

You will own the development and structuring of creative initiatives across brand, content, partnerships, product, and marketing. This includes defining how ideas take shape, aligning stakeholders, and driving initiatives forward from early concept to executable program.

This role requires strong creative judgment combined with operational thinking. You will work in an environment where ideas evolve quickly and require structure, clarity, and momentum to become real.

What You’ll Do

Translate high-level ideas into structured initiatives, programs, and partnership concepts

Develop frameworks, concept documents, and development roadmaps

Package initiatives into clear narratives for internal alignment and decision-making

Partner with cross-functional teams to gather input and shape cohesive programs

Align stakeholders across brand, content, product, partnerships, and marketing

Define development pathways from early concept through execution readiness

Identify internal and external partners required to bring initiatives to life

Drive progress and momentum across initiatives with minimal oversight

Support incubation of new brand platforms, partnerships, and content programs

Expand early ideas into scalable, repeatable creative programs

What You’ll Bring

8–12+ years of experience in creative development, brand innovation, strategic partnerships, or related fields

Experience structuring multi-team creative initiatives or programs

Strong ability to translate ambiguous ideas into clear frameworks and plans

Proven cross-functional collaboration across creative, product, and business teams

Ability to operate in environments where ideas evolve and direction is fluid

Strong strategic thinking and storytelling skills