Director, Head of Creative
Lead and scale Twitch's global creative strategy while fostering an inclusive team culture.
Posted by employer 2 months ago
First seen on Joblaze 2 months ago
Last verified on the company career page 10 hours ago
What you'll build
- Build and mentor a high-performing creative team
- Align business objectives with long-term creative vision
- Maintain global visual and verbal brand standards
- Direct external partners and agencies
- Champion creative initiatives to senior stakeholders
Must have
- 10+ years in creative direction, marketing, or advertising leadership
- Proven success managing teams of managers
- Exceptional ability to synthesize and present complex creative concepts
Nice to have
- Proven experience building creative strategies with user/creator voice
AI in the day-to-day
Optimize creative operations through scalable, AI-assisted processes.
Requirements
- Experience
- 10+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
Not disclosed in this posting: visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
In the role of Director, Head of Creative at Twitch, the individual will lead a team to develop and implement a global creative strategy that enhances brand experiences for diverse communities. This position requires expertise in creative direction, marketing, and data-driven decision-making, along with strong communication skills to influence senior leadership. Ideal candidates will have over a decade of experience in managing creative teams and navigating brand standards across global markets. The role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional leaders and external agencies to drive innovation and maintain brand consistency.
Joblaze insights
- Listed about 2 months ago — first seen on Joblaze September 10, 2026. Last confirmed on Twitch's careers page November 9, 2026.
- This exact title is also open at 3 other locations at Twitch: Seattle, WA, New York City, San Francisco, CA.
- Salary band is in line with the typical range for Management roles (median ~$172,000).
- Starts above 35% of 281 comparable director management roles in United States we track (median $200,000 across 123 companies).
Quick facts
- Is the Director, Head of Creative role remote?
- It's hybrid — Twitch expects some on-site time in Los Angeles, CA.
- What's the salary range?
- Twitch lists $184,500–$249,600 for this role.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 10 years of relevant experience for this Director, Head of Creative role.
- Where is the role based?
- Twitch is hiring for this position in Los Angeles, CA.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Twitch targets director candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Director, Head of Creative role at Twitch.
From the original posting
About the Role
As the Director, Head of Creative, you will shape and scale our global creative strategy, leading a high-performing team to deliver compelling, community-focused brand experiences. Reporting directly to the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), you will partner with cross-functional leaders to drive innovation, optimize creative operations through scalable, AI-assisted processes, and ensure consistent, high-quality brand representation across global markets. This role requires a data-driven approach to strategy, a passion for fostering an inclusive team culture, and the ability to champion creative initiatives that raise the quality bar, while resonating with our diverse community of streamers and viewers.
You can work from San Francisco, CA; Los Angeles, CA; Irvine, CA; Seattle, WA; or New York, NY.
You Will:
- Lead and develop: Build and mentor a high-performing creative team, fostering a culture of psychological safety, inclusivity, and continuous feedback.
- Drive creative strategy and long-term vision: Partner with cross-functional leaders to align business objectives with long-term creative vision.
- Oversee brand identity: Maintain global visual and verbal brand standards across all markets to ensure consistency.
- Lead agency partnerships: Direct external partners and agencies to deliver creative excellence under tight timelines.
- Influence senior leadership: Champion creative initiatives to senior stakeholders through data-driven storytelling to secure alignment.
- Champion innovation: Stay current with industry trends and technology to elevate the brand and inspire breakthrough work.
You Have:
- Leadership experience: 10+ years in creative direction, marketing, or advertising leadership, with proven success managing teams of managers.
- Strategic vision: Ability to design and execute team structures and strategies that navigate ambiguity and meet business objectives.
- Communication skills: Exceptional ability to synthesize and present complex creative concepts to executive audiences.
- Global Brand and Agency Management: Proven track record of managing global brand standards and high-value external agency relationships to deliver results.
- Data-driven mindset: Experience using performance insights and market trends to inform creative decisions and campaign strategies.
- Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in a design-related field or equivalent practical experience.
- Portfolio: A portfolio or case studies demonstrating strategic creative leadership, brand building, and campaign impact is required.
Bonus Points
- Proven experience building creative strategies where the user/creator voice is the primary brand asset, effectively navigating the balance between corporate standards and community authenticity.
Job ID: TW9285
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
Twitch is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
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