Creative Lead

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Creative Lead to shape the artistic direction and uphold quality standards at Displate Corporation globally. This pivotal role involves spearheading concepts and executing designs for Limited Edition releases, collectible items, and retail packaging while guiding a growing creative team.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct the creative vision and maintain high-quality benchmarks for all global art production at Displate.
• Lead ideation and delivery of concepts specifically for Limited Edition product drops, collectibles, and packaging innovation.
• Contribute directly with hands-on creative work initially, evolving towards a fully strategic creative director role as the team expands.
• Develop and uphold comprehensive style guides, design systems, and quality standards spanning the product range.
• Oversee licensor submissions and approval workflows for all artwork originating in the United States.
• Establish and build the Orlando studio infrastructure including workspace setup, tooling, asset management, and team formation.
• Recruit, onboard, and mentor a core team of 2 to 3 designers, with an initial focus on hiring a Sports Designer.
• Collaborate closely with the European studio operations lead to synchronize creative approaches across different time zones.
• Conduct frequent creative reviews across both Orlando and European studios to elevate quality company-wide.
• Serve as the creative authority in cross-department discussions with Licensing, Sales, Retail, and Marketing teams, ensuring involvement from ideation through execution.
• Work with the Sports Category Manager to produce timely content tied to live events requiring rapid turnaround.
• Partner with Retail and B2B sectors on design needs for packaging, point-of-sale displays, and retail-focused creative for Limited Edition and collectible products.
• Report directly to executive leadership, providing strategic creative insights at the highest level.

Additional Information

This position entails building a new studio environment and forming a creative team in Orlando, offering a unique opportunity to shape both physical and creative infrastructures from inception.