Creative Director/Leader Job

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Primary location: San Rafael, California 
Relocation offered: No 
Employment status: Full-Time 
Travel: 11%-25% 
Non-compete: No 

The estimated base salary range for this role is $165,000 to $195,000 per year, plus an annual incentive.
Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience and other relevant factors

​What does it mean to work at BŌK Modern, a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries?

It means being immersed in a supportive culture that recognizes you as a key player in Armstrong's future. We are a large company with a local feel, where you will get to know and collaborate with leadership and your colleagues across the company.

By joining us, you'll have the opportunity to make the most of your potential. Alongside a competitive remuneration package, you will receive:

Standard benefit package offerings: medical, dental, prescription drugs, life insurance
Vacation and sick time
 

Reporting to the General Manager, the Creative Director/Leader sets and drives the creative vision and strategic direction for the brand within the exterior metal industry. This role leads the artistic and conceptual development of all design initiatives, ensuring alignment with business objectives and brand identity. Working closely with architects, designers, contractors, and installers, the Creative Development Leader delivers compelling visual narratives and client experiences. The position also provides hands-on leadership and mentorship to studio teams across estimating, design, and project management, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.

 

What’s In It for You

• Defining and leading the creative vision for a growing brand in the architectural and exterior metal space.
• Impacting cross functional collaboration with architects, designers, engineers, and clients to bring bold ideas to life.
• Influencing product development, design strategy, and brand identity in a dynamic, design-forward environment.
• Representing the brand at industry events, client meetings, and design forums.

 

What You’ll Do

• Lead the creative strategy and visual direction of the brand, ensuring alignment with business goals and market positioning.
• Oversee the design and development of exterior metal structures, façades, and architectural elements.
• Guide studio teams through design challenges, reviews, and on-site problem-solving.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams; including estimating, engineering, and production to ensure design feasibility and manufacturability.
• Translate market trends and client needs into innovative design concepts and product offerings.
• Represent the company in client presentations, industry events, and strategic design discussions.

 

What Will Make You Successful

• Strong conceptual and visual storytelling skills with a passion for brand-driven design.
• Ability to lead and mentor creative teams in a collaborative, cross-functional environment.
• Strategic thinking paired with hands-on design execution and problem-solving.
• Deep understanding of exterior construction, metalworking techniques, and architectural aesthetics.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with clients, architects, and internal teams.

 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Design, Architecture, Marketing, Fine Arts, or a related field required.
• 10+ years of experience in creative direction, brand strategy, or design leadership within a design-focused or construction-related environment.
• Proven success in developing and executing creative strategies across multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience as an architect with built commercial or multi-residential projects and a strong understanding of exterior metal products.
• Proficiency in design software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Rhino, SketchUp) and rendering tools (Photoshop, etc.)

 

What Makes You Stand Out

• Master’s degree or equivalent experience in creative strategy, brand development, or design leadership preferred.
• Proficiency in hand-sketching is highly valued
• A portfolio