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Executive Creative Director
ComplexNew York City, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 16 May 2025
About the role
Company And Culture
Created in 2002 by Marc Eckō, Complex is a leading global youth entertainment network showcasing the evolution of major pop culture categories, including streetwear and style, music, sneakers, and sports. Complex is a juggernaut in the content and culture space, delivering unprecedented global reach.
Complex is the world’s definitive cultural commerce, content, and experiential platform. We have created an all-new operating system built for the next generation, seamlessly integrating discovery, inspiration, community, and shopping. The company represents an expansion of the original vision with a deep understanding of convergence culture and its impact on contemporary society.
Whether through video, long-form editorial, or social content, Complex tells stories that engage dynamic conversation with our communities. Our internet-breaking cover stories document the heroes of culture and take them to the next level through product collaboration and shoppability.
Complex has become experts in creating immersive environments at our IRL experiences and cultural events. ComplexCon is our flagship festival bringing together the world’s most influential brands and artists for an unforgettable weekend of style, sneakers, art, design, food, music, inspiration and more.
Join us to help redefine the way people shop, while building a global marketplace that moves at the speed of culture. Complex is committed to building a high performing team that is passionate about what they do and the communities we serve.
Everyone at Complex truly believes in the company and its mission; it’s a requirement for working here. There is synergy within the teams that make Complex what it is, a well-oiled machine. Employees are at the forefront of the company's success because every one of us is given the opportunity to provide suggestions, feedback, and direction.
Why We're Hiring
COMPLEX is seeking a visionary Executive Creative Director to help lead the next chapter of creative innovation at the intersection of content, commerce, and experience design. This role reports into the Chief Creative & Innovation Officer and will serve as a key partner across the company’s creative, content, and experience teams.
We are looking for a leader who operates with strategic clarity — not personal preference or fleeting trends. Success in this role demands a fierce commitment to audience needs, creative problem-solving, and disciplined execution across all audience touchpoints.
This role is for someone who plays for the name on the front of the jersey. If you believe true creative excellence means leading with strategy that moves both culture and business—and you’re ready to build with equal parts discipline and boldness—this is your next roles.
Apply now. Help shape what’s next.
What You'll Do:
Created in 2002 by Marc Eckō, Complex is a leading global youth entertainment network showcasing the evolution of major pop culture categories, including streetwear and style, music, sneakers, and sports. Complex is a juggernaut in the content and culture space, delivering unprecedented global reach.
Complex is the world’s definitive cultural commerce, content, and experiential platform. We have created an all-new operating system built for the next generation, seamlessly integrating discovery, inspiration, community, and shopping. The company represents an expansion of the original vision with a deep understanding of convergence culture and its impact on contemporary society.
Whether through video, long-form editorial, or social content, Complex tells stories that engage dynamic conversation with our communities. Our internet-breaking cover stories document the heroes of culture and take them to the next level through product collaboration and shoppability.
Complex has become experts in creating immersive environments at our IRL experiences and cultural events. ComplexCon is our flagship festival bringing together the world’s most influential brands and artists for an unforgettable weekend of style, sneakers, art, design, food, music, inspiration and more.
Join us to help redefine the way people shop, while building a global marketplace that moves at the speed of culture. Complex is committed to building a high performing team that is passionate about what they do and the communities we serve.
Everyone at Complex truly believes in the company and its mission; it’s a requirement for working here. There is synergy within the teams that make Complex what it is, a well-oiled machine. Employees are at the forefront of the company's success because every one of us is given the opportunity to provide suggestions, feedback, and direction.
Why We're Hiring
COMPLEX is seeking a visionary Executive Creative Director to help lead the next chapter of creative innovation at the intersection of content, commerce, and experience design. This role reports into the Chief Creative & Innovation Officer and will serve as a key partner across the company’s creative, content, and experience teams.
We are looking for a leader who operates with strategic clarity — not personal preference or fleeting trends. Success in this role demands a fierce commitment to audience needs, creative problem-solving, and disciplined execution across all audience touchpoints.
This role is for someone who plays for the name on the front of the jersey. If you believe true creative excellence means leading with strategy that moves both culture and business—and you’re ready to build with equal parts discipline and boldness—this is your next roles.
Apply now. Help shape what’s next.
What You'll Do:
Creative Leadership
- Define and elevate the creative direction across all platforms and formats—guiding storytelling, visual identity, and audience experience.
- Push the boundaries of what’s possible by integrating new tools (AI, 3D, virtual production) to expand our creative vocabulary.
- Inspire and direct creative teams to maintain the highest standards of originality and execution.
Platform & Experience Integration
- Reimagine how digital and physical media converge—creating iconic brand moments that live across platforms.
- Help shape the evolution of content formats to drive commerce, deepen audience connection, and unlock new modes of participation.
- Direct experiences that balance editorial excellence with UX, performance, and innovation.
Team & Culture Development
- Lead a multidisciplinary creative team and cultivate a high-performance, post-ego creative culture.
- Mentor rising leaders while aligning creative efforts with business goals.
- Build agile workflows and systems that enable speed, precision, and creative focus.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Act as a bridge between content, commerce, and marketing stakeholders—ensuring creative excellence across the full ecosystem.
- Develop meaningful external partnerships that bring cultural insight and technological edge to the brand.
What Success Looks Like
- Creative outputs that drive both cultural relevance and measurable growth.
- A collaborative team culture built on trust, candor, and a shared standard of excellence.
- Audience experiences that deliver clarity, joy, and loyalty.
- A consistent track record of innovation grounded in strategic discipline.
What We're Looking For
- 10+ years in creative leadership within media, commerce, or experienti
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