Creative Director (Director, Creative) — Remote (US)

About the Role

Join Newsela’s Marketing team as a Creative Director and help shape a cohesive, high-impact creative vision across our brands. Reporting to the Chief Marketing Officer, you’ll evolve brand storytelling and ensure every customer touchpoint reflects a consistent and differentiated experience.

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve the creative vision across Newsela’s portfolio of brands
• Translate business strategy into compelling creative direction for marketing initiatives
• Partner with executive stakeholders to align creative work with business goals
• Build and refine the operating model that supports scalable, high-quality creative execution
• Lead design personally for select high-visibility initiatives
• Advise executive leadership on brand, storytelling, and customer experience

Requirements

• Proven experience as a creative leader (e.g., Creative Director/Director of Creative)
• Strong portfolio demonstrating brand storytelling and high-impact design leadership
• Experience partnering with senior leadership to connect creative strategy to business outcomes
• Ability to build processes and operating models for scalable creative production
• Excellent communication skills and collaborative leadership style

Benefits

• Remote work flexibility across the United States
• Opportunity to influence creative direction for a growing portfolio of brands
• Work closely with executive leadership on brand and customer experience