Head of Creative

Gap Inc.

Lead the creative vision and strategy for Banana Republic while managing a high-performing team across multiple platforms. Collaborate with various departments to drive brand storytelling and innovation.

Posted 4/15/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $320,000 - $350,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and evolve a creative strategy that authentically connects with the customer.
Champion creative concepts that tie to Banana Republic’s purpose and positioning and span across retail, digital, social, packaging and experiential.
Ensure all creative expressions reflect Banana Republic’s unique brand voice, maintaining consistency and emotional resonance across every touchpoint.
Lead creative vision behind brand events and experiences to ensure brand consistency and innovation.
Leverage consumer and cultural insights to inform creative decisions that drive engagement and strengthen brand connection.
Define and execute a holistic creative vision aligned with Banana Republic’s long-term vision and marketing strategy.
Drive a high-performance creative culture that values inclusivity, innovation, and accountability.
Partner with Brand Marketing, Product, and Visual Merchandising to ensure creative direction supports business goals and strengthens brand distinction.
Identify and collaborate with external agencies to deliver integrated campaigns that uphold brand integrity and inspire meaningful consumer action.
Build and inspire a diverse, world-class creative organization through mentorship, empowerment, and ongoing development.
Lead a culture of high-performing teams with clear priorities, goals and expectations.
Attract and retain exceptional creative talent with a focus on growth, curiosity, and collaboration.
Encourage cross-functional partnership to align creative execution with marketing and brand storytelling.
Celebrate the collective success of creative teams who bring Banana Republic’s mission and values to life.
Partner with creative operations and production teams to implement efficient processes that enable impactful, high-quality work.
Lead creative innovation by exploring emerging trends, cultural insights, and new formats that keep Banana Republic relevant, yet with timeless style and exceptional quality.
Measure and assess creative effectiveness, optimizing output to maximize brand and business impact.
Champion creative consistency across all channels—retail, digital, social, packaging, and events—to deliver a cohesive and inspiring brand experience.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Creative Leadership: 12+ years of progressive creative direction experience within apparel, lifestyle, or agency environments.
Strategic Storytelling: Proven success driving brand evolution through emotionally resonant, purpose-driven creative work that drives brand heat.
Team Building: Experience developing and mentoring diverse, high-performing creative teams.
Collaboration: Strong ability to build trust and alignment across internal partners and external agencies.
Brand builder: Execution Excellence: Expertise in design, photography, and digital best practices with a strong understanding of omnichannel marketing.
Inspirational Communicator: Exceptional storytelling, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
Tools: Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, G-Suite, Figma, Keynote, and related tools.
Flexibility: Thrive in ambiguity, challenges convention, and continuously evolves their approach.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Retail Gap Inc. is a leading global company that owns and operates some of America's most iconic clothing brands, including Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic, and Athleta. The company aims to inspire self-expression through its diverse range of apparel and accessories. In addition to its focus on fashion and retail, Gap Inc. is committed to addressing social and environmental issues, striving to bridge gaps in equity, opportunity, and climate through various initiatives. The company seeks to make a positive impact in communities and is actively engaged in fostering inclusion and sustainable practices. Gap Inc. is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol GAP and is dedicated to creating a high-performing and culturally influential brand portfolio. Head of Creative 🔥 29 minutes ago 🏢🏡 San Francisco – Hybrid 💵 $320k - $350k / year ⏰ Full Time 🔴 Lead 🎨 Creative Strategist Apply Now Find Hiring Managers Customize resume for this job Report problem ☆ Save ☑️ Mark as applied ❌ Hide 📋 Description
Lead and evolve a creative strategy that authentically connects with the customer.
Champion creative concepts that tie to Banana Republic’s purpose and positioning and span across retail, digital, social, packaging and experiential.
Ensure all creative expressions reflect Banana Republic’s unique brand voice, maintaining consistency and emotional resonance across every touchpoint.
Lead creative vision behind brand events and experiences to ensure brand consistency and innovation.
Leverage consumer and cultural insights to inform creative decisions that drive engagement and strengthen brand connection.
Define and execute a holistic creative vision aligned with Banana Republic’s long-term vision and marketing strategy.
Drive a high-performance creative culture that values inclusivity, innovation, and accountability.
Partner with Brand Marketing, Product, and Visual Merchandising to ensure creative direction supports business goals and strengthens brand distinction.
Identify and collaborate with external agencies to deliver integrated campaigns that uphold brand integrity and inspire meaningful consumer action.
Build and inspire a diverse, world-class creative organization through mentorship, empowerment, and ongoing development.
Lead a culture of high-performing teams with clear priorities, goals and expectations.
Attract and retain exceptional creative talent with a focus on growth, curiosity, and collaboration.
Encourage cross-functional partnership to align creative execution with marketing and brand storytelling.
Celebrate the collective success of creative teams who bring Banana Republic’s mission and values to life.
Partner with creative operations and production teams to implement efficient processes that enable impactful, high-quality work.
Lead creative innovation by exploring emerging trends, cultural insights, and new formats that keep Banana Republic relevant, yet with timeless style and exceptional quality.
Measure and assess creative effectiveness, optimizing output to maximize brand and business impact.
Champion creative consistency across all channels—retail, digital, social, packaging, and events—to deliver a cohesive and inspiring brand experience. 🎯 Requirements
Creative Leadership: 12+ years of progressive creative direction experience within apparel, lifestyle, or agency environments.
Strategic Storytelling: Proven success driving brand evolution through emotionally resonant, purpose-driven creative work that drives brand heat.
Team Building: Experience developing and mentoring diverse, high-performing creative teams.
Collaboration: Strong ability to build trust and alignment across internal partners and external agencies.
Brand builder: Execution Excellence: Expertise in design, photography, and digital best practices with a strong understanding of omnichannel marketing.
Inspirational Communicator: Exceptional storytelling, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
Tools: Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, G-Suite, Figma, Keynote, and related tools.
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Hard Skills & Tools

creative directiondesignphotographydigital marketingomnichannel marketingbrand storytellingcreative strategyconsumer insightscreative effectivenesscampaign execution

Soft Skills

creative leadershipteam buildingcollaborationinspirational communicationmentorshipflexibilitytrust buildinginnovationaccountabilityemotional resonance