Executive Creative Director

Hotel Engine

. Define and own Engine's overarching creative vision and expression across brand identity, campaigns, and beyond .

Posted 5/5/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $159,000 - $220,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and own Engine's overarching creative vision and expression across brand identity, campaigns, and beyond
Lead and manage Engine's full creative organization including creative directors, brand and growth designers, and copywriters—setting direction, developing talent, and holding a high bar for creative excellence
Define the creative culture and standards that shape how the team works, grows, and produces breakthrough output at scale
Partner with the Sr. Director of Brand and VP of Brand and Design to align creative vision with brand strategy, business objectives, and organizational priorities
Collaborate closely with the Creative Ops Director to ensure the team is resourced, structured, and operating with the clarity and efficiency the work demands
Serve as the ultimate creative authority across all brand output including campaigns, design systems, content, product storytelling, and beyond
Identify and close capability gaps across the organization through hiring, developing existing talent, and building the right mix of internal and external resources
Represent the creative organization at the executive level, communicating vision, advocating for investment, and driving alignment across senior leadership
Build and steward relationships with the highest-caliber agency and production partners, elevating the ambition and quality of Engine's creative at every tier
Make the hard calls — on work, on people, on priorities — with clarity, conviction, and the team's long-term performance in mind

Requirements

What you’ll need

15+ years of experience in creative leadership, with a demonstrated track record of building and leading high-performing creative organizations in highly ambitious, fast-moving environments
Proven ability to deliver high-bar creative at scale—across campaigns, brand systems, content, and integrated experiences—without sacrificing quality or velocity
A people-first leader who invests deeply in talent development, sets a high performance bar, and knows how to get the best out of diverse creative teams
Deep fluency across creative disciplines including brand design, growth, copywriting, campaign, and production
Exceptional organizational instincts, you understand how to structure teams, allocate resources, and build the operational conditions that allow creativity to thrive
Strong executive presence and communication skills, you can align a room, make a compelling case for creative investment, and represent the organization with clarity and confidence
A genuine creative force with a sharp, distinctive point of view
Comfortable operating at the intersection of creative ambition, business strategy, and organizational leadership.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Compensation: Competitive base pay tied to role and experience, with opportunities for bonuses, commissions, and equity.
Benefits: Check out our full list at engine.com/culture.
Environments for Success: Different roles have different needs in terms of the environments that drive success which is why we have a hybrid-hub model. Whether you are in one of our amazing offices or fully remote, we’ll make sure you have what you need to succeed.

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Hard Skills & Tools

creative leadershipbrand designcopywritingcampaign managementproductiontalent developmentresource allocationcreative strategyintegrated experienceshigh-bar creative

Soft Skills

people-first leadershiporganizational instinctsexecutive presencecommunication skillsteam structuringclarityconvictionrelationship buildingalignmentcreativity advocacy