Studio Creative Director for Marketing

About the position

The Studio Creative Director for Marketing is responsible for the creative vision for exceptional marketing and licensing opportunities across our Horizon franchise. This role demands not only a high degree of creative and strategic thinking, but also the ability to inspire and manage a talented team, ensuring the delivery of innovative and cohesive marketing content that resonate with players globally.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creative development process for various marketing and licensing content, from conceptualization to execution, setting industry-leading standards for creativity and impact.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and SIE Marketing to craft a visionary marketing strategy for our franchise, with a strong narrative and visual identity.
• Ensure that all marketing and licensing content is innovative, cohesive, and effectively communicates the essence of our franchise to the intended audience.
• Foster collaboration across key teams and stakeholders to align creative initiatives with overall business goals.
• Foster a dynamic and innovative creative culture within the team by encouraging experimentation and risk-taking, while mentoring staff to ensure artistic growth and adherence to the highest standards of creative excellence.
• Provide creative direction to a multi-skilled team fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Establish and maintain a network of high-quality freelancers, vendors, and creative agencies to support diverse marketing projects.
• Work closely with internal department directors in art, animation, design, Narrative and cinematics, as well as the Franchise Marketing Production team, to ensure seamless integration and execution of marketing strategies and creative output.

Requirements

• Over 10 years of experience in a creative leadership role within the marketing sector, preferably in the gaming industry.
• A proven ability to direct world-class marketing trailers and/or linear animated content.
• Demonstrated success of providing creative direction throughout marketing campaigns or with a focused, data-driven, and marketing-informed approach.
• Proven track record of directing and mentoring creative teams and fostering an innovative work culture.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.

Nice-to-haves

• Deep understanding of the gaming industry, particularly with experience in AAA title marketing.
• Strategic thinker with a portfolio showcasing innovative marketing campaigns and brand development.

Benefits

• Relocation and immigration support.