Creative Director, Brand (Contract)

Location: Remote in the United States or Canada only

Annual salary: $180,000–$210,000 USD

Company

hirify.global develops hirify.global Playground, an active play system that combines technology, games, and natural body motion to help families move and play together.

What you will do

• Own creative direction for marketing campaigns and communications from concept through launch.
• Translate business objectives into compelling creative strategies, campaign platforms, and visual ideas.
• Art direct production across design, motion, illustration, photography, packaging, retail, social, and partnerships.
• Lead, coach, and develop the marketing creative team while remaining hands-on with the work.
• Establish efficient creative reviews, decision-making processes, and feedback practices.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to connect creative ambition with audience needs, business goals, timelines, and resources.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in design and creative, including creative direction for campaigns and multi-channel initiatives.
• Experience leading teams and developing creative talent.
• Strong conceptual thinking and the ability to translate strategy into compelling visual ideas.
• Excellent taste and attention to detail across typography, layout, color, and composition.
• Hands-on experience with creative tools such as Figma, copywriting, and packaging artwork.
• Ability to work independently in a small, fast-moving, resource-constrained environment and connect creative decisions to business outcomes.

Nice to have

• Experience in entertainment, technology, fashion, media, culture, consumer brands, or agencies.
• Experience building playful, distinctive, and emotionally resonant brands.

Culture & Benefits

• Design-led, product-driven culture grounded in first-principles thinking.
• Flexible working hours, remote work, and a flexible vacation policy.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Supportive and inclusive environment with direct critique, experimentation, high standards, and low ego.
• Hands-on exposure to emerging technologies in the gaming field.

Hiring process

• Six-month contract with potential conversion to a full-time employee.