Creative Director (Sneaker and Streetwear)

Location: Hybrid role with 3 days per week onsite in the Downtown Detroit office

Salary: $250,000–$270,000 base salary, plus benefits, equity, and discretionary bonuses.

Company

hirify.global is a Detroit-based technology company operating a global online marketplace for sneakers, apparel, accessories, electronics, collectibles, and other high-demand consumer goods.

What you will do

• Define and evolve the hirify.global brand across creative direction, visual identity, messaging, photography, video, and storytelling.
• Lead creative concepts for seasonal campaigns, editorial content, events, partnerships, cultural moments, paid media, performance marketing, and social.
• Establish brand standards and processes across customer touchpoints and marketing channels.
• Lead cross-functional creative projects, present concepts to stakeholders, incorporate feedback, and protect creative integrity.
• Manage creative resources, budgets, timelines, and quality standards while adapting global creative direction for international markets.
• Mentor and develop creative team members while tracking industry trends, technologies, and cultural movements.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in advertising, branding, or creative direction, supported by a portfolio spanning channels, aesthetics, and budgets.
• Senior creative experience at a consumer brand, creative agency, editorial publication, or retailer; in-house experience is preferred.
• Strong concepting, art direction, photography, video, digital content, social media, and e-commerce marketing experience.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, presentation, and cross-team leadership skills.
• Ability to use performance metrics, customer insights, and data to inform strategic recommendations and work effectively under aggressive deadlines.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, plus an understanding of production tools.

Nice to have

• Passion for sneaker and streetwear culture.
• Experience with fashion, lifestyle, or product-driven brands.
• Strong network of creative collaborators and production resources.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work arrangement with regular onsite collaboration in Detroit.
• Medical and dental benefits.
• Equity and discretionary bonus opportunities.
• Fast-paced, startup-minded environment focused on innovation and collaboration.