Creative Director

Starz Open · verified Aug 17, 2026

2 Locations Full-time Director Creative

Leadership Creative role at Starz. 2 Locations · full-time · $160,000–$190,000 base.

SalaryStated by Starz

$160,000 – $190,000

Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

Shape integrated campaigns for print, digital, motion, video, social, and emerging channels
Turn business goals into creative work with marketing, brand, originals, PR, and communications teams
Set the visual direction for key art and campaign photo shoots
Coach a multidisciplinary team while giving hands-on feedback from concept to launch
Present creative ideas to executives and align stakeholders around the direction

What you bring

A bachelor’s degree in graphic design, visual communications, or comparable education and experience
At least ten years in creative roles within entertainment, media, streaming, or agency settings
At least three years managing multidisciplinary creative teams
A portfolio showing strong design, concept development, and visual storytelling
Adobe Creative Cloud capability, familiarity with current creative tools, and knowledge of AI-supported workflows and emerging platforms

Who this fits

You’ll suit a senior creative leader with entertainment, media, streaming, or agency experience who can balance hands-on craft with team leadership. You’ll work across marketing and communications groups, present to executives, and help shape a premium, cinematic brand. The listing does not provide a specific work location or travel requirement.

From the employer

Job Description

The STARZ Creative team is the steward of the STARZ brand, developing premium creative that connects audiences with our original series, library content and corporate initiatives. We partner across Marketing, Originals, Brand, Digital Marketing, PR and Corporate Communications to create compelling campaigns and experiences that strengthen the STARZ brand and drive business results.

The Creative Director provides creative leadership in the development of integrated marketing campaigns that align with business objectives while advancing the STARZ brand. This role champions exceptional design, premium visual storytelling and a cinematic aesthetic across every consumer touchpoint while inspiring creative teams to deliver innovative work across print, digital, motion, video and emerging platforms.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead the creative development of integrated marketing campaigns across print, digital, motion, video, social and emerging platforms, ensuring a cohesive and premium STARZ brand experience.
Partner with Marketing, Brand, Originals, PR, Digital Marketing and Corporate Communications to translate strategic objectives into compelling creative solutions that strengthen the STARZ brand.
Champion STARZ's visual identity, design standards and creative excellence, ensuring consistency while evolving the brand's premium, cinematic aesthetic.
Lead the creative direction of key art and campaign photo shoots, partnering closely with Originals Marketing leadership, photographers, talent and production teams to develop compelling visual assets that define each campaign.
Lead, mentor and inspire a multidisciplinary creative team, fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture that champions innovation, craftsmanship and creative excellence.
Guide projects from concept through execution, providing hands-on creative direction, design feedback and art direction throughout the creative process.
Present creative concepts and strategic rationale to executive leadership and key stakeholders, building alignment around the creative vision.
Collaborate with the Executive Creative Director to establish creative priorities, department goals, operational plans and long-term creative initiatives while ensuring projects are delivered with exceptional quality and craftsmanship.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications or equivalent combination of education and experience.
10+ years of creative experience in entertainment, media, streaming or agency environments.
3+ years leading multidisciplinary creative teams.
Demonstrated ability to develop integrated creative campaigns and translate business objectives into compelling visual solutions.
Exceptional portfolio showcasing outstanding design aesthetics, conceptual thinking and visual storytelling.
Strong understanding of branding, typography, photography, layout, motion design and visual communication principles.
Experience presenting creative work to executive leadership and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud and current creative technologies, with an understanding of AI-enabled creative workflows and emerging platforms.
Excellent communication, collaboration and leadership skills.

COMPENSATION:

$160,000 - $190,000

About STARZ

STARZ (NASDAQ: STRZ) is the leading premium entertainment destination for women and underrepresented audiences, and home to some of the most popular franchises and series on television. STARZ offers a robust programming mix for discerning adult audiences, including boundary-breaking originals and an expansive lineup of blockbuster movies, and is embodied by its brand positioning “We’re All Adults Here.” Complementary to any platform or service, STARZ is available across a wide range of digital OTT platforms and multichannel video distributors and is a bundling partner of choice. STARZ is powered by an industry-leading advanced technology, data analytics and digital infrastructure and the highly rated and first-of-its-kind STARZ app.

Our Benefits

Full Coverage – Medical, Vision, and Dental
Annual discretionary bonus and merit increase
Work/Life Balance – generous sick days, vacation days, holidays, and wellness days
401(k) company matching
Tuition Reimbursement (up to graduate degree)

EEO Statement

Starz is an equal employment opportunity employer. All employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with applicable state and federal laws. In addition, Starz will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Starz will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and federal law.