Sr. Global Creative Director

About us: Stanley - Built for Life® since 1913. 

Stanley 1913 has fueled the human experience since the iconic Stanley vacuum bottle revolutionized the way people enjoyed food and beverage. Today, our colorful and thoughtfully designed products including the popular QuencherTM series go beyond function, elevating everyday moments with style and empowering active lifestyles. We’re a community of creators, builders and inventors who believe in creating sustainable products for a better life and world that minimize our impact on the planet. Learn more at www.stanley1913.com. 

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced, strategic, and visionary Senior Director of Creative to drive the creative strategy, execution, and innovation across Stanley’s global brand. This executive role requires a bold leader who can develop and scale world-class creative storytelling, visual identity, and consumer engagement at a global enterprise level. You will oversee design, production and creative copywriting to craft the brand’s future by delivering best-in-class experiences across all consumer touch points.

This role reports to Stanley 1913’s VP, Global Brand Marketing and is based in Seattle, WA.

On-site presence and travel will be required to support business needs.

What You'll Do

Strategic Creative Leadership

• Define and implement an enterprise-level creative vision that positions Stanley as a leading global lifestyle brand.
• Oversee and shape brand storytelling, content strategy, and creative execution across all consumer engagement channels.
• Establish and maintain brand consistency across all global platforms, ensuring a unified and compelling consumer experience.
• Apply consumer insights, market trends, and cultural shifts to drive forward-thinking creative strategies.

Enterprise-Level Content & Design Innovation

• Lead the development of next-generation visual content, including digital, social, experiential, packaging, and retail.
• Drive innovation in creative execution, using AI, new media, and emerging technologies.
• Coordinate and refine brand identity, packaging, UX, and omnichannel experiences to elevate the brand’s perception.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between creative vision and business objectives.

Creative Operations & Team Leadership

• Encourage, mentor, and develop an outstanding in-house creative team, fostering a culture of teamwork, innovation, and excellence.
• Improve operational efficiencies in creative execution by defining clear goals, timelines, and performance measures.
• Own and manage the annual creative budget, ensuring optimal allocation of resources.
• Build and nurture partnerships with global agencies, production partners, and creative vendors to expand creative capabilities.

Who You Are

• A senior creative executive with a proven track record of driving brand transformation and global creative leadership.
• Exceptional executive-level communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and align stakeholders.
• A strategic and creative powerhouse who thrives in high-growth, fast-paced environments.
• 15+ years of creative leadership experience with expertise in global brand storytelling, content creation, and omnichannel marketing.
• 10+ years of experience leading and developing high-performance creative teams at a senior level.
• Deep knowledge of consumer culture, design trends, and digital innovation to future-proof brand creative strategies.
• Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite, Smartsheet, DAM tools, and presentation platforms.
• Experience in AI, immersive digital experiences, and experiential marketing is a plus.

Stanley is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. Stanley is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please reach out to recruiting@stanley1913.com. 

Stanley is a total rewards company, which includes rewards beyond base salary. At Stanley North America, full-time employees are eligible for an annual bonus, based on company and individual results. In addition, we offer a variety of employee benefits, personalized time off, 14-Paid holidays, dental, vision, 401(k), and much more.

About our parent company: Morgan Street Holdings   

Stanley 1913 is part of Morgan Street Holdings (formerly HAVI), a privately owned enterprise with a diverse portfolio of operating companies. These include HAVI Supply Chain, tms, Stanley 1913, and Continental, which provide best-in-class sourcing and supply chain capabilities, brand-defining marketing and promotion services, innovative consumer products, and dining and refreshment food solutions. Morgan Street Holdings employs over 10,000 people and serves 300+ customers across the globe. 

Morgan Street Holdings supports Stanley 1913 with competitive pay and benefits, along with exposure to diverse industries and professional networking and development opportunities.