Realise Talent · 19 hours ago
Creative Director - Soccer
NYC Metro Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$160K/yr - $180K/yrRealise Talent is a leading, fan-focused football/soccer media company scaling its presence in North America ahead of the 2026 World Cup. They are seeking an experienced Creative Director to lead the creative vision in North America, responsible for developing original ideas and ensuring creative output resonates with fans and partners.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Jack Field
Responsibilities
Lead creative development across campaigns, original content, fan experiences and brand partnerships
Set a high standard for creative output, ensuring ideas are strategic, culturally relevant and distinctive
Partner with editorial, production and commercial teams to co-create content and campaigns that grow audience engagement
Guide concepting, scripting, design direction and storytelling across multiple platforms, from social to experiential and digital media
Build relationships with clients and partners, translating their objectives into innovative creative solutions
Track trends in football (soccer), media and youth culture, ensuring all work is inclusive and reflects diverse perspectives
Mentor and inspire creative teams, fostering collaboration, growth and performance excellence
Establish processes that allow high-quality, scalable creative work across the North American operation
Qualification
Required
Considerable and demonstrable creative leadership in sports, media, entertainment, or brand environments
Proven ability to develop integrated campaigns and original content across social, digital, experiential and film
Strong portfolio showcasing bold, culturally relevant and fan-first creative work
Knowledge of North American football (soccer) culture and its intersections with music, fashion and global communities
Leadership and mentorship experience, with the ability to inspire teams and clients alike
Exceptional communication and presentation skills, able to pitch and defend ideas confidently
Entrepreneurial mindset: enjoys experimenting with new formats, platforms and approaches to storytelling
Experience working in fast-paced, collaborative, multi-disciplinary teams
Benefits
Health coverage
Paid vacation
Sick leave
Company
Realise Talent
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Founded in 2023
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase