Andrews McMeel Universal · 4 hours ago
Creative Director
Kansas City, MO
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/ExecutiveAndrews McMeel Universal is a family-owned publishing organization seeking a Creative Director to lead the creative vision and execution of their digital products, particularly GoComics. This role involves managing a small creative team, collaborating with leadership, and driving innovation in digital experiences rooted in creator-driven content.
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Responsibilities
Define and evolve the creative vision for GoComics and other digital products
Ensure the user experience and creative execution align with product goals, brand standards, and audience needs
Lead ideation and creative problem-solving to improve engagement, usability, and content presentation
Manage and mentor a small creative team, including:
A Product / Visual Designer
A Content Strategist / Writer
Provide guidance, feedback, and coaching to support high-quality work and team growth
Contribute hands-on when needed—supporting content, design direction, and production to keep work moving
Partner closely with the leadership to:
Identify new product opportunities born from our publishing strategy
Conceive new digital experiences
Drive strategic improvements to existing platforms
Bring proactive ideas and creative leadership to help shape product priorities and the roadmap
Collaborate closely with digital departments (engineering, QA, product management, operations) as well as other company stakeholders from publishing and syndication
Translate creative concepts into clear direction and practical plans that can be executed by cross-functional teams
Maintain a solutions-first approach, staying open to iteration based on feedback, constraints, and technical needs
Bring an appreciation for comics and creator-driven content
Understand that our products are platforms that represent and elevate the work of creators (comics, puzzles, books, and other artistic expressions)
Demonstrate the ability to respectfully interface with creators and maintain a high standard of representation for their work
Qualification
Required
Proven experience leading creative work for digital products, platforms, or content-driven experiences
Strength in either content strategy/writing or visual/product design, with meaningful working knowledge of the other discipline
(Example: a content-led leader who understands design deeply enough to direct designers, or a design-led leader who can guide strong content strategy.)
Experience managing creative professionals (designers, writers, or both)
Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with technical and operational teams
Demonstrated ability to receive feedback, adapt quickly, and iterate toward the best product outcome
Preferred
Experience working with media, publishing, entertainment, comics, puzzles, or creator-led products
Familiarity with modern product development workflows and digital collaboration practices
Track record of guiding creative strategy across a product lifecycle (discovery > concept > launch > iteration)
Company
Andrews McMeel Universal
Andrews McMeel Universal offers content to print online and on mobile platforms.
Founded in 1970
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Andy Sareyan
President and CEO
Kirsty Melville
President and CEO
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