Creative Director

ANDREWS MCMEEL UNIVERSAL INC • Kansas City, MO

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About The Position

We are seeking a Creative Director to lead the creative vision and execution of our digital products—most importantly GoComics, our flagship platform, along with other current and future digital experiences. This role will guide the creative direction of the product experience, manage a small creative team, and partner closely with leadership to shape what we build next. This is a highly collaborative role that bridges creative strategy, design, content, and product development. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a nimble environment, collaborating cross-functionally with technical partners, and supporting products rooted in the work of creators and artists.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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).

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed