At WHOOP, we're on a mission to unlock human performance. WHOOP empowers users to perform at a higher level through a deeper understanding of their bodies and daily lives.
We’re seeking a visionary and inspiring Head of Creative at WHOOP to lead a multidisciplinary creative team across copy, design, and video. This role will be the driving force behind our best-in-class brand, delivering equally on high-visibility advertising campaigns that generate heat and awareness, as well as the day-to-day needs of our marketing channels. You are equal parts creative and strategic, low ego and high impact, and visionary and executional. We’re excited to add a leader to magnify the work of an incredible team.
RESPONSIBILITIES:Articulate a clear creative vision that aligns with the brand and company goals – and lead the team to deliver upon it in every touch pointChampion creative excellence and elevate the team’s output by maintaining a high bar of excellenceLead the creative process from concept to execution, understanding how to balance creative output with best practices and business needsDeliver razor sharp creative thinking and creative strategy, challenging briefs and executions in pursuit of the best solutionInspire, mentor, and develop team talent and team culture. You’re a coach at heart and champion team growth at every turn.Possess a deep understanding of key marketing metrics and an understanding of how to evaluate creative performance against itBe a cultural leader who collaborates cross functionally in the Marketing org and beyond to help everyone become a true steward of the brandRelentlessly pursue brand standards and consistency across messaging, visual identity, tone, and storytellingDrive innovation and experimentation, exploring new tools, formats, executions, and techniques in a constant pursuit of betterCollaborate with leadership to understand business needs and objectives, and our customer target to inform our creative directionBring a deep network of external freelancers, partners, and agencies to the table to serve as an extension of our team and support our output Manage a creative budget, finding efficiencies and optimal resource managementOversee campaigns from concept to execution, helping manage the end-to-end production processQUALIFICATIONS:10+ years experience leading diverse global creative teams including designers, copywriters, videographers, and editors. Direct experience in D2C, sports, health, and lifestyle preferred.Proven experience marrying the quantitative with the creative, using results to drive creative outcomesHigh-performing manager with experience building high-functioning, multi-disciplinary global teamsProficiency in design tools and well-versed in all marketing platformsBackground localizing creative work and executions to support local market needsMoves quickly and intentionally and carries oneself with no egoA passion for building a generational brandThis role is ideally based in the WHOOP office located in Boston, MA, but we will also consider candidates based in New York, NY. The successful candidate must be prepared to work out of one of those two locations.
Interested in the role, but don’t meet every qualification? We encourage you to still apply! At WHOOP, we believe there is much more to a candidate than what is written on paper, and we value character as much as experience. As we continue to build a diverse and inclusive environment, we encourage anyone who is interested in this role to apply.
WHOOP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-verify to determine employment eligibility. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
