Santa Monica, California, United States · Remote OK
$130k–$170k/yr
The Opportunity Liquid Media is a full-service creative marketing agency. We help brands win with the next generation. Our roots are in gaming and esports. We create culturally relevant work built for participation, comm…
Skills: Creative Direction, Team Leadership, Youth Culture Expertise, Integrated Marketing, Gaming & Esports Knowledge
Santa Monica, California, United States · On-site
$165k–$200k/yr
We are seeking a Senior Machine Learning Engineer to help shape the future of content systems and real-time gameplay using cutting-edge machine learning techniques. As Senior Machine Learning Engineer, you will work alon…
Skills: Machine Learning, C++, Python, PyTorch, TensorFlow
Santa Monica, California, United States · On-site
$41k–$55k/yr
We are UMG, the Universal Music Group. We are the world’s leading music company. In everything we do, we are committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship. We own and operate a broad array of businesses engaged …
Skills: Digital Marketing, Influencer Marketing, Creator Strategy, Social Media Analytics, Campaign Tracking
Santa Monica, California, United States · On-site
$121k–$163k/yr
Join the team changing the future of entertainment. Fire TV is an industry-leading media experience and one of the most innovative and fastest-growing businesses in consumer devices, with over 50 million active customers…
Skills: Integrated Communication Strategies, Campaign Management, Market Research, Consumer Insights, Cross-functional Collaboration
Santa Monica, California, United States · On-site
$68k–$102k/yr
Company Description The Specialist, Collegiate Marketing is responsible for executing the student marketing strategies for the US. This person will contribute to the planning and execution of US-wide projects, driving br…
Skills: Project Management, Cross-functional Leadership, Consumer Insights, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Thinking
Santa Monica, California, United States · On-site
$115k–$173k/yr
Company Description The Director of Communications, West is a part of the media leadership team for the region in the West and is a key role in the overall marketing team for this region. This role and team are the key r…
Skills: Communications Planning, Campaign Execution, Media Relations, Budget Management, Crisis Communication
Santa Monica, California, United States · Remote OK
$110k–$120k/yr
The Opportunity Liquid Media is looking for an Associate Director, Strategy & Innovation to serve as a senior strategic voice within our Strategy & Innovation team, owning strategy across a portfolio of gaming and entert…
Skills: Social Media Strategy, Integrated Marketing Strategy, Creator Strategy, Team Leadership, Gaming Industry Knowledge
Santa Monica, California, United States · On-site
$150k–$165k/yr
The Senior Manager of Technical Design will lead a team of technical designers to execute premium medical apparel from concept through pre-production stage. Technical Design is responsible for developing garment fit, con…
Skills: Technical Design, Garment Construction, Fit Analysis, Patternmaking, Technical Drawing
Culver City, California, United States · On-site
$141k–$210k/yr
Are you ready to transform how businesses connect with customers? At Amazon Ads, we're not just selling advertising, we're crafting full-funnel growth strategies that empower brands to reach their full potential. We beli…
Skills: B2B Marketing, Account Based Marketing, Strategic Partnerships, Digital Marketing, Hospitality Vertical Expertise
Santa Monica, California, United States · On-site
$55k–$60k/yr
Job DetailsJob Location: 1 Santa Monica Office CA HQ - Santa Monica, CA 90404Salary Range: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 Salary/yearHawke was founded on the idea that every modern business needs a CMO-level expert to lead digi…
Skills: Personal Brand Management, Executive Communication, HubSpot, Gmail, LinkedIn
Santa Monica, California, United States · On-site
$221k–$330k/yr
Amazon Ads is seeking a Director to lead two high-impact, creative workstreams: Brand Partnership Studios and Ads Brand Strategy. This is a dual-mandate leadership role that requires equal fluency in premium creative exe…
Skills: Brand Strategy, Creative Direction, Custom Brand Partnerships, Entertainment IP, Brand Architecture
Santa Monica, California, United States · Hybrid
$85k–$95k/yr
Description Who We Are John Paul Mitchell Systems (“JPMS”) is recognized worldwide for developing and marketing innovative hair and skin care products since 1980. We’ve been serving the professional beauty industry with …
Skills: Production Management, Budget Reconciliation, Vendor Management, Photo and Video Production, Logistics Planning
Santa Monica, California, United States · Hybrid
$50k–$55k/yr
Job Description AMC Global Media is home to many of the greatest stories and characters in TV and film and the premier destination for passionate and engaged fan communities around the world. We create and curate celebra…
Skills: Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Airtable
Santa Monica, California, United States · On-site
*This position will be full time in our Santa Monica office* $18 per hour Job Overview: At Forge, we bring together creativity, design, and technology to shape how brands connect with the world. We’re looking for a Graph…
Skills: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Suite, Print Design, Social Media Content Creation
Santa Monica, California, United States · On-site
$55k–$60k/yr
Summary of Position Lionsgate has an immediate opening for a Sr. Coordinator to join the Global Sales Planning & Strategy team, reporting to the Director, Global Sales Planning & Strategy. This position will be fully ing…
Skills: Data Analytics, Market Research, Excel, PowerPoint, Content Strategy
Santa Monica, California, United States · On-site
$130k–$140k/yr
Summary of Position Lionsgate is seeking a Director, Global Research to report to the SVP, Ratings/Research. This role is a senior research leader within the Global Distribution group, responsible for overseeing performa…
Skills: Media Research, Ratings Analytics, Viewership Measurement, Quantitative Analysis, Data Interpretation
Santa Monica, California, United States · On-site
$25/hr–$27/hr
Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Bonus based on performance Competitive salary Dental insurance Free uniforms Health insurance Opportunity for advancement Paid time off Training & development Vision insurance Automotive …
Skills: Automotive Photography, Vehicle Staging, Mobile Technology, Communication, Problem Solving
Santa Monica, California, United States · On-site
$130k–$160k/yr
About Liquid Media Liquid Media is a boutique creative marketing agency that builds brands through culture, creators, and community. We deliver measurable results across content and influencer marketing for partners incl…
Skills: Account Management, Client Relationship Management, Team Leadership, Budget Management, Integrated Marketing Campaigns
Santa Monica, California, United States · Hybrid
$1/hr–$2/hr
Naughty Dog is committed to innovation within our games and as such have curated some of the top creative and technically ambitious minds in the industry. We welcome diverse candidates and believe that a broad range of c…
Skills: Project Management, Production, Account Management, Operational Management, Workflow Development
Santa Monica, California, United States · On-site
$70k–$81k/yr
Tennis Channel reaches millions of fans every day through social, digital, streaming, and original video content. This Video Editor helps bring those stories to life, serving as a key contributor to our short-form conten…
Skills: Short-form Video Editing, Long-form Video Editing, Premiere Pro, CapCut Pro, After Effects
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The Creative Director serves as the visionary anchor responsible for all creative output and the long-term creative direction of the agency. This includes leading a high-performing team to deliver culturally relevant work for major partners while ensuring financial viability and operational scalability.
Candidates must have 12+ years of creative experience, including significant time at a senior or director level within a high-standard agency. Deep expertise in gaming, esports, and digital culture is required, along with a proven track record of building and leading creative departments.
The Opportunity
Liquid Media is a full-service creative marketing agency. We help brands win with the next generation. Our roots are in gaming and esports. We create culturally relevant work built for participation, community, and long-term impact. We operate at the intersection of culture, media, and live experiences. We help brands show up credibly across platforms, languages, and regions.
As the Creative Director, you are the visionary anchor for Liquid Media. You will be responsible for all creative output and help shape the agency's long-term creative directionr. Reporting to the Managing Director, you will build and lead a high-performing creative team, ensuring every deliverable is expressive, dynamic, and reflects consistent agency excellence.
Location: Los Angeles, CA or US Remote
Creative Vision and Excellence
Serve as the primary stakeholder for creative quality control.
Ensure no work leaves the agency without a senior vision applied.
Align creative output with brand direction and agency standards.
Lead the development of culturally relevant work for major partners including Riot Games, Adidas, and Alienware.
Apply a deep understanding of youth culture to reimagine marketing moments.
Lead development of VFX-enhanced broadcast spots and platform-native content.
Strategic Leadership
Partner with the Strategy team to integrate strategy as a service across all creative work.
Ensure creative concepts solve deep-rooted brand problems, not just surface-level briefs.
Champion the agency's unique selling propositions and focus on defined cultural influence.
Contribute to agency growth by helping secure high-profile new business wins.
Team Building
Build a permanent creative team including Art Directors, copywriters, and designers.
Collaborate with the Operations Director on a strategic resourcing model.
Consult on fractional creative director needs for specific contracts.
Ensure the right creative experts are in the room for every pitch.
Operational Accountability
Partner with the Director of Agency Operations to ensure creative visions are financially viable.
Align creative work with project budgets and understand how creative efficiency impacts agency profitability and EBITDA targets.
Embrace openness to hard conversations and implement changes needed to achieve scalability and professional maturity.
12 or more years of experience in a creative role, with a significant portion at the senior or director level.
Agency background is required, with experience at established, high-standard creative agencies.
Proven experience building and leading a creative department, including hiring, structuring, and developing teams across both traditional creative roles (Art Directors, copywriters, designers) and production personnel (producers, editors, motion designers, and technical specialists).
Proven track record delivering integrated marketing work across multiple channels and platforms.
Deep expertise in gaming, esports, and digital culture.
Experience with immersive worlds such as Minecraft, Roblox, or Fortnite is a plus.
Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to operate in a fast-paced, evolving agency environment.
Passion for mentoring junior talent and building agency infrastructure from the ground up.
Ability to travel domestically approximately 25% for client meetings, cross-functional planning sessions, and agency initiatives as needed.
Salary Range (U.S.-based role):
The anticipated base salary range for this position is $130,000 – $170,000 + bonus opportunities.
Actual compensation will be determined based on job-related factors such as skills, experience, education, internal equity, and geographic location, where applicable and permitted by law.
Benefits & Other Compensation:
This position is eligible for company-provided benefits, which may include health insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, and retirement-related benefits, subject to plan terms and eligibility requirements.
Team Liquid does not work with third-party agencies or agents. Official recruiting communications are only shared through verified Team Liquid channels.
A Global Esports Enterprise
Team Liquid is one of the biggest esports brands in the world. More than just a successful competitive gaming team, we are a broad based enterprise with businesses in online properties, video production, and influencer and campaign management. With headquarters in Los Angeles, Utrecht, São Paulo and Berlin we offer a global staff network and an unmatched partnership portfolio, we are shaping the future of esports. The results: multiple championships across a dozen games, the highest earning team in the world, and the longest brand partnership in esports with Alienware.
Offices: Santa Monica, CA 90404, US · n/a, Utrecht, NL · n/a, São Paulo, BR · n/a, Berlin, DE
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