Creative Director

This is a Full Time Job

Role Overview
The position is Full Time in Las Vegas, NV. Initial interviews can be held remotely, and if you are selected for this role, relocation compensation is provided.

We are seeking a dynamic and visionary Creative Director to help elevate our creative strategy on YouTube and other social platforms. Someone who understands how to tell compelling, data-informed stories that drive both engagement and brand growth, and who can lead a team of creatives in that pursuit. This is a ground floor opportunity to help shape the creative direction of Qlay's future. The ideal candidate will have recent success on YouTube, a deep understanding of the digital content landscape and the ability to turn ideas into episodes, a passion for storytelling, solid storytelling experience and the ability to lead creative teams. You'll oversee our flagship YouTube show, develop new formats, and guide content from idea to upload.

What You'll Do
Own day-to-day YouTube creative strategy and oversight of all content across the Qlay network of channels
Develop data-informed video concepts and series that grow views, subscribers, and revenue
Report directly to Qlay's President, and work closely with the Creators to evolve storytelling and video formats
Manage a team of creatives who write, direct, film and edit all Qlay content
Guide visual storytelling with obsessive attention to detail and story lore
Analyze performance across CTR, retention, thumbnails, and titles and adjust creative accordingly
Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure content supports broader business and product goals
Understand trends, competitive landscape, best practices, platform dynamics, audience feedback and analytics to continuously refine and improve success.
Partner with production manager to lead successful film days and deliver on post-production timelines while protecting creative integrity at every stage
Serve as the creative lead in post: shaping narrative, pacing, and visual identity

What You Bring
10+ years of experience in Digital Media, including
5+ years as a YouTube-focused Creative Director / Creative Producer /or Creative Lead (end-to-end ownership: concept - post)
Experience growing large YouTube channels
Experience managing a team of creatives; conducting performance reviews, delivering constructive feedback, and helping creatives grow in their careers.
On-set leadership and post-production management experience in a fast-paced environment
A passion for storytelling, experimentation, and solving creative challenges under pressure
Comfortable directing shoots and managing creators with clarity and confidence
Strong writing abilities, editorial instincts and proven ability to turn data into creative decisions
Hands-on experience with YouTube analytics and social platform algorithms
Bonus if you're a Spy Ninja fan-but not required. Just bring curiosity, creativity, and an absolute OBSESSION for YouTube?