We're looking for an Associate Director to lead our internal creative studio. You will manage and build a world-class studio with capabilities including brand development, creative, editorial, content creation, retail, advertising and design across all channels.

The ideal candidate will be a strategic and entrepreneurial leader with a proven track record of building and leading successful agencies or in-house teams. This person must be able to articulate and understand business problems,  build strong partnerships with cross functional teams,  and create an efficient operation and a culture that mixes innovation and creativity across all channels.

This role is highly collaborative, and the successful candidate will be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment and elevate the profile of creativity as a growth lever.

What You Get To Do Every Day

• Define the vision and operating model for the Creative Studio
• Build and maintain key relationships, sharing a commitment to driving results across departments
• Develop a comprehensive road map with both immediate and long-term goals and milestones, taking into account business needs and capabilities
• Ensure the studio is delivering best-in-class output and partnership, functioning efficiently, and instilling a culture of collaboration
• Drive and contribute to a culture where people love to work, feel they can flourish, and are proud of their work
• Help lead and manage both in-house and external teams in creative strategy, execution and production

What You Bring To The Role

• 8+ years experience
• Experience developing and managing campaigns
• Innovative and strategic, with an eye for detail
• Experience across channels: digital, retail, advertising, marketing, social, print
• Expertise in leading teams to create work that resonates culturally

The RealReal is the world’s largest online marketplace for authenticated, consigned luxury goods. With a rigorous authentication process overseen by experts, The RealReal provides a safe and reliable platform for consumers to buy and sell their luxury items. We have 150+ in-house gemologists, horologists and brand authenticators who inspect thousands of items each day. As a sustainable company, we give new life to pieces by hundreds of brands, from Gucci to Cartier, supporting the circular economy. We make consigning effortless with free in-home pickup, drop-off service and direct shipping for individual consignors and estates. At our stores in LA, NYC and San Francisco, customers can shop, consign, and meet with our experts. At our 10 Luxury Consignment Offices, four of which are in our retail stores, our expert staff provides free valuations. Founded in 2011 and listed publicly in 2019 (Nasdaq: REAL), we’re growing fast and fundamentally changing the way people buy and sell luxury — a multi-billion dollar industry. Build your career with us and enjoy 401K matching, health, dental and vision insurance, commuter flex spending, healthcare flex spending, generous PTO, a mother’s room, and flexible work hours!

The RealReal is committed to providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or Veteran status. We will consider qualified applicants for a position regardless of arrest or conviction records, consistent with legal requirements. 

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