Creative Director at RevolutionParts – Tempe, Arizona

RevolutionParts is not just a pioneering force in the automotive eCommerce realm; we're actively seeking passionate and talented individuals to join our squad of Revolutionaries (yes, that's what we call ourselves!). As leaders in providing streamlined, user-friendly solutions, we empower automotive brands to maximize online sales. Our commitment to technology, top-notch customer service, and a profound understanding of the automotive market sets us apart. If you're ready to revolutionize the eCommerce space for automotive parts and accessories, consider joining our dynamic team of Revolutionaries.
The RoleWe are seeking a strategic, hands-on Creative Director to lead brand strategy and creative execution across the company. This role is the single-threaded owner of brand identity, positioning, and creative quality — ensuring our SaaS platform, Agency services, and go-to-market efforts are cohesive, differentiated, and performance-driven.
This is a player-coach role. You will lead brand and creative strategy, present to executive leadership, manage external partners, and stay close to execution when needed. This role operates without a large internal team and requires strong contractor management and cross-functional influence.
*Please note: you must submit a portfolio to be considered for this position.
What You’ll Own
Brand Strategy & Positioning

• Lead and evolve our brand strategy across SaaS and Agency functions
• Clarify and differentiate our SaaS positioning in a competitive market
• Develop and enforce brand guidelines (visual and messaging)
• Ensure consistency across website, campaigns, sales enablement, product marketing, and client-facing materials

Creative Strategy & Performance Alignment

• Translate business objectives, product positioning, and technical concepts into compelling creative direction
• Balance long-term brand equity with short-term conversion and performance marketing goals
• Partner with Marketing, Product, Sales, and Agency teams to align creative with GTM priorities
• Present brand strategy, campaign concepts, and creative direction to executive teams

Execution & Quality Control

• Lead concept development for campaigns, launches, and key initiatives
• Oversee creative from brief to final delivery
• Review and approve design, copy, and creative assets
• Manage external designers, writers, and creative contractors effectively
• Build scalable creative workflows that support growth

What Success Looks Like (6–12 Months)

• A clearly articulated and unified brand system across the organization
• Stronger SaaS positioning and messaging clarity
• Higher-performing creative that drives both brand lift and conversion
• Elevated quality and consistency across Marketing and Agency outputs
• Efficient contractor management and scalable creative processes

Requirements

• 8–12+ years in brand, creative strategy, or design leadership
• Proven experience leading brand strategy in SaaS or performance-driven digital environments
• Deep understanding of SaaS positioning and performance marketing
• Demonstrated ability to balance brand-building with measurable growth outcomes
• Experience presenting to executive leadership and influencing cross-functional stakeholders
• Strong portfolio showing conceptual thinking and execution excellence
• Proven success managing contractors or distributed creative teams
• Comfortable operating in a lean, high-growth environment without a large internal team
• Excellent communication, executive presence, and strategic thinking

*Auto parts or automotive ecommerce experience is a plus.
AI Fluency & Modern ToolingAt RevolutionParts, we expect team members to actively use modern tools — including AI-powered systems — to improve decision-making, productivity, and quality of work.This includes:

• Using AI tools responsibly to accelerate research, analysis, documentation, and problem-solving
• Exercising strong judgment around data privacy, accuracy, and ethical use
• Continuously learning and adapting as AI capabilities evolve

Proven examples of using AI to improve outcomes in prior roles is expected.
RevolutionParts is proud to provide all full-time Revolutionaries with a comprehensive employment package including competitive compensation, career development, benefits, 401K match, parental leave, and many more valuable perks. You can learn more about our core-value driven culture at our career page.
RevolutionParts is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender orientation, gender identity or expression, sexual identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family status, genetic information, veteran status, or disability status.
Please Note: You will only receive correspondence through the Gem ATS or from a @revolutionparts.com email address. If you are receiving communication through any other platform or domain, it may be fraudulent, and we urge you to ignore the communication.
CompensationThe base pay range for this role is $140,000 – $150,000 per year.