Creative Director
Revel Group is a Knoxville-based management company overseeing more than 30 entities, including outdoor adventure parks and a diverse commercial and residential property portfolio. We create exceptional experiences for guests and communities alike. Whether you're driving strategy or supporting operations, this is your opportunity to elevate your career.
Position Overview:
We are looking for a dynamic, hands-on Creative Director to lead and elevate our creative vision across multiple brands and experiences. This role is responsible for shaping and executing high-impact creative strategies across environmental design, advertising campaigns, video production, retail, and brand development.
The Creative Director will lead a multidisciplinary team of designers and creatives, guiding concept development from idea to execution while ensuring all work aligns with brand standards and business goals. This is both a strategic and tactical role, ideal for someone who can think big, lead confidently, and step in to create when needed.
Responsibilities:
Lead the overall creative vision and execution across all projects and brands
Manage, mentor, and inspire a team of designers and creatives while fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment
Develop and direct creative strategies for marketing campaigns, park signage, branding, video content, and retail experiences
Create clear and compelling creative briefs that align stakeholders and guide execution
Collaborate closely with internal teams including marketing, operations, and leadership to bring projects to life
Present concepts and creative work to leadership and incorporate feedback while maintaining creative integrity
Oversee multiple projects at once, ensuring deadlines, budgets, and quality standards are met
Maintain brand consistency while pushing innovation and creative excellence
Stay actively involved in the creative process by concepting, designing, and problem solving alongside the team when needed
Skills:
- Strong leadership and team development capabilities
- Ability to think strategically and translate business goals into creative direction
- High level of organization with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Strong conceptual thinking and attention to detail
- Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with senior leadership
- Proficiency in design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite or similar platforms
- Willingness to be hands-on and contribute directly to creative work when needed
- Strong communication and collaboration skills; able to present and defend creative ideas to stakeholders.
- Exceptional project management and time management skills.
Qualifications:
- 7+ years of experience in a creative leadership role, either agency or in-house
- Proven experience managing and developing creative teams
- Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise across branding, campaigns, and multi-channel design
- Experience with environmental design, experiential marketing, or themed entertainment is a plus
- Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Marketing, Fine Arts, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- Basic understanding of web development (HTML/CSS capabilities) is a plus, but not required.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- Strong portfolio showcasing diverse design projects and creative thinking.
What We're Looking For:
- A leader who can inspire, mentor, and elevate a creative team
- A strategic thinker who can translate business goals into compelling creative work
- A hands-on contributor who is comfortable both directing and designing
- A collaborator who thrives working across teams and with leadership
- Someone who can balance big-picture vision with day-to-day execution
Perks:
Competitive pay
Paid time off
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance
401(k) with match
Employee discounts across Revel Group properties
