Creative Director

Shake Shack

. Lead the evolution of Shake Shack's internal creative studio into an industry-leading creative powerhouse .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesLead💰 $170,488 - $228,363 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading creative teams and developing integrated campaigns that align with business objectives. Proven ability to maintain high creative standards while fostering collaboration and mentorship within a fast-paced environment.

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Creative Team LeadershipIntegrated Campaign DevelopmentConceptual DevelopmentArt DirectionCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Concept DevelopmentCopywritingArt DirectionProduction ManagementCampaign Execution

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationOrganizational SkillsPresentation Skills

Industry Keywords

Food IndustryBeverage IndustryHospitalityConsumer MarketingBrand Identity

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the evolution of Shake Shack's internal creative studio into an industry-leading creative powerhouse
Translate business and brand briefs into concepts with a defined point of view
Own the articulation of creative ideas and the case for them with senior stakeholders
Lead integrated campaign development across channels
Advance Shake Shack's brand identity, tone, craft standards, and distinctive brand assets
Art direct photography and video from casting through post
Partner across internal and external creative resources
Guide the creative output of designers, copywriters, agencies, and production partners
Collaborate with the Director of Creative Studio on resource planning, partner selection, scopes, budgets, and production models
Lead, mentor, and develop the creative team
Establish clear feedback standards and foster a collaborative creative culture
Report to the VP of Marketing and partner cross-functionally across Brand Marketing, Culinary, Operations, and Digital

Requirements

What you’ll need

8 to 10 years of professional creative experience, including 3 to 5 years leading creative teams
Demonstrated ability to create integrated campaigns with measurable cultural and business impact
Portfolio should include at least one campaign led from concept through execution
Combination of agency and in-house experience preferred, ideally within food, beverage, hospitality, or another high-frequency consumer category
Excellent conceptual development, copywriting, and art direction skills with production know-how
Strong leadership, communication, presentation, and organizational skills
Proven ability to balance creative ambition with business objectives and operational constraints
Ability to maintain creative standards in a high-volume, fast-paced environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Weekly Pay and Performance bonuses
Shake Shack Meal Discounts
Exclusive corporate discounts for travel, electronics, wellness, leisure activities and more
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance*
Employer Paid Life and Disability Insurance*
401k Plan with Company Match*
Paid Time Off*
Paid Parental Leave*
Access to Employee Assistance Program on Day 1
Pre-Tax Commuter and Parking Benefits
Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts*
Development and Growth Opportunities