• Own the creative vision and quality standard for Displate's art production globally
• Lead concepting and execution for Limited Edition drops, collectibles, and retail packaging
• Produce hands-on work while progressively shifting toward full creative direction as the team grows
• Develop and maintain style guides, design systems, and quality standards across the portfolio
• Manage licensor submission and approval processes for all US-originated artwork
• Build the Orlando studio from scratch — workspace, tooling, asset management, team
• Hire and mentor a starting team of 2–3 designers (first hire: Sports Designer)
• Partner with the European studio operations lead to align creative direction across time zones
• Run regular creative reviews across both studios to raise the output standard company-wide
• Act as the creative voice in Licensing, Sales, Retail, and Marketing conversations — upstream, not just at brief delivery
• Partner with the Sports Category Manager on fast-turnaround moments content tied to live events
• Collaborate with Retail and B2B teams on packaging, PDQ displays, and retail-specific creative for Limited Edition and collectibles lines
• Report directly to C-level leadership

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• 7–10+ years as an illustrator, designer, or art director with a strong portfolio of published product artwork, licensed IP, or entertainment design
• 3–5+ years leading creative teams across multiple product lines, geographies, or studios
• Deep experience with licensed IP (entertainment, sports, gaming, anime) and navigating licensor approval processes
• Expertise in digital illustration and visual storytelling for physical products: prints, collectibles, limited editions, packaging
• A track record of building creative systems — style guides, workflows, quality standards — that scale
• Print production and color management experience is a strong plus
• Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite; proficiency in Procreate, Clip Studio Paint, or equivalent
• A natural cross-functional connector who can hold the creative point of view in a licensor meeting, a retail planning session, and a C-level review
• Entrepreneurial mindset — you build structure in ambiguity and move fast
• Genuine passion for pop culture, sports, anime, gaming, or collectibles

What else is imporant?

• Remote to start with relocation to Orlando or Tampa, FL by August 2026
• This role will be based in Displate’s new Florida creative office with travel to Poland 1-2 times per year.

The scope is real. The seat is open. If this is the role you've been building toward, let's talk.

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