Assoc. Creative Dir

Join to apply for the Assoc. Creative Dir., eBay Live role at eBay

At eBay, we empower millions of buyers and sellers in more than 190 markets worldwide, pushing the boundaries of e-commerce and live shopping experiences. Our culture celebrates authenticity, bold ideas, and diverse contributions, aiming to create economic opportunity for all.

The Brand Creative team seeks a passionate and strategic Associate Creative Director (ACD) to lead creative development for eBay Live, the platform that brings the excitement of live shopping directly to our global community. As a senior creative lead, you will build stories, campaigns, and content that define how buyers and sellers connect in real time—through entertainment, authenticity, and commerce.

• Lead creative strategy and execution for eBay Live, developing coordinated campaigns that grow awareness, engagement, and tune‑in across eBay’s livestream programming.
• Coordinate agency and internal team output across media formats including digital video, live broadcast content, social‑first storytelling, display advertising, CRM, and editorial partnerships.
• Compose culture‑forward work that captures the energy and immediacy of live interaction—tapping into influencer culture, community trends, and shared experience.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with marketing, product, and category teams to translate programming priorities and business objectives into compelling creative narratives.
• Guide a cross‑disciplinary creative team (copy, art direction, design) to concept, develop, and refine assets that drive anticipation and participation before, during, and after live events.
• Mentor and encourage creative talent while providing thoughtful, actionable feedback to agency and production partners.
• Partner with social and community teams to develop content that drives organic conversation, engagement, and fandom around eBay Live hosts and shows.
• Champion the eBay Live brand, ensuring creative consistency and a distinct visual and verbal identity across all touchpoints.
• Stay ahead of live‑streaming, creator economy, and commerce trends to inform campaign concepts, content formats, and engagement tactics.
• Present work to senior leadership, articulating the creative rationale and insights that power each campaign.

• 9+ years of creative experience in advertising, content marketing, or brand storytelling—preferably with entertainment, livestream, or digital‑first brands.
• 3+ years in a leadership role (Art Director, ACD, or CD) leading creative development across coordinated campaigns.
• Deep understanding of the creator economy, social commerce, and live content ecosystems, with a strong pulse on cultural trends and audience behavior.
• Proven success developing coordinated, results‑focused creative across digital video, social, influencer, and experiential channels.
• Strong conceptual, editorial, and art direction skills; ability to evaluate, shape, and elevate copy and design.
• Experience managing agencies and collaborators dedicated to 2D, motion, and video storytelling.
• Outstanding collaboration and communication skills; adept at working across multiple collaborators and priorities.
• Portfolio that demonstrates excellence in building, creative innovation, storytelling range, and impact in socially‑focused or experience‑based verticals.
• Bachelor’s degree in Design, Art, or a related field preferred.

Base pay range: $103,600 – $177,800. Total compensation may include a target bonus and restricted stock units. Benefits include 401(k), paid time off, and parental leave.

eBay is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please contact us at