We Put the World on Vacation

Travel + Leisure Co. is the world’s leading vacation ownership and travel membership company, with a dynamic and growing portfolio of resort, travel club, and lifestyle travel brands. Our dedicated associates help the company achieve its mission to put the world on vacation. Innovation and growth keep our work interesting and fun. Every day is a chance to learn something new and turn vacation inspiration into exceptional experiences for millions of travelers worldwide.

Travel + Leisure Co. is seeking an innovative and experienced, Senior Director to lead our in-house creative agency team. This leadership role requires a unique blend of creative vision, strategic thinking, and solid leadership skills. The individual will need to balance creative aspirations with business objectives, demonstrating an understanding of how creative work drives brand engagement and business growth.

The Senior Director will play a crucial role in shaping the creative direction of Travel + Leisure Co. and its seven hero brands and ensuring that all creative outputs are in alignment with each brand’s overall mission. Additionally, this leader will be instrumental in fostering a collaborative environment within the creative studio, encouraging innovation and professional development among team members. The Senior Director will report to the SVP, Brand Strategy and will collaborate closely with Brand Management and Brand Delivery teams to execute priority work that drives business success.

How You'll Shine

• Lead and inspire a diverse team of creative professionals, including managers overseeing production of video and photography, brand design, and multi-media. Mentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and professional growth.

• Develop and implement innovative creative strategies that align with Travel + Leisure Co.'s brand vision and business goals across multiple brands and all digital and physical channels. Stay abreast of industry trends and consumer insights to inform creative direction and enhance brand positioning. Collaborate with the communications team and create compelling content that enhances brand messaging and storytelling.

• Act as a key business partner, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure the alignment of creative initiatives with overall brand strategy and goals. Liaise with Brand Management and Brand Delivery to prioritize and manage workstreams effectively, ensuring timely delivery of creative projects.

• Oversee the creative production process from concept to completion, ensuring high-quality output that engages and inspires our audience. Manage budgets and resources effectively to maximize the impact of creative initiatives.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, advertising, design, or a related field

• Master’s degree preferred.

• 10+ years of experience in a creative leadership role, and 5+ years of people leadership, ideally within the travel, hospitality, or lifestyle industries.

• Experience working with “3D brands” in modern, lifestyle industries.

• Eye for design with the ability to elevate creative work and set high standards of excellence.

• Robust portfolio showcasing successful creative campaigns and initiatives.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong partnerships and influence peers and stakeholders.

• Proficient understanding of digital and traditional marketing channels, as well as best practices in multimedia production.

• Demonstrated ability to manage and develop large, high-performing teams.

• Proven project management skills, including KPI development and adherence to SLAs.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a strategic focus on business objectives.

• Proficient to expert in Microsoft Office suite.

• Working knowledge of creative tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud, Sketch, InDesign, Figma.

Experience equivalent to the education requirement may be accepted in lieu of the education requirement.

How You'll Be Rewarded:

We offer a diverse range of comprehensive health and welfare benefits to associates who work 30 or more hours per week to meet your needs and support you throughout your career with us. Travel + Leisure Co. benefits include:

Note: Temporary and/or seasonal associates are ineligible for Paid Time Off.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life and accident coverage
• Disability
• Depending on position, paid time off, parental leave and holidays (speak to your recruiter for additional information)
• Wish day paid time to volunteer at an approved organization of your choice
• 401k with employer match (subject to eligibility requirements, including tenure - speak to your recruiter for additional information)
• Legal and identify theft plan
• Voluntary income protection benefits
• Wellness program (subject to provider availability)
• Employee Assistance Program

Where Memories Start with You

Hospitality is at the heart of all we do at Travel + Leisure Co. Here, you’ll find an inclusive environment where we deliver excellence and take time to have fun, celebrate together, and support one another. We're always looking ahead to what’s next and how we can strengthen our business, its neighboring communities, and the customer experience. Join our global team and build a career where memories start with you.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applications will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to MyCareer@travelandleisure.com, including the title and location of the position for which you are applying.