Creative Director

The Company You’ll Join

At Garage, we’re on a mission to ensure the vehicles—like firetrucks—and equipment that keep communities safe reach the people who need them faster, smarter, and more efficiently. By turning months of manual processes into minutes with our AI-powered marketplace, we help protect communities, save taxpayer dollars, and strengthen the industries that keep America running.

We've raised $18M to date, and are backed by Y Combinator, Initialized Capital, Infinity Ventures, FJ Labs, and other leading investors.

About The Role

You’ll join a small team working directly with the founders on a platform with real-world impact. As Creative Director, you will define and elevate how Garage shows up across every surface: brand, product, marketing, and beyond. You will own the visual and narrative identity of the company, translating strategy into creative that drives growth, trust, and market leadership.

This is a cross-functional leadership role working closely with Growth, Product, Sales, and Leadership to ensure our creative output is both high quality and high impact.

What You’ll Do

• Define and evolve Garage’s brand identity across all touchpoints (web, product, campaigns, sales materials, and more)
• Lead concept development and execution for major campaigns and launches
• Build and manage a high-performing creative team across design, content, and potentially video/production
• Partner with Growth and GTM to translate business goals into compelling creative that drives measurable outcomes
• Establish and maintain a high bar for craft, consistency, and clarity across all creative output
• Own creative direction for the website, ensuring it communicates value clearly and converts effectively
• Collaborate with Product to ensure brand and UX feel cohesive and intentional
• Develop systems, processes, and frameworks to scale creative production without sacrificing quality
• Contribute to company strategy as a creative voice at the leadership table

About You

• 5\+ years of experience in creative roles, with at least 2\+ years leading teams or major initiatives
• A strong portfolio demonstrating brand systems, campaigns, and digital experiences
• Experience working in high-growth startups or similarly fast-paced environments
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution
• Strong collaboration skills, especially with product and growth teams
• Exceptional communication skills—both visual and verbal

What we offer

• Competitive salary and stock options
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for you and all your dependents
• Enjoy daily catered lunches and dinners at our New York City office
• Unlimited paid time off every year
• $100 / month wellness stipend
• Annual team offsite