Creative Director

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We’re actively expanding our Sales, Marketing, Technology and Services teams. If you have a passion for cutting-edge web technology and a passion to break down the language barrier on the web, please send a cover letter and CV. If you speak a second (or third!) language we really want to hear from you. ;)

Location

New York City

Description

Smartling is looking for an exceptional Creative Director to create, manage and defend the Smartling brand identity.

In this role, you will be responsible for both corporate and product design, working with our talented UI/UX designer, to build our global brand and optimize the product experience.

Reports To

VP, Marketing

Responsibilities

  • Embody the Smartling brand and mission in the marketplace
  • Establish and oversee the creative direction for all things Smartling
  • Lead creative sessions for marketing and product initiatives
  • Manage design projects from concept through completion
  • Develop creative programs and design concepts that resonate with our target audience(s) and help meet business objectives
  • Work with the marketing, product management and executive teams to develop concepts and project plans
  • Manage UI/UX designers, both in-house and consultants; provide quality control over all concepts and projects
  • Provide guidance to all staff on brand integrity, to ensure consistency of messages and creatives in the marketplace

Requirements

  • Degree in Fine Arts or related field, or equivalent visual design and management experience
  • At least 3 years management experience working with large-scale website, email marketing and advertising projects
  • Experience with Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Flash, etc.
  • Knowledge / experience working with HTML, CSS, DHTML, javascript, etc.
  • Strong working knowledge of experience design, brand development, interactive commerce and creative process
  • Experience designing and marketing to both technology and business professionals
  • Proficiency in another language is highly beneficial

Personal Characteristics

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Well-organized, with great attention to detail
  • Creative, Curious, Global-minded
  • Enjoys learning new technologies and data analysis techniques
  • Passion, integrity and initiative!

Cultural Fit

  • Teamwork – works well within team and across departments
  • Customer Focused – passion for customer success, always willing to solve customer problems and delight customers
  • Execution Success – plans and meets/exceeds objectives on time and with quality
  • Entrepreneurial – flexible, optimistic, problem-solving approach
  • Leadership and Initiative – does the right thing without being asked, proactive at dealing with issues

Join the Smartling Team

Apply Now

We’re actively expanding our Sales, Marketing, Technology and Services teams. If you have a passion for cutting-edge web technology and a passion to break down the language barrier on the web, please send a cover letter and CV. If you speak a second (or third!) language we really want to hear from you. ;)

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