Marketing Lead, Creative Services Job at Ridgeline in Reno

Are you passionate about shaping and evolving a cohesive brand identity while collaborating cross-functionally to amplify its impact? If so, we invite you to be a part of our innovative team.As Ridgeline’s Marketing Lead, Creative Services, you will be the driving force behind all creative services—setting the bar for design excellence and overseeing the visual storytelling that powers our brand. You’ll help solve the challenge of building and maintaining a unified, compelling brand voice in a fast-scaling SaaS organization. You'll be empowered by cutting-edge technologies and tools—including AI platforms like ChatGPT—to streamline processes, boost creativity, and elevate execution.What will you do?Own and manage all creative services for Ridgeline, including oversight of external agencies and in-house production for digital, video, event, and print assetsProvide creative briefs and direction for internal and external design efforts, acting as reviewer and approver for cross-functional stakeholdersServe as the lead art director by evolving and safeguarding Ridgeline’s brand identity and visual standardsExecute hands-on design work across websites, social media, digital ads, print collateral, and multimedia assetsCollaborate with cross-functional teams across marketing, product, sales, and events to support go-to-market strategiesLead creative concepting for brand campaigns, product launches, and internal initiatives, proactively generating new ideasDevelop and maintain the company’s visual identity, templates, and asset management processes to support scaleDrive high standards for speed, quality, creativity, and craftsmanship while staying ahead of design trends and toolsManage vendor relationships, budgets, and production timelines, negotiating with partners to maximize valueChampion Ridgeline’s brand voice internally and externally, mentoring colleagues on creative best practicesThink creatively, own challenges, seek solutions, and communicate clearly throughout the processContribute to a collaborative and transparent team culture that emphasizes learning and continuous improvementDesired Skills and Experience5–7 years of experience in design, creative direction, or brand marketing (preferably in tech/SaaS or agency environments)Proven portfolio of multi-channel design work across digital, print, branding, video, and eventsExpert-level proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and other digital design toolsDemonstrated ability to lead and execute creative projects from concept to delivery under tight timelinesExperience managing external vendors and establishing internal creative workflowsStrong communication and cross-functional collaboration skillsStrategic thinker who can translate business needs into compelling visual conceptsExperience building or evolving brand guidelines for growing companiesStrong project management skills and ability to prioritize across multiple initiativesComfortable working in fast-changing environments and adapting to shifting prioritiesEnthusiasm for learning, storytelling, and working in a values-driven organizationWillingness to learn about cutting-edge technologies while cultivating expertise in a business domain/problem space.An aptitude for problem solvingAbility to communicate effectivelySerious interest in having fun at workBonus:Experience in growth-stage SaaS or fintech brand environmentsFamiliarity with UX/UI principlesBasic motion graphics or animation skillsAbout RidgelineRidgeline is the industry cloud platform for investment management. We are building a new, modern platform in the public cloud, purpose-built for the investment management industry and we are prioritizing security, agility, and usability to empower business like never before.Headquartered in Lake Tahoe with offices in Reno, NV and Manhattan, Ridgeline is proud to have built a fast-growing, people-first company that has been recognized by Inc. Magazine, Glassdoor, and Northern Nevada as a “Best Place to Work” and by LinkedIn as a “Top U.S. Startup.”Ridgeline is a community-minded, discrimination-free equal opportunity workplace.Ridgeline processes the information you submit in connection with your application in accordance with the Ridgeline Applicant Privacy Statement.