Ursus, Inc. is hiring: Creative Director in San Francisco

Base Pay Range$120.00/hr - $135.00/hrCompanyOur client is a Fortune 500 multi-national technology company headquartered in Menlo Park, CA.Key SkillsTOP 3 SKILLS: Creative conceptual ability: the ability to ideate, develop, and refine advertising campaign ideas.Mastery of art direction: the ability to design and develop visual concepts, including typography, color palette, and imagery, to support campaign messaging and branding.Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills: the ability to collaborate effectively with external agencies and cross-functional teamsOverviewWe are seeking an exceptional advertising Creative Director with art direction expertise to drive the development of innovative, concept-driven performance campaigns that engage small and mid-size business audiences across multiple digital platforms. As a creative leader, you will be responsible for guiding external creative agencies and cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact, strategic work that drives revenue for the business.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelops and leads creative concepts for ongoing marketing campaigns, ensuring alignment with business objectives and brand strategyExcels in the ability to ideate, develop, and refine campaign ideasLeverages historical campaign performance and trends to inform future creative decisionsWorks with AI and GenAI tools for creative ideation and productionProvides constructive guidance to external agencies and cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality creative output across on- and off-platform deliverables such as digital ads, websites, sales enablement materialsLeads regular creative reviews and presentations to internal stakeholders, including senior leadershipSets the creative inputs across creative testing plans to optimize creativeFosters strong relationships with cross-functional teams and partners to ensure seamless collaboration and effective communicationDesigns and develops visual concepts, including typography, color palette, and imagery, to support campaign messaging and brandingCreates design assets, such as graphics, icons, and illustrations, to enhance campaign visualsStays up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in advertising and marketing and implements relevant insights on the workSoftware ProficienciesFigmaGenAI toolsAfter EffectsMedia EncoderRequirements5+ years of work experience as a Creative Director in advertising or marketing or lead in a creative/design related occupationBachelor's degree in Digital Design, Visual Design, Advertising Art Direction, or equivalent experienceExperience with AI and generative AI tools used for creative ideation and productionPortfolio that showcases ability to develop innovative, concept-driven campaigns that drive results, a mastery of art direction, and design principlesExcellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skillsStrong understanding of the B2B marketing landscape and advertising toolsAbility to collaborate effectively with external agencies and cross-functional teamsStrong problem-solving skills and ability to think strategicallyEnergized by working in a fast-paced environmentSeniority LevelMid-Senior levelEmployment TypeContractJob FunctionDesignIndustriesTechnology, Information and MediaLocation / SalarySan Jose, CA $161,500.00-$265,330.00 1 week ago #J-18808-Ljbffr