Creative Director

  • Full-time
  • Department: Creative Development

Company Description

Welcome to Cricut® where transforming inspiration to creation reigns supreme. Here, customer experiences are what drive us, game-changing technology solutions are conceived, change is happening and technology is at the very heart of bringing our creative ideas to life. Clients aren’t just customers, they’re partners. Integrity and a team-driven environment serve as incubators for entrepreneurial minds. If you’re ready to be an idea engineer with some of the best collaborators in the industry, let’s see where you can put your talents to work.

Cricut® is a world leader in personal electronic cutting machines that help people achieve their creative best. For 50 years, Cricut® has inspired creativity and made DIY more capable and easier than ever with tools like the Cricut® electronic cutting machine, Cricut Craft Room® design software, and the Cricut Cuttlebug™ embosser and die cutter. Today, millions of people use Cricut® products to create masterful and surprisingly simple projects, and Cricut® products have won dozens of industry awards. Redefine DIY—join the Cricut® revolution!  

Job Description

Cricut is seeking an inspiring and energetic Creative Director to lead our team of Digital, Web, Photography, Video and Packaging designers and drive our brand to new heights. 

Responsibilities

  • Drive global brand strategy and execution for Cricut.
  • Lead and develop a team of creative services experts and project managers in web, video, packaging, photography, and maker project design.
  • Lead branding and creative projects, collaborating with entire marketing team (product marketing, channel marketing social, events online and support, events) to deliver high quality assets and output.
  • Deliver best-in-class experiences with messages, campaign assets,ads, signage and so forth.
  • Work with marketing org leaders to create and execute in-market brand presence and campaigns. Develop excellent working relationships with counterparts from other teams.
  • Communicate clearly and regularly to stakeholders to drive alignment and execution success.
  • Write and edit industry-leading, relevant content across all channels.
  • Partner with agencies to deliver innovative brand experiences.
  • Work with video producers to create and implement video strategy across all websites and digital properties.
  • Advocate of the brand in all creative development.
  • Work closely with the organization to produce landing pages, email marketing collateral, direct response collateral, sales experiences, executive presentations, etc.

Qualifications

  • 8-10 years of experience, including 3-5 years in management, in creative services at either consumer technology or consumer packaged goods company or in interactive / ad agency environments servicing similar
  • Proven track record of driving the strategies and creative solutions that strengthen company brands.
  • At least 5 years management experience working with large-scale web sites, e-marketing, and advertising
  • A strong working knowledge of experience design, brand development, interactive commerce and creative process
  • Demonstrated ability to work with a team, both as a leader and a team member
  • Exceptional aesthetic with a strong feeling for home furnishings, design and fashion trends
  • High EQ with a good sense of humor and ability to positively influence others.
  • Undergraduate degree in Fine Arts or related field or equivalent visual design and management experience required

Additional Information

What to Do Next: 

Please send us a resume and a cover telling us why no one is more right for the position than you. You can be sure that Cricut is a workplace that values individuality and variety, so write to us in your real voice and tell us what you’re all about. Please submit any online presence you may have (Twitter, Facebook, Fan pages made because of you), and if you are a DIY enthusiast, whether you think you are a good one or not, that means a lot to us, and we would love to hear about it when you send us your information!