Creative Director
Apply NowCompany: Treering
Location: San Mateo, CA 94403
Description:
About TreeringTreering, a Silicon Valley-based tech company, helps people preserve and celebrate their memories. By combining just-in-time digital printing with the power of AI tools, Treering delivers personalized keepsakes that celebrate important milestones and events.
About the roleThe Treering team is seeking a multi-talented Creative Director to lead with innovative ideas and has the ability to both conceptualize and execute visually stunning and compelling work. The Creative Director is a hands-on role requiring design expertise, where you'll not only oversee a team of 2-3 creatives but also directly contribute to design and content creation. The ideal candidate will join our dynamic Creative Team and be responsible for creating, managing, and producing design solutions for a variety of uses including website, product design, email templates, social media graphics, brand campaigns, social media content, and events.
What you'll achieve
Qualifications to be successful in this role
Treering Benefits
$125,000 - $140,000 a year
The US base salary range for this full-time position is between $125,000 - $140,000 + equity + benefits. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your targeted location during the hiring process.
Treering values diversity of experience, knowledge, backgrounds, and perspectives and harness these qualities to create extraordinary impact. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of sex, race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, or related condition (including breastfeeding) or any other basis as protected by applicable law. If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation, please do not hesitate to let us know.
About the roleThe Treering team is seeking a multi-talented Creative Director to lead with innovative ideas and has the ability to both conceptualize and execute visually stunning and compelling work. The Creative Director is a hands-on role requiring design expertise, where you'll not only oversee a team of 2-3 creatives but also directly contribute to design and content creation. The ideal candidate will join our dynamic Creative Team and be responsible for creating, managing, and producing design solutions for a variety of uses including website, product design, email templates, social media graphics, brand campaigns, social media content, and events.
What you'll achieve
- Creative strategy and execution: Develop and execute impactful and successful creative campaigns that elevate the Treering brand across all channels
- Hands-on design: Bring ideas to life by designing key assets yourself, from initial concepts to final graphics, ensuring polished and professional work
- Trendspotting and innovation: Keep informed on design software and marketing/design trends that translate into forward-thinking creative strategies and campaigns
- Team leadership: Manage and mentor a team of 2-3 designers, motion graphics artists, or copywriters, fostering collaboration and inspiring big ideas
- Brand consistency: Ensuring designs and content consistently and positively reflect the brand image and company ideals-from concept to omni-channel execution
- Cross-functional collaboration: Partner with marketing, product, and sales teams to align creative work with overarching business goals
- Project execution: Owning the responsibility of the quality and timely completion of all work projects assigned to members of the creative team
Qualifications to be successful in this role
- Bachelor's Degree in fields related to graphic design
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in a creative leadership role, preferably with both agency and in-house expertise and experience working in a startup environment
- Strong business acumen and proven track record of developing and executing successful creative campaigns in B2B and lifestyle
- Strong portfolio showcasing a range of creative projects and demonstrating expertise in design, branding, and visual storytelling
- The ability to multitask and meet deadlines with attention to detail and flawless execution
- Outstanding follow-up, organization, and time management skills
- Experience across multiple marketing mediums including digital, video, product, print, etc.
- Flexing into hands-on projects; days may be a mix of big-picture thinking, in-the-weeds edits, and quick-turn creative iterations
- Strong collaborator with the ability to manage stakeholders effectively and embrace feedback
- Proficient in Figma, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.), with the ability to independently design and execute creative ideas
- Copywriting experience is a huge plus
- West Coast hours preferred
Treering Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, and disability coverage
- Pre-tax savings/spending plans, including HSA employer contributions
- Parental Leave Benefits
- Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) plan with an employer contribution
- Flexible vacation for salaried
- Twelve paid holidays throughout the year
$125,000 - $140,000 a year
The US base salary range for this full-time position is between $125,000 - $140,000 + equity + benefits. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your targeted location during the hiring process.
Treering values diversity of experience, knowledge, backgrounds, and perspectives and harness these qualities to create extraordinary impact. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of sex, race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, or related condition (including breastfeeding) or any other basis as protected by applicable law. If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation, please do not hesitate to let us know.