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Bentley Systems

Director, Creative

Bentley Systems, Phila, Pennsylvania, United States, 19117


Director, Creative

Location:

Flexibility to be home based, office, or hybrid

Position Summary:

We are looking for a Creative Director to develop and steward the vision, creation, and execution of design, across all external and internal touch points, digital and print. As Creative Director, you will have ownership of all visual brand execution, and provide creative leadership and standards for the brand. You will also oversee the delivery of all essential creative projects from ideation through execution while keeping the team engaged and inspired.

Your Day-to-Day:

In partnership with the Chief Design Officer, own the visual identity of the company, be the source of truth and the critical eye

Translate the visual identity into clear and comprehensive branding guidelines for design execution

Oversee the implementation of the visual identity across all user and colleague touch points: website, event signage, product collaterals, advertising, videos, etc...

Lead and develop the creative team; build up and curate an ecosystem of external resources to complement internal talent

Bring new, creative ideas and approaches to our marketing – including new ways to deliver authentic and engaging experiences

Partner closely with internal clients as well as peers in Marketing, Digital, and Products through the development of our design system

Present and promote creative solutions to business partners with clarity and intent

Develop a rich culture of creative analysis to inform future design programs

This role will require very minimal travel – average two times a year

Requires sitting or standing at will while performing work on a computer (or any other physical requirements (https://www.bls.gov/ors/factsheet/visual-overview-of-physical-demands.htm) ).

What You Bring to The Team:

**All candidates need to include a link to their portfolio or provide work samples as part of the application process.

**Please indicate your role and contribution for each project submitted.

10+ years’ experience in print and interactive design

6+ years leading a creative team at an agency or in-house

Fluency with modern design software, for various media (2D/3D illustration, picture and video editing, animation...)

Established design analytics programs to inform decision-making

Experience in studio and distributed team models (hybrid operating models) is a plus

Experience working for/with a software company is a plus

Personal Qualities:

Visionary, with a bias for action

Ability to explain creative vision and inspire others, but also solicit and incorporate feedback

Highly collaborative yet decisive

Modern aesthetics, with demonstrated talent for colors and type

Ability to give evaluative judgment, distinguish between "good" and "great" work and nurture teams to deliver results

Fluency in human-centered design process

Strong sense of ownership, for visual identity and visual design process

Predictable and dependable, able to deliver exceptional work in given timeframe

Strong communication skills, written and oral

Strong leadership skills, able to set direction, build trust, influence, and lead often under tight timeframes and conditions

What We Offer:

A great Team and culture – please see our Recruitment Video. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epJImnDsbYE&feature=youtu.be)

An exciting career as an integral part of a world-leading software company providing solutions for architecture, engineering, and construction.

Competitive Salary and benefits.

The opportunity to work within a global and diversely international team.

A supportive and collaborative environment.

Colleague Recognition Awards.

About Bentley Systems:

Bentley Systems (Nasdaq: BSY) is the infrastructure engineering software company. We provide innovative software to advance the world’s infrastructure – sustaining both the global economy and environment. Our industry-leading software solutions are used by professionals, and organizations of every size, for the design, construction, and operations of roads and bridges, rail and transit, water and wastewater, public works and utilities, buildings and campuses, mining, and industrial facilities. Our offerings, powered by the iTwin Platform for infrastructure digital twins, include MicroStation and Bentley Open applications for modeling and simulation, Seequent’s software for geoprofessionals, and Bentley Infrastructure Cloud encompassing ProjectWise for project delivery, SYNCHRO for construction management, and AssetWise for asset operations. Bentley Systems’ 5,200 colleagues generate annual revenues of more than $1 billion in 194 countries.

www.bentley.com

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Bentley is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, religion, national origin, age, or any other protected characteristic. This commitment extends to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, compensation, and training. EEO is the Law (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf) and EEO is the Law Supplement (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf) documents provide additional information about your rights as an applicant under the law.

Bentley Policy on EEO, Affirmative Action and Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination (https://www.bentley.com/wp-content/uploads/Bentley-EEOAA-Statement-of-Policy.pdf)

Bentley participates in e-Verify / Bentley participate in e-Verify / Right to Work Notice

Request an Accommodation:

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Bentley is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. We encourage you to request a reasonable accommodation if you are not able to fully use or access our online application system. You can make an accommodation request by calling 610-458-5000 or sending us an email at disabilityrequest@bentley.com

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