Inkitt
Creative Director
Inkitt, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Inkitt is building the Disney of the 21st Century, standing at the forefront of technology and entertainment. Leveraging AI and predictive algorithms, Inkitt discovers unknown stories and turns them into blockbuster hits, producing a new $1M ebook every 4 weeks and selling directly to consumers through its Galatea app. Inkitt has become the 11th most bestseller-generating publisher in the world, boasting a 40x higher hit-rate than traditional publishers. Recently raising a Series C and backed by some of the top VC's such as: Khosla, Kleiner Perkins, and NEA Ventures, our recent expansion into GalateaTV is only the beginning of our journey to becoming the next-gen entertainment powerhouse.
What You'll Do:
Develop and articulate a clear creative vision that aligns with the company's brand and business objectivesLead the conceptualization and execution of creative concepts for a wide range of media channels and advertising including branding, TV, social, digital, print, OOH, and moreResponsible for leading an internal team of designers and freelancers and collaborating cross-functionally across the company to develop world-class brand creative work that aligns with the company's strategic and business goalsLead by example as a hands-on creator, actively involved in concepting, crafting, and delivering innovative creative work while mentoring and inspiring their team.Ensure the brand's visual and verbal identity is consistent and compelling across all touchpoints.Continuously evolve the brand's look and feel to stay relevant and competitive.Oversee multiple creative projects from concept to completion, ensuring that deadlines, budgets, and quality standards are met.Collaborate with marketing, product, and other departments to ensure that creative outputs meet business goals and resonate with the target audienceStay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and cultural shifts. Introduce new ideas and innovative approaches to keep the brand fresh and engagingMaintain high standards of creative excellence, ensuring all outputs meet the company's quality expectations and brand guidelines.What You'll Bring
Creative strategy - connect consumer insights through the necessary mediums to win consumers' hearts and mindsCreative Direction - provide compelling, insightful, and clear feedback to teamsConcept Development - drive innovative ideas and emotionally resonant communications to achieve positive business outcomesLeadership skills - must be exceptionally skilled in leadership and organization, directing teams to work together for a common goal and cultivating a culture of creativity and innovation within the teamUnderstanding of customer experience - intimately familiar with the customer experience and understand what makes a customer tickStaying current on trends and culture- have in-depth knowledge of current trends and cultureWho We Are Looking For:
AutonomousBring solutions instead of problemsData drivenQuick to actionA high functioning workaholicLooking for exponential career growthHave lots of fun building a generational AI x Entertainment companyWhat We'll Offer:
401k plan, designed to help you save for the futureHealth benefits tailored to your needs, including medical, dental, and vision coverageProfessional coaching after two years with usTeam-building events, including our annual Tulum tripUnlimited access to our Galatea appUnlimited budget for self-development booksCharity donation of your choice at your one year anniversaryFree lunch in office everydayClass Pass membership for US based employee and gym access for Berlin employeesDog/cat friendly offices in Berlin and San Francisco
The annual base salary range for this position is $55,000-$216,000 USD. Compensation will be determined by skill level, proficiencies, and experience.
At Inkitt, we strive to build a company culture and provide employment opportunities based on diversity and inclusion. We believe every author should have an equal opportunity to succeed, as should our team members. As a growing team from 20+ countries, we welcome everyone to apply.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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What You'll Do:
Develop and articulate a clear creative vision that aligns with the company's brand and business objectivesLead the conceptualization and execution of creative concepts for a wide range of media channels and advertising including branding, TV, social, digital, print, OOH, and moreResponsible for leading an internal team of designers and freelancers and collaborating cross-functionally across the company to develop world-class brand creative work that aligns with the company's strategic and business goalsLead by example as a hands-on creator, actively involved in concepting, crafting, and delivering innovative creative work while mentoring and inspiring their team.Ensure the brand's visual and verbal identity is consistent and compelling across all touchpoints.Continuously evolve the brand's look and feel to stay relevant and competitive.Oversee multiple creative projects from concept to completion, ensuring that deadlines, budgets, and quality standards are met.Collaborate with marketing, product, and other departments to ensure that creative outputs meet business goals and resonate with the target audienceStay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and cultural shifts. Introduce new ideas and innovative approaches to keep the brand fresh and engagingMaintain high standards of creative excellence, ensuring all outputs meet the company's quality expectations and brand guidelines.What You'll Bring
Creative strategy - connect consumer insights through the necessary mediums to win consumers' hearts and mindsCreative Direction - provide compelling, insightful, and clear feedback to teamsConcept Development - drive innovative ideas and emotionally resonant communications to achieve positive business outcomesLeadership skills - must be exceptionally skilled in leadership and organization, directing teams to work together for a common goal and cultivating a culture of creativity and innovation within the teamUnderstanding of customer experience - intimately familiar with the customer experience and understand what makes a customer tickStaying current on trends and culture- have in-depth knowledge of current trends and cultureWho We Are Looking For:
AutonomousBring solutions instead of problemsData drivenQuick to actionA high functioning workaholicLooking for exponential career growthHave lots of fun building a generational AI x Entertainment companyWhat We'll Offer:
401k plan, designed to help you save for the futureHealth benefits tailored to your needs, including medical, dental, and vision coverageProfessional coaching after two years with usTeam-building events, including our annual Tulum tripUnlimited access to our Galatea appUnlimited budget for self-development booksCharity donation of your choice at your one year anniversaryFree lunch in office everydayClass Pass membership for US based employee and gym access for Berlin employeesDog/cat friendly offices in Berlin and San Francisco
The annual base salary range for this position is $55,000-$216,000 USD. Compensation will be determined by skill level, proficiencies, and experience.
At Inkitt, we strive to build a company culture and provide employment opportunities based on diversity and inclusion. We believe every author should have an equal opportunity to succeed, as should our team members. As a growing team from 20+ countries, we welcome everyone to apply.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Check out our
Careers Blog
Follow us on
Instagram & LinkedIn!