Creative Director

Is advertising and branding not just your career, but your calling? Do you thrive on crafting ingenious ideas, electrifying copy, and designs so striking they stop people in their tracks and leave them wanting more? Were searching for a creative powerhouse who doesnt just dream big but delivers biggera rare blend of visionary thinker with jaw-dropping execution. Youre a master of turning sparks into full-blown fire, crafting campaigns, brands, motion, and digital projects that dont just performthey resonate. As the driving force behind the work and organization, youll guide clients, navigate complex challenges, and inspire teams to bring ambitious ideas to life that don't just stand out but set new standards. If you thrive in the fast-paced world of B2B tech and agency life, love juggling projects like a pro, and can create magic with words, visuals, and everything in between, youre exactly who were looking for. The future of storytelling is waitingare you ready to shape it? About Sknas Culture Were a small (but mighty) creative agency based in San Francisco and Stockholm. Our niche is to transform B2B and tech companies into brave brands and we work with our clients on a range of creative services including brand strategy and development, campaign development, event marketing, outdoor advertising, and much more. Our team is tight-knit and we love what we do. We like to do great work but we dont take ourselves too seriously. We focus on collaboration to produce results that work, which means we leave our egos at the door. Job Responsibilities Push and guide agency and clients in developing forward-thinking concepts and design Lead collaboration, brainstorms, and concept sessions with multiple teams or clients for campaigns, creative concepts and copy, and activations Have oversight and accountability of projects from start to finish by ensuring top quality of all creative deliverables and taking on the role of brand guardian for clients Concept, design and copy development for integrated campaigns that meet the business goals of our clients (print, digital, ooh, environmental, motion) Develop and translate strategies into high-quality brands, developing new brand systems or designing within an established brand identity from design and copy to production Collaborate with digital UX strategists and UI designers and developers to extend brand concepts to web experiences Develop and lead client-creative relationships that instill trust, respect and understanding Representing the agencys creative product--selling concepts to and consulting with clients Be accountable and oversee the vision and production of the creative product and development of high-quality design and assets within client brands Lead, manage, and mentor art directors, designers, freelancers and interns to foster a positive and supportive growth-oriented environment Strategize, support and implement the goals and objectives of the organization, cross-functional and creative teams, and clients and projects Production management and oversight Motion art direction and oversight Work independently and cooperatively on multiple simultaneous projects with teams (may include 5 or more), meeting deadlines and budget constraints, and scheduling project implementation based on workload Key contributor on new business efforts, pitches and presentations Stay on top of advertising, design, B2B marketing and industry trends, and connect with the design community Skills and Qualifications 15+ years experience of proven experience in concepting, designing and copywriting for advertising and branding projects with a portfolio that showcases a breadth of work that drives business results 10+ years leading projects, teams, and consulting and presenting to clients 10+ years experience in an agency environment 8+ years managing creative team members supporting and mentoring their growth BA/BFA/MFA in advertising, design or similar discipline 5+ years experience of creative work for B2B tech Master proficiency in Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), Figma, Google Suite ADing and creating motion (After Effects, Premiere) experience preferred Excellent proficiency in print and digital production, web design concepts (grids, wireframes, UI/UX, etc) Web prototyping (Principle), 3D-modeling (Cinema 4-D), Illustration, photography experience a plus Highly developed interpersonal skills that work well with a multidisciplinary team Excellent presentation and verbal communication skills and an ability to sell your work to clients Passion for the field of advertising, branding and design and up-to-date with new design technologies and trends Creative problem solver and can-do attitude Exceptional organizational and time-management skills to work efficiently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment 6 Signs That You Are the Right Candidate You are a creative problem solveryou have an entrepreneurial spirit and you act proactively. You have a doggedly curious spirit. You are fun to work withand you have great people skills. You love design and using creativity as a tool to help elevate brands and drive business growth. You like working in a small environment with a flat organization where everyones opinion is respected. In other words, the idea of Team Skona always coming first appeals to you! You embrace discomfort you think outside the box and are open to new ideas, types of work, and ways of doing things. Benefits Salary commensurate with experience 401(k) plan matching Paid federal company holidays + winter holiday closure Full medical/dental/vision package to fit your needs Competitive vacation policy Commuter benefits Weekly team lunch and snacks provided Skna is an equal opportunity employer and enthusiastically encourages people from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences to apply. Skna does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender, national origin, citizenship, age, mental or physical disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by law.