Creative Director
Loft Orbital
Design
San Francisco, CA, USA
Posted on Saturday, March 23, 2024
Wanna join the adventure?
As the Creative Director, you will be responsible for guiding the overall creative direction, vision and execution of the Loft brand. You will play a pivotal role in translating marketing objectives into creative strategies and bringing these concepts to life. The ideal candidate possesses a proven track record of successful creative leadership, outstanding conceptual thinking, and a passion for staying ahead of industry trends.
*Research shows that while men apply to jobs where they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalized people tend to only apply when they meet 100% of the qualifications. At Loft, we value respectful debate and people who aren’t afraid to challenge assumptions. We strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don’t ‘check all the boxes.
About the Role:
- Provide visionary leadership to the creative team, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
- Develop and communicate a clear creative vision aligned with company goals, driving projects such as the website and brand identity forward.
- Oversee the entire creative process, from concept development to execution, ensuring high-quality and on-brand deliverables.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business objectives and translate them into strategies in partnership with marketing
- Develop and implement creative solutions that effectively communicate brand messages and resonate with target audiences.
- Foster a collaborative and inclusive team culture, encouraging creativity and innovation.
- Manage workloads, deadlines, and resources to ensure efficient project delivery.
- Take ownership of multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring they meet or exceed company expectations.
- Review and approve creative assets to ensure they align with brand guidelines and project objectives.
- Collaborate with the marketing team to establish timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
- Engage with a cross-functional team to understand their vision, goals, and feedback, and incorporate it into creative solutions.
- Present creative concepts and strategies to clients in a compelling and persuasive manner.
Must Haves:
- Bachelor's degree in Design, Fine Arts, Marketing, or a related field. Master's degree is a plus.
- 10+ years proven experience in a creative leadership role, with a strong portfolio showcasing successful campaigns and projects
- Extensive knowledge of design principles with a creative and innovative mindset
- Experience working in house and in agency settings
- Exceptional conceptual and strategic thinking.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Proficiency with tools like Powerpoint, InDesign, Figma, and other.
- Leadership and team management abilities.
- Adaptability and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Nice to Haves:
- Experience in the deep tech, manufacturing or software development industries.
Some of Our Awesome Benefits:
- 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance option for employees and dependents
- Flexible Spending (FSA) and Health Savings (HSA) Accounts offered with an employer contribution to the HSA
- 100% employer paid Life, AD&D, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability insurance
- Flexible Time Off policy for vacation and sick leave, and 12 paid holidays
- 401(k) plan and equity options
- Daily catered lunches and snacks
- International exposure to our team in France
- Fully paid parental leave; 14 weeks for primary caregiver and 10 weeks for secondary caregiver
- Carrot Fertility provides comprehensive, inclusive fertility healthcare and family-forming benefits with financial support
- Off-sites and many social events and celebrations
- Relocation assistance when applicable
Who We Are
Loft Orbital builds “shareable” satellites, providing a fast & simple path to orbit for organizations that require access to space. Powered by our hardware & software products, we operate satellites, fly customer payloads onboard, and handle entire missions from end to end - significantly reducing the lead-time and risk of a traditional space mission.
Our standard interface enables us to fly multiple customer payloads on the same satellite, with capabilities such as earth imagery, weather & climate /science data collection, IoT connectivity, in-orbit demonstrations, and national security missions. Our customers trust us to manage their space infrastructure, so they can focus on what matters most to them: operating their mission and collecting their data.
At Loft, you’ll be given the autonomy and ownership to solve significant challenges, but with a close-knit and supportive team at your back. We believe that diversity and community are the foundation of an open culture. We are committed to hiring the best people regardless of background and make their time at Loft the most fulfilling period of their career.
We value kind, supportive and team-oriented collaborators. It is also crucial for us that you are a problem solver and a great communicator. As our team is international, you will need strong English skills to better collaborate, easily communicate complex ideas and convey important messages.
With 3 satellites on-orbit and a wave of exciting missions launching soon, we are scaling up quickly across our offices in San Francisco, CA | Golden, CO | and Toulouse, France.
As an international company your resume will be reviewed by people across our offices so please attach a copy in English.