Associate Creative Director

Summary

Join Samsara, a leading B2B SaaS company, as an Associate Creative Director and play a pivotal role in shaping marketing campaigns, branding, and product communication. This remote US-based position (excluding specific metro areas) requires a blend of strategic thinking and hands-on design expertise. You will lead creative development and execution, manage a team of digital designers, and collaborate across multiple teams. The role demands strong design skills, experience in B2B SaaS, and proven project management abilities. Samsara offers a competitive compensation package, including health benefits and flexible working arrangements.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in a creative role with 2+ years of experience as a direct people manager within a B2B SaaS or high-tech environment
• Expertise in design software such as Figma and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects)
• Strong understanding of brand strategy, UX/UI design principles, and digital marketing best practices
• Ability to translate user insights into compelling digital experiences
• Experience with content creation, including writing copy for digital platforms or collaborating closely with copywriters to ensure cohesive messaging
• Deep knowledge of brand positioning, storytelling, and strategy to align creative outputs with broader marketing goals
• Familiarity with tools like Google Analytics, heatmaps, or A/B testing to understand how creative assets perform and optimize them accordingly
• Basic understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, which can be helpful for collaborating with developers and understanding web-based project requirements
• Experience working alongside senior creative leads or taking on creative direction responsibilities, even in smaller teams
• Proven track record of managing cross-functional projects, collaborating with various teams, and delivering high-quality results under tight deadlines
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate creative concepts to non-design stakeholders
• A portfolio showcasing a range of creative work, including B2B marketing campaigns, digital experiences, and branding projects

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of creative concepts for digital, print, and multimedia marketing materials
• Own the digital design system, coordinating with the Brand team to ensure that we are showing up in a consistent, evocative manner
• Collaborate with product, marketing, and sales teams to create compelling visual narratives that align with brand strategy and business goals
• Manage a team of digital designers, providing guidance, mentorship, and constructive feedback to ensure high standards of creative excellence
• Oversee the production process from ideation through to final delivery, ensuring projects meet deadlines, budgets, and quality expectations
• Contribute to the creation of brand guidelines and ensure consistency across all creative outputs
• Stay current on industry trends and emerging design tools, integrating innovative techniques into the creative process
• Work closely with UX to ensure that our user insights are being delivered upon
• Analyze and optimize creative assets for performance across various digital channels, ensuring that designs drive engagement, conversions, and customer retention
• Champion, role model, and embed Samsara’s cultural principles (Focus on Customer Success, Build for the Long Term, Adopt a Growth Mindset, Be Inclusive, Win as a Team) as we scale globally and across new offices
• Hire, develop and lead an inclusive, engaged, and high performing team

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in motion design tools like After Effects or Premiere Pro for creating dynamic content, video assets, and animations that complement creative campaigns
• Experience with 3D design software like Cinema 4D or Blender, adding depth and sophistication to projects

Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package
• Employee-led remote and flexible working
• Health benefits
• Samsara for Good charity fund