Creative Manager

Summary

Join Kickstarter's dynamic team as a highly skilled and self-driven Creative Manager, overseeing all aspects of the creative design process from concept to execution. You will manage creative vendors, lead design projects, and maintain timelines to ensure high-quality, impactful creative outputs. This role demands hands-on design capabilities and strong project management skills. Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, content, and product teams to align creative assets with company goals. The position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including a fully remote work environment and various perks.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in a creative design role, with at least 2 years of experience managing creative operations using Asana or another project management tool, as well as vendors
• Proven hands-on experience in graphic design, including proficiency with tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects etc.), and Figma
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple projects and deadlines with minimal oversight
• Experience sourcing and managing creative vendors and agencies
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present and articulate design concepts
• Highly creative with a strong attention to detail and a passion for high-quality design
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Responsibilities

• Source, evaluate, and manage external creative vendors, including freelancers, agencies, and production companies, ensuring that deliverables meet brand guidelines, quality standards, and project timelines
• Oversee all aspects of creative design projects, including timelines, budgets, and resources
• Lead the creative development process from concept to delivery, ensuring that all assets are delivered on time and meet business objectives
• Lead and drive the creation of compelling assets end-to-end that reinforce our brand identity while applying strategic thinking to design executions for all OOH, digital, print, and IRL branded experiences
• Spearhead the development of new brand guidelines to ensure consistency across all platforms and consumer touchpoints, including digital, print, and social media
• Work closely with internal teams, including marketing, product, and content, to understand project goals and translate them into compelling visual solutions
• Present creative concepts and designs to senior leadership and key stakeholders, incorporating feedback effectively to refine deliverables
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, tools, and best practices to continuously elevate the creative output of the team

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in industries such as technology, e-commerce, or media
• Familiarity with web design, UI/UX principles, and digital content creation
• Background for creating strong internal assets (decks, one-sheets, etc.) as well as product design and campaign creative assets

Benefits

• A fully remote workforce with plenty of opportunities to get to know your colleagues
• 100% employer-paid health plan offerings
• 16 paid vacation days, 10 sick days, and a company-wide winter break between Christmas and New Years
• 25 volunteer hours each year to give back to your community
• 16 weeks of parental leave plus fertility/family planning resources
• Annual stipends including a Remote Working & Wellness Stipend of $3,000 USD (prorated) each calendar year for expenses related to remote working, wellness, health, and fitness, and a $500 Role Development Stipend
• Kickstarter currently operates with a 4-day workweek, a model that aligns our belief in a healthy work-life balance and gives staff the space to be more than their work