Creative Director

Posted May 4

ABOUT FUELED

We believe in hiring the most talented people we can find, no matter who they are or where they live.

Fueled is a digital transformation agency that works with a range of startups and global brands (e.g. Warby Parker, CLEAR, Compass, Cisco, Apple, The New York Times) to strategize, design, develop, and grow uniquely innovative products that provide long-term value for end users and our clients. We’re a partner, not a vendor. That means we strive to truly understand and solve our clients’ problems, ultimately building the right product the right way.

We’re selective with our clients: their values must align with ours, their concepts must excite us, and their demands must require new learnings & challenges.

At our core, we define success as running an organization that makes meaningful contributions to the clients, users, and communities that we serve while nurturing healthy and balanced lives for our team members.

We’re only able to accomplish all of this with the right combination of process and people. And that’s where you come in.

WHO WE ARE

Fueled is an award-winning digital agency that transforms businesses by generating ideas, building products, and accelerating growth. There are really only two things that make Fueled special: our process and our team. We’ve got the process part sorted. But we’re growing fast and we have high standards, so we’re always opportunistic when we find someone who makes the cut. We are a lean, tenacious machine powered by the sharpest, most passionate people we could find.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

The Creative Director will be responsible for quality control, driving innovation, and creativity within our design offering by leading brainstorming sessions, developing innovative concepts, and ensuring all projects are on the right trajectory to exceed client expectations. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned visual and user experience designer with a deep understanding of digital products and experiences

This role entails working closely with our clients to define a best-in-class customer experience, while overseeing our Design Team to ensure quality control in planning, executing, and delivering creative work to the highest standard. The Creative Director leads design craft at Fueled—ensuring that our processes, tooling, and output are progressive, innovative, and elegant.

  • Set and maintain a strong creative vision for Fueled
  • Collaborate and build strong relationships with clients to understand their needs and develop creative solutions that meet their business goals
  • Brainstorm with the project designers to help develop innovative and progressive ideas for our clients projects
  • Guide, mentor, and inspire team members by providing guidance, support, and feedback to set and maintain a high level of execution across multiple projects
  • Support in the presentation of creative work to clients and internal stakeholders, providing guidance and feedback as needed
  • Pitch concepts to clients and stakeholders through innovative and engaging storytelling
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in the digital space, and ensure that our team is equipped with the necessary tools and knowledge to deliver work ahead of the game
  • Build long-lasting relationships with clients to create a strong pipeline of new business opportunities.
  • Work closely with other departments, such as product management, project management and development, to ensure that creative deliverables are integrated seamlessly into the project plan
  • Develop and maintain a culture of creativity, innovation, and excellence within the design team.

WHO YOU ARE

  • 10+ years of experience in a Creative Director role, preferably at a digital product agency
  • Proven track record of delivering high-quality creative solutions across iOS, Android, and Web products
  • Strong understanding of design principles and digital product development
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team by directing projects on a path to success
  • Strong presentation and storytelling skills, with the ability to articulate creative concepts and solutions to clients and internal stakeholders
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, while maintaining a high level of attention to detail
  • Strong problem-solving skills and able to think creatively under pressure

INTERVIEW PROCESS

  1. Kudos for submitting your application, you’ll be hearing from us within the next 48 hours!
  2. Well done, you scored an interview! We’ll set up a Google Meet for an initial screening with a member of our Talent team to formally introduce you to Fueled! You’ll have the opportunity to ask any questions you might have. This screening will last approximately 30 minutes.
  3. Next, you’ll have a technical interview with Alex Lockey (Director of Design) to gain more insight into your qualifications and experience. This interview will last approximately 1 hour.
  4. Finally, you'll chat with Rameet Chawla (Fueled's Founder). This video call will be approximately 30 minutes.
  5. Congrats! You made it, and we will be sending you an offer.
PERKS & BENEFITS

We offer a variety of perks & benefits to make sure everyone, everywhere on our team has all the resources they need to succeed.