Creative Director

Posted Aug 23

About Us

IZEA (NASDAQ: IZEA) provides leading brands and agencies with unmatched professional services backed by next-generation technology to develop scalable Influencer Marketing and bespoke Content Marketing initiatives. 

Over its 16 years of being a renowned industry pioneer, IZEA has been recognized and awarded repeatedly for its campaign work, technological innovations, most importantly, as a 'top place to work' and 'best work-life balance' as rated by its team members.

The company serves as a champion for the thriving Creator Economy, enabling individuals to monetize their content, creativity, and influence. IZEA launched the industry's first-ever influencer marketing platform in 2006 and has since facilitated over 4 million sponsorship transactions.

IZEA is a modern, remote workplace that welcomes people from diverse backgrounds and viewpoints, promoting an inclusive environment with equal opportunity. Our team member locale concentrations currently span 95 cities and 12 countries around the world.

We don’t just celebrate the modern Creator Economy. We’ve been here since Day One. 

The Opportunity

We seek a highly experienced Creative Director with a strong, proven background in graphic design to lead IZEA’s brand team. Reporting to the Associate Vice President of Marketing, the Creative Director will focus on brand-building marketing initiatives that strengthen IZEA’s position as a leader in the influencer marketing industry. 

We are looking for someone who excels as a player and a coach. You will manage a team of in-house designers while also designing assets alongside your team. The ideal candidate must have a strong portfolio showcasing their skills in graphic design in both digital and print. The Creative Director will also work closely with other departments to ensure that all branding efforts meet IZEA’s high standards and align with our core values and mission. 

Your mission at IZEA

  • Manage a team of designers to ensure high-quality, consistent, and effective creative output.
  • Create and implement creative concepts that distinguish the brand from its competitors.
  • Develop and execute strategic branding campaigns that align with the company's overall goals and objectives.
  • Manage the overall brand strategy and guidelines, ensuring consistency across all marketing and communication channels.
  • Oversee the development of all branding materials, including website design, social media graphics, videos, emails, print collateral, out-of-home advertising, tradeshow activations, paid media and all other marketing materials.
  • Collaborate with IZEA’s Sales, Client Services and Product teams to maintain alignment across all of IZEA’s communications.
  • Prepare and present design concepts to stakeholders and incorporate feedback to refine the final product.
  • Manage multiple projects and prioritize workload to ensure that all materials are completed on time, within budget, and to a high-quality standard. 
  • Continuously improve the design process by identifying areas for improvement and implementing changes to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Stay current with industry trends and best practices, and incorporate them into the company's branding efforts. 

What you will bring to IZEA

  • Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
  • 7+ years of experience in branding, with at least 3 years of experience in a management role.
  • Creative and innovative thinking, with a passion for branding and design.
  • Experience managing a team of designers, including the ability to provide constructive feedback and mentorship.
  • Strong portfolio showcasing various design work, including digital illustration and typography. 
  • Expertise in using Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, InDesign, and Figma
  • Experience in WordPress website development and management. 
  • Knowledge of HTML/CSS and web design
  • Familiarity with Keynote and Google Slides.
  • Strong understanding of design principles, including layout, color theory, and typography.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
  • Proven experience developing and executing successful branding campaigns that drive results.
  • Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Experience with HubSpot is a plus. 
  • Excellent attention to detail and ability to multitask.
  • A desire to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines and changing priorities.
  • Experience in and a passion for influencer marketing is a plus. 
  • Curiosity and familiarity with the use of generative A.I. to be used in the creative process.

How We Will Support You

  • Our core values -- Love, courage, communication, teamwork, accountability, citizenship and fun -- showcase how we work day-to-day and the support we give our team members. We believe that by living our core values and empowering our team members, we can provide the support and encouragement they need to thrive.
  • Modern Remote Workplace
  • World-Class Healthcare - Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
  • Up to 16 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
  • 401k with employer match
  • Team Member RSU Equity
  • Discounted Stock Purchase Plan
  • Personal Time Off - not only your accrued days, but also 15 fixed company holidays and four ad-hoc, “floating” holidays
  • Commitment to Personal Growth with an annual stipend of up to $1,000
  • Fitness Reimbursement

Please note that:

  • A successful candidate will be subject to a background check and must receive satisfactory results of the same, as a condition of joining the team.
  • By applying for this role, you confirm that all information submitted is accurate and complete. You further acknowledge that providing false or fraudulent information during the application process is cause for denial of an offer, revocation of any existing offer, or other adverse action, up to and including termination after the start of your commencement of work.

Don’t meet every requirement listed? Studies show that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs when they don’t meet every requirement. At IZEA, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community, so if you think you could crush this role, even without all the listed qualifications, please apply! You may be exactly who we didn’t even know we needed.

Why would you want to work here?

The act of hiring is not simply to up the headcount or to fill a seat quickly. When we hire at IZEA, it's to add to our strong existing roster of talent and choose the right individual to impact, collaborate, commit, inspire, and grow alongside our tenured teams. 

We take great pride in creating a positive work environment for all our employees - from our investment in team member ongoing education, to the ability to influence real change across our business - we are dedicated to your long-term growth and success. 

At IZEA, you have an opportunity to make an impact on a global scale. IZEA connects leading brands with creators ranging from TikTok stars to travel bloggers and everyone in-between. We are the pioneers fueling the democratization of information, entertainment, marketing, and commerce. Our platforms fuel the burgeoning Creator Economy, filled with the next generation of artists, poets, filmmakers, photographers, thought leaders, comics, actors, and musicians. What you do here will impact hundreds of thousands of people directly and influence the actions of millions more. 

We provide a modern, virtual workplace that welcomes people from diverse backgrounds and viewpoints. IZEA places value on action and results. We seek individuals that thrive in a challenging and fast-evolving work environment. While the company certainly is not a startup, our executives remain active player-coaches -- they roll up their sleeves and get their hands dirty by working side-by-side with our team members across all levels of seniority to accomplish our common goals. 

If you are the very best at what you do and seeking an opportunity to attack the "never been done before" with a passionate team of dreamers and doers, we encourage you to apply.

California residents, please use the following link to view the types of information we may gather from California residents who are applicants, employees, or contractors of IZEA, and how we use such information: https://izea.com/california-employee-applicant-independent-contractor-privacy-notice.