Creative Director / Principle Visual Designer
Role Overview
Modyfi is looking for a Creative Director / Principle Visual Designer to be responsible for Modyfi’s visual identity, including the conceptualization and execution of image and video media that visually demonstrate the capabilities of the platform for design customers. As well as the creative development and execution of static and motion design across both external and in-app channels , you will play a key role in representing and advocating for the design customer, including providing early feedback on the product roadmap, identifying design trends that would be served by new product functionality, and sharing pain points in the design workflow that Modyfi can solve. The Creative Director will also serve as an expert advocate for Modyfi in design communities, including live presentations and demonstrations, attendance at industry events and workshops, and active participation in Modyfi user communities (e.g. Discord).
What you’ll do:
- Lead the development of a cohesive visual identity for the company, spanning branding, visual design and marketing
- Create graphic and motion designs, using Modyfi, that effectively illustrate the capabilities of the platform for distribution on social media, in marketing campaigns, and on the Modyfi website
- Partner with Product and Product Design to create in-app visual assets and resources that are optimized for user engagement (e.g. tutorials, templates)
- Hire and lead a team of exceptional in-house visual designers, and source, contract/hire, and oversee external design execution resources (freelance designers, agencies)
- Represent and advocate for Modyfi in external design communities, including presentations, live demos, workshops, and active participation in Modyfi communities (e.g. Discord)
- Research emerging design trends and visual styles that would be served by the development of new product functionality
We’d love to talk if you:
- Have exceptional leadership and communication skills, and are capable of motivating and guiding teams towards achieving strategic goals.
- Are an accomplished full-stack, multidisciplinary designer, with experience creating artful and effective graphic, motion, and interactive designs.
- Have 7+ years of hands-on design experience, and 3+ years of design team leadership experience.
- Are a true design nerd, with deep knowledge of and an insatiable curiosity about design tools, trends, and communities.