Chief Creative Architect: AI-Driven Brand & Campaigns

Blackline Systems Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 224,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive programs

Benefits and wellness plans

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

BlackLine is seeking a Sr. Creative Director to lead creative direction and design execution across external marketing surfaces with a digital-forward emphasis on web experience, motion graphics, and storytelling.

You will drive brand expression, partner with cross-functional teams, and elevate upper-funnel campaigns to make complex financial automation concepts accessible and compelling. Reporting to the VP, Brand & Integrated Marketing, you will own creative standards, budgets, and workflows,

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in creative leadership roles.
• Experience leading creative direction on multi-channel campaigns.
• Ability to operate at executive level with C-suite partners.
• Track record building and leading creative teams and mentoring seniors.
• Strong craft in design and visual communication; lead by example.

Responsibilities

• Lead in-market expression of BlackLine's visual identity across campaigns, web, social, video, and events.
• Partner with Brand Strategy, Product Marketing, and Demand Gen to align creative with business goals.
• Oversee flagship campaigns and cross-channel assets; manage briefs, review processes, and approvals.
• Lead live events and experiential programs, ensuring brand narrative across formats.
• Build and manage the creative budget, vendor relationships, and agency partnerships.
• Develop and scale creative workflows, standards, and performance metrics.

Skills

Creative leadership

Executive collaboration

Brand standards

Design thinking

Cross-channel strategy

Tools

AI-enabled tools

Job description

BlackLine is seeking a Sr. Creative Director to lead creative direction and design execution across external marketing surfaces with a digital-forward emphasis on web experience, motion graphics, and storytelling.

You will drive brand expression, partner with cross-functional teams, and elevate upper-funnel campaigns to make complex financial automation concepts accessible and compelling. Reporting to the VP, Brand & Integrated Marketing, you will own creative standards, budgets, and workflows,