Creative Director

Ibotta, Inc.; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Purchase Program

401k match

Paid parking (Denver office)

Snacks and occasional meals

Job summary

Ibotta, Inc. is seeking a Creative Director to shape how the world sees our technology brand and elevate marketing across all channels. You will lead the creative studio to develop distinctive brand assets and campaigns that grow awareness and advertising revenue in the CPG space.

The role is hybrid in Denver, CO, requiring 3 in-office days weekly. You will mentor a diverse team, translate complex product offerings into engaging concepts, and partner with product and leadership to ensure on-time

Qualifications

• 8+ years as a hands-on creative with a proven track record across diverse media (agency and in-house).
• 4+ years leading creative teams in dynamic, fast-growing companies, ideally with a B2B/tech focus.
• Portfolio showing excellence in creative direction, brand identity, and multi-channel campaigns.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills with cross-functional influence.
• Proven ability to develop and execute creative strategies that drive measurable business impact.
• Deep multi-disciplinary creative expertise with a craft and storytelling focus.

Responsibilities

• Build corporate brand identity and guidelines across touchpoints.
• Lead and mentor a diverse creative team across design and production.
• Partner with product, analytics, marketing, and leadership to drive brand consistency.
• Translate complex product offerings and data into engaging concepts.
• Establish and optimize processes to improve efficiency, quality, and scalability.
• Lead reviews, provide actionable feedback, and foster craft and innovation.
• Act as a brand ambassador internally and externally across the organization.
• Manage team health, resource planning, and talent strategy.
• Uphold Ibotta’s core values: Integrity, Boldness, Ownership, Teamwork, Transparency.

Skills

Creative leadership

Brand identity

Multi-channel campaigns

Design & production proficiency

Communication skills

Team mentorship

Strategic thinking

B2B / tech familiarity

Relocation-ready

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Video editing tools

Copywriting tools

Job description

Ibotta is seeking a Creative Director to join our innovative team and contribute to our mission to Make Every Purchase Rewarding. As Creative Director, you will shape how the world sees Ibotta as a leading technology company, elevating our look and feel across all enterprise marketing and communications while ensuring on-time delivery and efficient operations.

You will lead our creative studio to develop distinctive brand assets and impactful campaigns that build Ibotta's awareness and grow advertising revenue in the CPG industry. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of strategic thinking, creative excellence, and team leadership to drive our brand's impact and growth. This leader will be expected to have proficiency in design, copywriting, or video production, and will be asked to roll up their sleeves as a practitioner to guide execution and help the team produce exceptional work.

This position is located in Denver, Colorado as a hybrid position requiring 3 days in office (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday). Candidates must live in the United States.

Not based in Denver? We will offer a relocation bonus to help make your move to the Mile High City a smooth one.

What you will be doing:

• Build corporate brand identity and creative guidelines for Ibotta to show up visually and experientially across every touchpoint with distinction.

• Lead and mentor a diverse team of creative professionals across design and production, fostering a culture of proven concept, craft, and collaboration while ensuring consistent creative execution.

• Partner closely with product, analytics, marketing, and leadership teams to drive brand consistency and elevate Ibotta's market presence.

• Help translate complex product offerings, data, and value propositions into clean, engaging creative concepts.

• Establish and optimize operational processes to enhance efficiency, quality, and scalability of creative output.

• Lead creative reviews, provide actionable feedback, and foster a culture of craft, curiosity, and innovation.

• Serve as a key brand ambassador internally and externally, articulating creative vision and strategy clearly across all levels of the organization.

• Manage team health, resource planning, and talent strategy, ensuring the right capabilities, skills, and staffing are in place to meet business needs.

• Embrace and uphold Ibotta’s Core Values: Integrity, Boldness, Ownership, Teamwork, Transparency, & A good idea can come from anywhere

What we are looking for:

• 8+ years of experience as a hands-on creative with a proven track record across diverse media (agency and in-house). In-house experience is strongly preferred.

• 4+ years of experience leading creative teams in dynamic, fast-growing companies, ideally with a B2B / tech focus.

• A portfolio or sample of work demonstrating excellence in creative direction, brand identity, and multi-channel campaign execution.

• Exceptional leadership and communication skills, capable of influencing cross-functional teams and building strong partnerships across the business.

• Proven track record developing and executing creative strategies that drive measurable business impact.

• Deep expertise across multi-disciplinary creative work with a love for craft and storytelling.

• Proven understanding of multi-channel marketing strategy and how to tie creative initiatives to business goals.

• Confidence in establishing and scaling creative operations and processes in fast-growing environments.

• Comfort operating in ambiguity and driving brand transformation in a rapidly evolving landscape.

• Belief in the power of teamwork, transparency, and the notion that a good idea can come from anywhere.

About Ibotta ("I bought a...")

Ibotta (NYSE: IBTA) is a leading performance marketing platform allowing brands to deliver digital promotions to over 200 million consumers through a network of publishers called the Ibotta Performance Network (IPN). The IPN allows marketers to influence what people buy, and where and how often they shop – all while paying only when their campaigns directly result in a sale. American shoppers have earned over $1.8 billion through the IPN since 2012. The largest tech IPO in history to come out of Colorado, Ibotta is headquartered in Denver, and is continually listed as a top place to work by The Denver Post and Inc. Magazine.

Additional details:

• This position is located in Denver, CO and includes competitive pay, flexible time off, benefits package (including medical, dental, vision), Employee Stock Purchase Program, and 401k match. Denver office perks include paid parking, snacks, and occasional meals.

• Base compensation range: $145,000 - $170,000.Equity is included in overall compensation package. This compensation range is specific to the United States labor market and may be adjusted based on actual experience. Total compensation for this role also includes a variable component in addition to base salary.

• Ibotta is an equal opportunity employer. Ibotta's employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

• Applicants are accepted until the position is filled.

• For the security of our employees and the business, all employees are responsible for the secure handling of data in accordance with our security policies, identifying and reporting phishing attempts, as well as reporting security incidents to the proper channels.