Creative Director

Ladders; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 233,000 - 274,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage (100%)

Dental coverage (100%)

Vision coverage (100%)

Relocation stipend

Fertility/Adoption/Parental planning —

Flexible PTO

Wellness stipend

Job summary

Ladders in San Francisco seeks a Creative Director to shape the brand’s creative vision and translate strategy into campaigns and experiences. You’ll lead an in-house Brand Studio, elevate brand positioning, and measure impact of brand investments.

The role partners with marketing leadership and executives to push boundaries, evolve the brand identity system, and mentor a high-performing team in a fast-paced Consumer Tech environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in creative and brand leadership
• Strong portfolio across campaigns and channels
• Proven ability to develop distinctive creative ideas
• Exceptional taste and judgment in team work
• Experience using AI tools in brand work
• Advising executives on brand positioning and narrative
• Strong leadership with high-performing teams
• Bias for action in fast-paced environments

Responsibilities

• Set and lead the brand vision translating strategy into campaigns
• Own and evolve the brand identity system with consistency
• Inspire and mentor the Brand Studio team
• Develop high-impact brand campaigns from concept to execution
• Build the brand into an operating system with AI-powered tools
• Define and track brand health metrics
• Oversee creative execution on high-visibility moments
• Advise executives on brand positioning with Marketing leadership

Skills

Brand leadership

Creative direction

Campaign storytelling

Executive advising

AI in branding

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Tools

AI tools for branding

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Creative Director to join the team of a leader in the Consumer Technology space. This role will shape the creative vision for a consumer technology brand, translating strategy into campaigns and experiences that strengthen market presence. The ideal candidate will lead brand identity development, inspire a creative team, and bring consistent, high-quality storytelling across channels. This is a highly visible position that partners closely with marketing leadership and executives to elevate brand positioning and measure the impact of brand investments.

Location: San Francisco, CA - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $233,000 – $274,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Set and lead the creative vision for the brand, translating brand strategy into impactful campaigns and experiences
• Own and evolve the brand identity system, ensuring consistent application while creatively pushing boundaries
• Inspire and mentor the Brand Studio team, raising creative standards and exploring innovative working methods
• Develop high-impact brand campaigns from concept to execution, applying strong creative judgment across channels
• Build the brand into an operating system with clear standards and AI-powered tools for team use
• Define and track brand health metrics to measure the impact of brand investments
• Oversee creative execution on high-visibility brand moments, ensuring strategic soundness and high craft quality
• Advise executives on brand positioning and collaborate with Marketing leadership to align strategies

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in creative and brand leadership, with a focus on building or scaling brand functions
• Strong portfolio showcasing exceptional creative thinking and craft across various campaigns and channels
• Proven ability to develop distinctive creative ideas that enhance brand recognition
• Exceptional creative taste and judgment, with skills in evaluating and improving team work
• Experience using AI tools in brand work, with a clear understanding of the balance between automation and human craft
• Demonstrated experience advising executives on brand positioning and narrative
• Strong leadership skills with a track record of building and inspiring high-performing creative teams
• A proactive mindset with a strong bias for action and resilience in fast-paced environments

Benefits

• Fast-paced and collaborative work environment
• Learning and development allowance
• Competitive cash and equity compensation with advancement opportunities
• 100% coverage for medical, dental, and vision
• Up to $25K reimbursement for fertility, adoption, and parental planning services
• Flexible PTO policy
• Monthly wellness stipend
• In-office perks including lunch, commuter stipend, and snacks
• Relocation stipend available for those moving to a hub location

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.