Head of Creative

Planet Labs PBC; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 182,900 - 228,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans

Health Savings Account with company contribution

Generous Paid Time Off

16 Weeks Paid Parental Leave

Wellness Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Home Office Reimbursement

Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement

Job summary

Planet Labs PBC is seeking a Head of Creative Marketing in San Francisco. This senior leadership role focuses on creative direction, translating complex data into impactful stories.

The ideal candidate will have 12–15 years of experience, a strong portfolio, and the ability to lead and mentor teams. This full-time, hybrid role requires working from the San Francisco office 3 days a week.

Qualifications

• 12–15 years of creative leadership experience.
• Experience evolving or updating a brand.
• Master portfolio demonstrating visual storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Set and lead creative direction across the company.
• Evolve brand identity reflecting market changes.
• Translate complex ideas into clear narratives.

Skills

Creative leadership

Brand strategy

Storytelling

Mentoring and leading teams

Visual storytelling

Job description

Welcome to Planet. We believe in using space to help life on Earth.

Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history. This constellation delivers an unprecedented dataset of empirical information via a revolutionary cloud-based platform to authoritative figures in commercial, environmental, and humanitarian sectors. We are both a space company and data company all rolled into one.

Customers and users across the globe use Planet's data to develop new technologies, drive revenue, power research, and solve our world's toughest obstacles.

As we control every component of hardware design, manufacturing, data processing, and software engineering, our office is a truly inspiring mix of experts from a variety of domains.

We have a people-centric approach toward culture and community and we strive to iterate in a way that puts our team members first and prepares our company for growth. Join Planet and be a part of our mission to change the way people see the world.

Planet is a global company with employees working remotely worldwide and joining us from offices in San Francisco, Washington DC, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, and The Netherlands.

About the Role

We are looking for a Head of Creative Marketing to lead how Planet shows up in the world.

This is a senior leadership role reporting directly to the SVP of Marketing and responsible for creative direction across the company. You will define how we translate Earth data, AI, and geospatial intelligence into clear and understandable storytelling that drives awareness, trust, and revenue.

We are looking for someone who has experience evolving brands to meet moments of change and can translate that into clear, consistent work across the business.

This is a hands‑on leadership role. You will set direction and stay close to the work. You should be strong in brand and creative thinking and willing to operate in a player‑coach mode, guiding the team while actively shaping the work.

This is a full‑time, hybrid role which will require you to work from our San Francisco office 3 days per week.

Impact You’ll Own

• Set and lead creative direction, ensuring a clear and consistent narrative across the company
• Evolve Planet's brand and visual identity to reflect where the business is going, and ensure it is applied consistently across all channels
• Translate complex ideas into simple, clear, and compelling stories, improving how we communicate what we do, why it matters, and who it is for
• Build and lead a multidisciplinary creative team across data visualization, design, web, motion, video, and content, setting clear expectations for quality, speed, and accountability
• Operate as a hands‑on leader, staying close to the work and providing direct input on concepts, storytelling, and execution
• Improve how we communicate through visuals, including data visualization and motion, ensuring clarity and consistency across outputs
• Work closely with the leadership team to shape the company story and support executive communications, presentations, and key moments
• Establish clear workflows and prioritization to improve how creative work moves from concept to delivery
• Introduce and scale the use of AI and new technologies to improve creative production, speed, and overall team effectiveness

What You Bring

• 12–15 years of creative leadership experience within B2B, technology, or highly complex product sectors
• Experience evolving or updating a brand to reflect a changing market or company direction
• Mastery of brand strategy and storytelling, with a distinct ability to translate complex ideas into clear, high-impact narratives that drive business results
• Adept at building mentoring and leading multidisciplinary teams across design, web, motion, and data visualization
• Comfortable operating in a player‑coach model, leading while staying close to the work
• A robust portfolio demonstrating a mastery of visual storytelling and systems thinking

What Makes You Stand Out

• Experience using AI and new technologies to scale creative production and improve team workflows

Application Deadline

September 5, 2026 by 11:59pm PST

Benefits While Working at Planet

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution
• Generous Paid Time Off in addition to holidays and company-wide days off
• 16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Home Office Reimbursement
• Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning
• Equity
• Commuter Benefits (if local to an office)
• Volunteering Paid Time Off

Compensation

The US base salary range for this full‑time position at the commencement of employment is listed below. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary short‑term and long‑term incentives (bonus and equity). The final salary range is determined by job related experience, skills and location. The range displays our typical hiring range for new hire salaries in US locations only. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

San Francisco Salary Range: $182,900 – $228,600 USD

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

EEO Statement

Planet is a community where everyone belongs and we invite people from all backgrounds to apply. Planet is an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Know Your Rights.