Senior Art Director, Brand Creative

Salesforce; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 143,000 - 217,000; Full time

Job summary

Salesforce is seeking an exceptional Art Director to join the internal agency and elevate brand and marketing across channels. You will collaborate with Creative Lead to ideate, problem-solve, and deliver beautiful, consistent work that tells the Salesforce story.

With 8+ years in art direction, you will manage multiple projects, guide teams and partners, and bring attention to detail while championing brand excellence.

Qualifications

• BA/BFA in Art/Design or equivalent.
• Outstanding design skills and portfolio.
• World-class presentation skills and ability to pitch to all levels.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Creative Lead on conceptual development and execution across marketing briefs.
• Develop creative ideas that meet project KPIs; test and iterate when necessary.
• Present concepts to marketing leads and manage timelines with cross-functional teams.
• Ensure brand consistency and high-quality design across all projects.

Education

BA/BFA in Art/Design

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

AI design tools

Job description

To get the best candidate experience, please consider applying for a maximum of 3 roles within 12 months to ensure you are not duplicating efforts.Job CategoryMarketing & CommunicationsJob DetailsAbout SalesforceSalesforce is the #1 AI CRM, where humans with agents drive customer success together. Here, ambition meets action. Tech meets trust. And innovation isn’t a buzzword — it’s a way of life. The world of work as we know it is changing and we're looking for Trailblazers who are passionate about bettering business and the world through AI, driving innovation, and keeping Salesforce's core values at the heart of it all.Ready to level-up your career at the company leading workforce transformation in the agentic era? You’re in the right place! Agentforce is the future of AI, and you are the future of Salesforce.About the teamGlobal Brand & Creative team at Salesforce is a growing group within Marketing, composed of creatives, strategists, producers and marketing managers alike. Our team’s focus is to lead the brand, tell powerful stories and inspire creative excellence.As a partner to cross-functional teams across all of Salesforce, we tie our goals to our most important company initiatives, driving towards shared KPIs, strategies and processes to unify and push the brand and business forward.About the roleSalesforce is looking for an exceptional Art Director to join our growing internal agency and partner with our creative leads to bring our brand and marketing to life. Reporting into the Creative lead, you will be challenged to ideate, problem-solve and execute against key marketing briefs. You will help to craft and tell the Salesforce story through a variety of channels and mediums, always advocating for the brand and taking pride in beautiful, inspiring and consistent work.The right person for this role will be an inspired and passionate creative / designer, and a highly-motivated individual that has the experience, ability and drive to manage multiple projects and work seamlessly with cross-functional teams across the company.What you’ll doWork closely with the Creative Lead and teams on conceptual development, design and execution across key marketing briefs.Develop creative ideas that meet project KPIs; test and iterate when necessary.Work cross functionally with key marketing leads to present creative concepts and solutions on brief and on schedule.Ensure the consistency of the brand and highest quality of design across all projects.Keen understanding and passion to learn about and share insights on design and technology industry trends.Create, concept, inspire others, and roll up their sleeves while bringing creative ideas to life; can deliver and receive direct and clear feedback.Ability to think big while having a keen eye for the smallest level of detail.Must be a self starter while being comfortable guiding teams, freelancers, agencies, and production partners.What experience you haveBA or BFA in Art/DesignExtraordinary design skillsWorld-class portfolio of workOutstanding presentation skills and proven ability to produce and pitch world-class strategic presentations to all levels of an organization8+ years experience in art direction and design in a creative agency or client-side group; B2B / tech experience is a plus3+ years experience leading and managing projects in a creative agency or internal creative group; management experience is a plus5+ years experience in marketing work with a rich portfolio including digital, print, interactive, website/mobile design and videoHands-on expertise in developing creative solutions and campaigns across all mediums: advertising, film, websites , mobile and graphic design, Corporate ID, interactive, social campaigns, content marketing and eventsExpert knowledge and hands on experience with creative AI toolsExpert knowledge of creative process and all digital creative software toolsYou are excited about this role because:You are passionate about creative / design and branding.You are highly motivated and a problem solver.You love to build.You never shy from a challenge.We are excited about you because:You are an inspiring, positive, force of nature. You are always bringing new ideas to the table.You are happy to share your knowledge and insights with other team members.Unleash Your PotentialWhen you join Salesforce, you’ll be limitless in all areas of your life. Our benefits and resources support you to find balance and be your best , and our AI agents accelerate your impact so you can do your best . Together, we’ll bring the power of Agentforce to organizations of all sizes and deliver amazing experiences that customers love. Apply today to not only shape the future — but to redefine what’s possible — for yourself, for AI, and the world.AccommodationsIf you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please submit a request via this Accommodations Request Form .Please note that Salesforce uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help our recruiters assess and evaluate candidates’ resumes and qualifications throughout the recruiting process. 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The same goes for compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, reduction in workforce, recall, training, and education.In the United States, compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, job level, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Certain roles may be eligible for incentive compensation, equity, and benefits. Salesforce offers a variety of benefits to help you live well including: time off programs, medical, dental, vision, mental health support, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, 401(k), and an employee stock purchasing program. More details about company benefits can be found at the following link: https://www.salesforcebenefits.com.At Salesforce, we believe in equitable compensation practices that reflect the dynamic nature of labor markets across various regions.The typical base salary range for this position is $143,400 - $216,900 annually. 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