Creative Director

Job Name: Creative Director
Name of the Company: TrueCar
Location: Nationwide (US)
Salary range: $141,000 – $216,000 USD per annum

Position Description

TrueCar is a digital marketplace revolutionizing the car buying and selling experience, promoting truth and transparency. As a result of its mission, it is seeking a Creative Director to lead a highly skilled Marketing Creative team. The Creative Director will guide a team of designers, video editors, and copywriters, encouraging them to generate exciting and innovative campaigns. The ideal candidate will be responsible for shaping and executing the company’s creative vision across all platforms.

Responsibilities

– Develop creative campaigns, bringing TrueCar’s brand to life via innovative and creative methods
– Lead a team of designers, video editors, and copywriters, providing guidance, and mentorship
– Define project scope, objectives, and timelines and manage the creative team’s workload and priorities
– Manage the creative budget while maintaining quality
– Build and maintain relationships with external vendors, agencies, and partners
– Stay updated with the latest trends, technologies & techniques in the industry
– Use artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance campaigns and executions
– Foster innovative thinking to generate ideas and enhance TrueCar’s branding
– Ensure that the brand remains popular, timely, and stands out from the competition
– Contribute to TrueCar’s diverse and inclusive culture by sharing knowledge and experiences

Qualifications

– Extensive experience in creative marketing, campaign, and brand development
– Proven ability to lead a creative team and provide effective guidance
– Project management and organizational skills with an emphasis on prioritization and delegation
– Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, focusing on cross-functional collaboration
– Proficient in management and design software, such as Adobe Creative Suite and Asana.
– Possess a passion for innovation, creativity and value digital-first approaches
– Have a robust portfolio that demonstrates strategic, conceptual, and creative thinking
– Strong command of Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, and Keynote
– Possess a positive can-do attitude and be resilient in the face of challenging situations

TrueCar is an equal opportunity employer that encourages diversity and believes in creating a supportive workplace. Remote work is the primary working policy, and numerous benefits are intended to aid in creating a sustainable workplace within the home environment. Some benefits include monthly reimbursements for internet/mobile phone services, equipment and furniture for office space, and flexible PTO policies. Furthermore, non-exempt crew members may accrue PTO, whereas exempt TrueCar crew will receive a flexible PTO policy, 14 company-paid holidays and two floating holidays. Finally, the company values employee-centric programs that demonstrate its care for the TrueCar community.