Purple is a digitally-native vertical brand with a mission to help people feel and live better through innovative comfort solutions. To us, comfort means more than great products, it means empowering every employee to feel comfortable being themselves. We believe your career at Purple will be a one-of-a-kind “Career in Comfort” because our workforce is one-of-a-kind. We are committed to a culture of collaboration where every voice is heard and understood. As an innovation company at our core, we believe a diversity workforce brings better insights, solutions and products and serves as the backbone to bettering our company. Join with us as we add to our team of exceptional individuals who will help us take over the world — one mattress at a time. Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Associate Creative Director capable of creating and executing visual design solutions across a full line of digital and traditional channels to maximize creative performance for the brand. Manages projects from concept through production as primary designer. Manages direct reports to develop creative bench strength. Collaborates with other designers, copywriters, web developers and others on all projects. Job Description ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Be a creative leader on brand, design, copy and imagery for client marketing efforts. Concept, design and produce digital ads, print ads, emails, landing pages, web pages, motion graphics and videos. Develop comprehensive identity campaigns that accurately reflect brand positioning, messaging and standards. Leads creative ideation sessions to ensure highest creative quality is met for each project. Follow creative performance best practices and continually test and optimize copy, creative deliverables. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver creative strategies and design across all segments and lines of business and ensure consistency. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of design and marketing best practices. REQUIRED SKILLS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 7-10 years graphic design experience in an agency or in-house creative team required College degree required (prefer design, art, advertising, marketing majors) Previous oversight of brand voice, tone & copy Must possess experience designing/producing integrated marketing campaigns across a wide variety of print and digital channels Online portfolio required to demonstrate creative and technical skills Must have knowledge of print and digital production processes Expert-level on the Adobe suite, including InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop Strong web/multimedia design background Strong conceptual skills required Must have excellent communication and writing skills Experience interfacing with multiple departments Experience interfacing with clients and multiple departments Experience and interest in learning new software programs, research processes and strategy formulation PREFERRED SKILLS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Video directing/editing experience preferred Photo direction experience preferred BENEFITS AND PERKS Medical, Dental, Vision 401(k) Match Generous PTO Market Money Earn a Mattress Purple Swag Amazing Purple Products WHY WORK AT PURPLE? Make your mark: We value innovative thinking. At Purple, you will be empowered to bring your ideas to life as we work together to improve people’s lives through comfort. Gain unique experience: Be a part of one of the fastest growing companies in Utah! The contributions you make will matter at Purple as the company continues to grow with you. Awesome culture: Join the tight-knit team at Purple and you can enjoy working alongside industry experts, making close friends, and annual employee appreciation events. Purple provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.