Director - Creative

Company Description

Appcast is the global leader in programmatic recruitment advertising technology and services. With advanced technology, unmatched market data and a team of the industry’s best recruitment marketers, Appcast’s technology and services manage job advertising annually for enterprise clients across industries. Headquartered in Lebanon, N.H. with offices in the U.S., Canada and Europe. Appcast is part of the Stepstone group, a leading digital recruitment platform that connects companies with the right talent and helps people find the right job.  

Job Description

We are seeking an exceptional leader and Director - Creative to become a key member of the Brand & Creative team. The ideal candidate will be a dynamic leader who can manage, mentor, and empower our writers, designers, and strategists, ensuring that every project meets our standard of quality and drives results for our customers.  Reporting to the VP, Brand & Creative, this role will be critical in building strategic relationships with customers and other teams at Appcast and innovating and optimizing creative services to support our core platform. Strong candidates will have a passion for developing leadership skills in others, executing high-quality campaigns, and driving creative excellence across all projects.   

Job Responsibilities  

Leadership & People Management:  

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing creative team, fostering an inclusive and collaborative environment through strong relationships, goal-setting, and upskilling programs.   
• Provide constructive feedback, set clear expectations, and encourage continuous learning and professional growth.  
• Develop strong cross-functional relationships across the organization to ensure excellence in quality and seamless delivery to customers.   
• Conduct regular one-on-ones, performance reviews, and team-building activities to support personal and professional development.  

Creative Strategy & Execution:  

• Consult on creative strategy and scopes in collaboration with account managers, sales, solution engineers, and customers.   
• Lead client presentations, pitch meetings, and other external communication efforts as needed.  
• Oversee the creation of all brand and creative assets, ensuring they meet the highest standards of quality, creativity, and brand consistency.  
• Lead brainstorming sessions, workshops, and creative reviews, guiding the team through concept development and refinement on key projects.   
• Direct the development of multi-channel campaigns and large projects, from initial concept through final execution, ensuring they resonate with target audiences.  
• Maintain an efficient workflow for creative delivery partnering with the Project Management team to ensure projects are delivered on-time and on-budget while upholding our standard of quality.  

Innovation & Product:  

• Stay ahead of design trends, industry best practices, emerging technologies, and AI Tools to drive innovative delivery solutions that meet market demand.   
• Continuous data-driven analysis and optimization of scope, deliverables, methods, approaches and tools used to support and deliver Brand & Creative products and services.   
• Collaborate cross-functionally with other teams at Appcast to align Brand & Creative products and services with our core platform and go-to-market strategies. 

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of design principles, content and copywriting, branding, digital advertising, and websites.   
• Expertise in design software (Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, etc.) and proficiency in various creative tools and technologies.  
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.  
• Ability to balance creative vision with strategic business objectives.  
• Strong ability to inspire and motivate a team, cultivate a positive and inclusive team culture.  
• Conflict resolution skills and the ability to provide constructive feedback with empathy.  
• Strategic thinker with the ability to execute and adapt to changing priorities.  

Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, Marketing, or related field (or equivalent experience).  
• 5 years of experience in creative leadership roles, with at least 2-3 years of direct people management experience.  
• Proven track record of leading high-performing teams and delivering successful creative campaigns across multiple platforms.  

Travel Requirements: 

• Travel for this position may include quarterly travel to attend internal and external meetings, however, this may vary based on business needs and opportunities. 

Fair Labor Standards Act Status:  

• Salaried Exempt: Personnel will earn their regular salary and not be entitled to overtime pay when they work over 40 hours in a work week. 

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

• This position will manage a team of people with a variety of skills and experiences to support business objectives 

Expected Salary Range: $113,000-$188,500

Additional Information

Appcast recognized as one of Inc Magazine's "Best Workplaces" for 2024! 

• We’re the best at what we do. We’re the global leader in programmatic recruitment advertising. With advanced technology, unmatched market data and a team of the industry’s best recruitment marketers. 
• We have an amazing culture driven by great people. Headquartered in Lebanon, N.H. with offices in the U.S., Canada and Europe, Appcast is part of the Stepstone group. To better understand our company culture, read Our Story and check out Working at Appcast on our website.  
• We take care of our employees. We're dedicated to creating an inviting environment where individuals from diverse backgrounds can thrive and develop. We believe in providing competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, ensuring our team can support their loved ones and one another. We enjoy fostering a sense of community through dedicated employee networks, fun gatherings, delicious food, and even welcoming furry friends into our workspace. We live our values each day including volunteering and giving back to our communities. 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 

Appcast is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment 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 employer participates in E-Verify. The employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This employer does not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants and will not discriminate based on national origin, citizenship, or immigration status.