Executive Creative Director

Socure

. Set Socure's creative standard and provide feedback that improves creative outputs .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $200,000 - $240,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading creative strategy and managing creative teams, with a strong focus on brand development, design systems, and the integration of AI in creative workflows. Proven ability to optimize creative processes and measure impact through data-driven insights.

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Creative LeadershipBrand DevelopmentAI-Assisted Creative WorkflowsDesign Systems ManagementCreative Operations Management

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Hard Skills

Art DirectionCreative StrategyCreative Workflow OptimizationBudget ManagementPerformance MeasurementCreative ROI AnalysisPortfolio DevelopmentVendor Partnership ManagementScalable Creative OperationsAudience Data Analysis

Soft Skills

Executive PresenceCommunication SkillsCoachingContinuous LearningProfessional Integrity

Tools & Technologies

FigmaAdobe Creative SuiteCreative Project Management ToolsDigital Asset Management SystemsGenerative AI Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in DesignArt Direction or Related Field

Industry Keywords

High-Growth TechnologySaaSB2BCreative ExcellenceBrand Safety

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Set Socure's creative standard and provide feedback that improves creative outputs
Define and lead global creative strategy, including a multi-year brand and creative roadmap
Build and lead the in-house creative organization by recruiting, hiring, developing and retaining creative talent
Direct creative for flagship campaigns, advertising, web, video, events and product launches
Serve as final authority on global creative standards and evolve the brand and design system
Oversee the creative lifecycle from brief through production and delivery
Optimize creative workflows and measure output, speed and impact
Partner with executive leadership, Product, Marketing, Sales and Engineering
Manage vendor partnerships and determine in-house versus outsourced production
Lead selection and implementation of creative technology, DAM systems and AI design tools
Define the approach to generative AI in creative workflows, including production efficiency, copyright and brand safety
Oversee creative risk management
Advise internal and external stakeholders and advocate for creative excellence

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in design, art direction or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
12+ years of progressive experience in creative leadership roles
At least 5 years as a Creative Director, Executive Creative Director or Head of Creative leading managers and individual contributors
Proven experience at a high-growth technology or SaaS scale-up, ideally B2B
Portfolio and case studies showing brand-defining work and business impact
Expert-level art direction across brand, digital, motion, video, experiential and advertising
Track record building and extending design systems and global brand standards
Experience recruiting, developing and retaining creative talent, including coaching creative managers
Experience managing large budgets, external agencies and high-value vendor partnerships
Strong business acumen and ability to measure creative ROI using performance and audience data
Experience making complex technical products clear, credible and culturally relevant
Track record running scalable creative operations
Practical knowledge of AI-assisted creative workflows, governance, brand safety and copyright
Advanced proficiency in Figma, Adobe Creative Suite and modern creative and project management tools
Strong executive presence and communication skills
Commitment to continuous learning, professional integrity and high standards of business ethics

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity
Annual bonus or commission plan
Accommodation support during any stage of the application or hiring process