Creative Director

📋 Description

• Caraway is a renowned home goods brand dedicated to crafting innovative, eco-friendly kitchenware that elevates cooking standards.

• The position of Creative Director at Caraway is pivotal in shaping and bringing our brand's creative vision to life across various channels and touchpoints.

• This role necessitates a blend of artistic flair, strategic acumen, and strong leadership to inspire and guide a team of creative professionals.

• As a Creative Director, you will report to the VP of Brand & Creative, overseeing the maintenance and enhancement of Caraway's visual and verbal identities.

• Leading the conceptualization and development of key creative elements for marketing campaigns and product launches is a key responsibility of this role.

• The role involves generating strategically-informed ideas that seamlessly integrate across all brand touchpoints.

• Responsibilities include overseeing creative content production, print, digital, and experiential projects, managing a team of 5 direct reports and 3 indirect reports.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in creative/art direction, design, or content production.

• At least 5 years of experience managing marketing teams.

• Prior experience in the consumer goods industry or a consumer-facing brand is a must.

• Strong leadership skills to motivate cross-functional teams and drive results.

• Exceptional emotional intelligence to lead diverse teams effectively.

• Passion for brand storytelling and creating resonant content for target audiences.

• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

• In-depth knowledge of consumer behavior and market trends in home goods and non-toxic products.

• Resourceful, proactive, and thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

• Proficiency in the Adobe Suite and similar design programs like Figma and Miro.

• Ability to present ideas to large groups, including executive management, in-person or virtually.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills to build consensus across teams.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Design, Communications, or related field preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equity opportunities to share in Caraway's success and growth.

• 3% company match on 401k contributions for future planning.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with generous employer contributions.

• Up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave and fertility care services.

• Personalized workspace setup and annual reimbursements for workspace enhancements.

• Flexible remote work policy for work-life balance.

• Coworking reimbursements for a change of scenery.

• Monthly virtual events, company offsites, and Caraway swag.

• Professional development opportunities and annual reimbursements.

• Unlimited PTO, paid holidays, and wellness days for a healthy work-life balance.

• Monthly wellness reimbursements for personal well-being.

• Employee discount on Caraway Home products and complimentary new hire products.