Associate Creative Director, Brand - Braze
San Francisco, CA
About the Job
At Braze, we have found our people. We’re a genuinely approachable, exceptionally kind, and intensely passionate crew.
We seek to ignite that passion by setting high standards, championing teamwork, and creating work-life harmony as we collectively navigate rapid growth on a global scale while striving for greater equity and opportunity – inside and outside our organization.
To flourish here, you must be prepared to set a high bar for yourself and those around you. There is always a way to contribute: Acting with autonomy, having accountability and being open to new perspectives are essential to our continued success. Our deep curiosity to learn and our eagerness to share diverse passions with others gives us balance and injects a one-of-a-kind vibrancy into our culture.
If you are driven to solve exhilarating challenges and have a bias toward action in the face of change, you will be empowered to make a real impact here, with a sharp and passionate team at your back. If Braze sounds like a place where you can thrive, we can’t wait to meet you.
WHO YOU ARE
We’re looking for a multifaceted, collaborative Designer to bring fresh thinking and a “web-first” approach to our design team. Primary role will be working with our Customer Education and Learning team to maintain, amplify and breathe new life into this vital component of our business. Other work will include traditional marketing materials such as presentations, brochures, postcards, OOH and branded print collateral for events. You will partner with strategists, devs and creative technologists on the learning team to execute their vision, as well as with our design team to bring the brand look, tone and voice to the tasks at hand
- BFA or BA in graphic design, advertising or a relevant field
- 7+ years of experience in a high volume, deadline-driven environment, quickly managing changing priorities in and agency or in-house brand
- A culture fit; someone who possess strong interpersonal skills and leads with professionalism and a solution oriented approach
- A partner who thrives in collaboration with multiple teams and the ability to balance partnerships
- Comfortable working in some ambiguity and proactive enough to help build new strategic frameworks
- A conceptual thinker who brings communication strategies to life in meaningful ways
- Possess a portfolio of distinctive creative that showcases excellent design sensibilities (color, advanced typography, hierarchy and details)
- Excellent art direction, design principles and a discerning eye for aesthetics
- Must demonstrate a solid understanding of current creative media, mediums and trends
- Ability to meet high standards of quality and accuracy under tight deadlines
- Understanding of motion design, animation and video production
- Proficient in GSuite, Figma, Adobe CC
- Experience in a B2B SaaS environment is an added value
WHAT YOU’LL DO
The ACD will oversee the execution of visual development of deliverables. As a senior member of the Brand Creative team, you will play a key role in developing and governing the visual identity of our brand
and all its expressions. Collaboration with the internal teams is essential to ensure deliverables align with
Braze objectives and drive results.
Responsibilities:
- Provide design services and oversee the development of best-in-class creative
- Champion the brand with consistency, ensuring cohesive brand expression
- Conceptualize and execute against communication strategies and synthesize briefs
- Meet deadlines and helps to manage high priority projects
- Work on multiple projects concurrently in a fast paced environment
- Participate in day-to-day communications and establish strong partnerships/engagement with stakeholders
- Quickly respond and adapt to creative feedback and requests
- Accepts project accountability as a senior creative lead
- Oversee and mentor junior creative as needed
For candidates based in the United States, the pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $140,000 and $156,000/year with an expected On Target Earnings (OTE) between $175,000 and $195,000/year (including bonus or commission). Your exact offer may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition to cash compensation, Braze offers full- and part- time employees a comprehensive Total Rewards package that includes equity grants of restricted stock (RSUs) so that all Braze employees own a piece of our company.
WHAT WE OFFER
Details of these benefits plan will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment. Benefits may vary by location.
From offering comprehensive benefits to fostering flexible environments, we’ve got you covered so you can prioritize work-life harmony.
- Competitive compensation that may include equity
- Retirement and Employee Stock Purchase Plans
- Flexible paid time off
- Comprehensive benefit plans covering medical, dental, vision, life, and disability
- Family services that include fertility benefits and equal paid parental leave
- Professional development supported by formal career pathing, learning platforms, and tuition reimbursement
- Community engagement opportunities throughout the year, including an annual company wide Volunteer Week
- Employee Resource Groups that provide supportive communities within Braze
- Collaborative, transparent, and fun culture recognized as a Great Place to Work®
ABOUT BRAZE
Braze is a leading customer engagement platform that powers lasting connections between consumers and brands they love. Braze allows any marketer to collect and take action on any amount of data from any source, so they can creatively engage with customers in real time, across channels from one platform. From cross-channel messaging and journey orchestration to Al-powered experimentation and optimization, Braze enables companies to build and maintain absolutely engaging relationships with their customers that foster growth and loyalty.
Braze is proudly certified as a Great Place to Work® in the U.S., the UK and Singapore. We ranked #3 on Great Place to Work UK’s 2024 Best Workplaces (Large), #3 on Great Place to Work UK’s 2023 Best Workplaces for Wellbeing (Medium), #4 on Great Place to Work’s 2023 Best Workplaces in Europe (Medium), #10 on Great Place to Work UK’s 2023 Best Workplaces for Women (Large), #19 on Fortune’s 2023 Best Workplaces in New York (Large). We were also featured in Built In's 2024 Best Places to Work, U.S. News Best Technology Companies to Work For, and Great Place to Work UK’s 2023 Best Workplaces in Tech.
You’ll find many of us at headquarters in New York City or around the world in Austin, Berlin, Chicago, Jakarta, London, Paris, San Francisco, Singapore, Sydney and Tokyo – not to mention our employees in nearly 50 remote locations.
BRAZE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
At Braze, we strive to create equitable growth and opportunities inside and outside the organization.
Building meaningful connections is at the heart of everything we do, and that includes our recruiting practices. We're committed to offering all candidates a fair, accessible, and inclusive experience – regardless of age, color, disability, gender identity, marital status, maternity, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran. When applying and interviewing with Braze, we want you to feel comfortable showcasing what makes you you.
We know that sometimes different circumstances can lead talented people to hesitate to apply for a role unless they meet 100% of the criteria. If this sounds familiar, we encourage you to apply, as we’d love to meet you.
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