Director, Creative Services - Ping Identity
Denver, CO
About the Job
About Ping Identity:
At Ping Identity, we believe in making digital experiences both secure and seamless for all users, without compromise. We call this digital freedom. And it's not just something we provide our customers. It's something that inspires our company. People don't come here to join a culture that's built on digital freedom. They come to cultivate it.
Our intelligent, cloud identity platform lets people shop, work, bank, and interact wherever and however they want. Without friction. Without fear.
While protecting digital identities is at the core of our technology, protecting individual identities is at the core of our culture. We champion every identity. One of our core values, Respect Individuality, reminds us to celebrate differences so you are empowered to bring your authentic self to work.
We're headquartered in Denver, Colorado and we have offices and employees around the globe. We serve the largest, most demanding enterprises worldwide, including more than half of the Fortune 100. At Ping Identity, we're changing the way people and businesses think about cybersecurity, digital experiences, and identity and access management.
Ping Identity is seeking an innovative and results-driven Director of Creative Services to lead our design, video, and copywriting teams. This role is pivotal in crafting and executing compelling creative concepts and assets that resonate with enterprise audiences, drive brand integrity, and accelerate business growth. The ideal candidate is a seasoned creative leader with a track record of managing multidisciplinary teams, collaborating cross-functionally, and excelling at both strategic visioning and hands-on execution.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee and inspire the design, video, and copywriting teams, driving innovation and ensuring alignment with the company's brand strategy and business priorities
- Develop and execute creative strategies that enhance Ping's brand positioning and effectively communicate Ping's value proposition to global audiences
- Enhance and serve as guardian for Ping's visual identity, tone of voice, and storytelling standards
- Partner with marketing, product, and sales teams to define and execute impactful creative assets that support campaigns, product launches, customer engagement, and growth initiatives
- Ensure all assets - visual, written, and video - are cohesive, engaging, and tailored to Ping's audiences
- Champion creative excellence, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration across all creative disciplines
- Lead, mentor and develop a talented team, identifying growth opportunities and ensuring delivery of high quality outputs
- Manage resource allocation and implement best practices to improve efficiency, quality, and time-to-market for creative deliverables
Required Skills and Experience:
- 10+ years in creative roles, include experience leading creative teams in-house, managing corporate brand identity, and agency based experience
- Proven success leading creative strategies and developing concepts that support demand generation, product marketing, and brand campaigns with an understanding of digital marketing best practices
- Strong leadership and team-building skills, with the ability to motivate and manage multi-disciplinary teams, and a collaborative, detail oriented mindset
- Proficiency in a broad range of creative and collaboration tools (e.g. Adobe Creative Suite, After Effects, Figma, Canva, Powerpoint, Google Suite, Asana, etc.)
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to advocate for creative concepts and influence stakeholders at all levels
Salary Range: $165,000 - $200,000
In accordance with Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act (SB 19-085) the approximate compensation range for this role in Colorado is listed above. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors, such as knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Life at Ping:
We believe in and facilitate a flexible, collaborative work environment. We're growing quickly, but remain true to the innovative, can-do startup values that got us here. Most importantly, we keep hiring talented, smart, fun, and genuinely nice people because that's who we want to succeed with every day.
Here are just a few of the things that make Ping special:
- A company culture that empowers you to do your best work.
- Employee Resource Groups that create a sense of belonging for everyone.
- Regular company and team bonding events.
- Competitive benefits and perks.
- Global volunteering and community initiatives
Our Benefits:
- Generous PTO & Holiday Schedule
- Parental Leave
- Progressive Healthcare Options
- Retirement Programs
- Opportunity for Education Reimbursement
- Commuter Offset (Specific locations)
Ping is the collective sum of all our individual experiences, backgrounds and influences and we pride ourselves in growing and learning together. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone's individuality is respected and everyone has an Identity. In recruiting for new colleagues, we welcome the unique contributions you can bring and encourage you to be your best self.
We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.