Creative Director

Gunderson Dettmer has an opening for Creative Director
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The Creative Director is responsible for shaping and executing the firm’s creative and brand expression across all marketing and communications channels. This is a hands‑on, player‑coach role within a small, high‑performing marketing organization. The Creative Director will set creative direction, contribute directly to creative production, manage a designer, and collaborate closely with internal teams and external partners to deliver compelling creative across campaigns, events, digital platforms, and multimedia content—including video.

• Lead the firm’s creative vision and ensure consistent brand expression across all marketing touchpoints
• Own and evolve brand guidelines, visual identity, and creative standards
• Translate marketing objectives and messaging into engaging, on‑brand creative solutions

• Actively contribute to design and creative production across digital and print deliverables, including campaigns, event materials, presentations, publications, and web assets
• Balance strategic leadership with hands‑on execution, particularly for high‑visibility or time‑sensitive initiatives
• Maintain high creative standards while working efficiently in a lean, collaborative environment

• Oversee the creative direction and production of video content across formats and channels
• Support nimble, self‑recorded video content for social media and digital platforms, providing creative guidance on storytelling, visual standards, and presentation
• Partner with external vendors and agencies on higher‑production video projects, including concept development, creative direction, and quality control
• Ensure all video content aligns with brand standards and marketing objectives

• Manage and mentor a small team of direct reports including designers and content creators, providing creative leadership, feedback, and professional development
• Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams including events, campaigns, web, and communications to support integrated marketing initiatives
• Partner with external agencies, freelancers, and production vendors, ensuring creative alignment and executional excellence

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing effectively in a fast‑paced environment
• Present creative concepts and recommendations clearly to internal stakeholders
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest quality standards

• Establish and refine creative workflows, tools, and processes to support consistency and scalability
• Stay current on design, branding, and multimedia trends relevant to B2B and professional services audiences
• Identify opportunities to elevate the’s visual storytelling across channels

• Bachelor’s degree in design, marketing, communications, or a related field
• 8–12 years of creative experience, including hands‑on design and leadership responsibilities
• Experience overseeing or directing video and multimedia projects, both internally produced and vendor‑led
• Background in professional services, B2B, or brand‑driven organizations preferred
• Strong portfolio demonstrating brand systems, campaigns, multimedia work, and hands‑on execution
• Experience collaborating with cross‑functional teams and managing external agencies

• Player‑coach mindset with a willingness to roll up sleeves and execute
• Strong visual design sensibility and creative judgment
• Understanding of video storytelling and digital‑first content formats
• Strategic thinker who connects creative work to marketing and business goals
• Clear communicator and collaborative partner comfortable working in a lean organization

• Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
• Figma (or comparable design and collaboration tools)
• PowerPoint / Keynote for client‑facing and internal presentations

• Adobe Premiere Pro and/or After Effects for video editing and motion graphics
• Familiari…