Creative Director

Gunderson Dettmer has an opening for
** Creative Director**.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.
*** Key Responsibilities
***** Creative Direction & Brand Stewardship
*** 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
** Hands-On Design & Creative Execution
*** 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
** Video & Multimedia Oversight
*** 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
** Team Leadership & Collaboration
*** 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
** Project & Stakeholder Management
*** 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
** Creative Operations & Continuous Improvement
*** 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 firm’s visual storytelling across channels
*** Qualifications & Experience
**** 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
*** Skills & Attributes
**** 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
*** Tools & Technology
*** The ideal candidate will be comfortable working across a range of creative and marketing tools, including:
** Design & Creative**
* ** Adobe Creative Cloud** (InDesign,…