Associate Creative Director
Company: Ramp
Location: New York
Posted on: April 23, 2024
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Job Description:
About Ramp Ramp is the ultimate platform for modern finance
teams. Combining corporate cards with expense management, bill
payments, vendor management, accounting automation and more, Ramp's
all-in-one solution is designed to save businesses time and money,
and free finance teams to do the best work of their lives. Our
mission is to help build healthier businesses, and it's working:
over 25,000 businesses on Ramp to save an average 5% and close
their books 8x faster. Founded in 2019, Ramp powers the
fastest-growing corporate card and bill payment platform in
America, and enables tens of billions of dollars in purchases each
year. Ramp's investors include Founders Fund, Stripe, Citi, Goldman
Sachs, Coatue Management, D1 Capital Partners, Redpoint Ventures,
General Catalyst, and Thrive Capital, as well as over 100 angel
investors who were founders or executives of leading companies. The
Ramp team comprises talented leaders from leading financial
services and fintech companies-Stripe, Affirm, Goldman Sachs,
American Express, Mastercard, Visa, Capital One-as well as
technology companies such as Meta, Uber, Netflix, Twitter, Dropbox,
and Instacart. In 2023, Ramp was named Fast Company's #1 Most
Innovative Company in North America, 's #1 Top Startup in the U.S.,
a CNBC Disruptor, and a TIME100 Most Influential Company. About the
Role We seek an Associate Creative Director to lead the team in
defining how photography, illustration/3D, video,
experiential/event design, and campaigns become durable
differentiators for Ramp. The ideal candidate has deep experience
working on photography, video, and advertising campaigns and has a
proven track record of independently leading these work streams.
This person has a strong grasp of how in-house brand teams operate
and has successfully led projects and teams to create excellent
work. This role will partner closely with the Creative Director and
cross-functional partners to define priorities, set direction, and
oversee execution. This is a management role, and the right
candidate can inspire the team to do their best work, give
thoughtful and constructive feedback, and evolve our existing work
to be more aligned, consistent, and opinionated. Please note that
this Associate Creative Director role will require you to be
comfortable being based in NYC. Ideally, working in person at our
NYC HQ (located near Madison Square Park) at least 2 days/week.
What You'll Do Lead the creative development process for video
content, including concept development, storyboarding,
scriptwriting, directing, and post-production Oversee the
production of high-quality photography and 3D assets for marketing
campaigns, social media, and other promotional materials
Collaborate with marketing, strategy, and writing teams to develop
integrated marketing campaigns that align with brand objectives and
target audience Drive our customer evidence photo and video program
in partnership with the Customer Marketing team Stay updated on
industry trends and best practices in video production,
photography, and digital marketing to innovate and optimize
creative strategies continuously Manage a team of creative
professionals, providing guidance, mentorship, and feedback to
ensure the successful execution of projects Work closely with
external agencies and freelancers to expand creative capabilities
and execute larger-scale projects when needed What You Need BA or
BFA in Graphic Design or New Media preferred Minimum 8 years of
design and art direction experience in product-focused companies
and experience managing teams in high-growth environments
Impeccable taste in visual media (storytelling,
narrative/docu-style videos) Strategic thinker, skillful
communicator, and adept at giving creative direction Highly
collaborative and great at establishing relationships Confident in
presenting solutions to wider creative teams and working
autonomously Expertise in commissioning diverse types of
photography, ranging from documentary/reportage to portraiture and
conceptual and still-life photography Expertise in the nuances of
shoot production processes-from bidding, sourcing talent, creating
shot lists, and on-set and post-production workflows Deep
understanding and interest in new forms of photography/3D
Experience setting direction and giving feedback on 3D. Has strong
opinions on lighting, surfaces/textures, and the process/tools
involved in creating renders Experience creating integrated
campaigns across all marketing channels: digital, social media,
paid media, mobile, offline, and print Nice-to-Haves Great network:
Agency roster, vendors, and freelancers you trust Ability to adapt,
be proactive, and prioritize Ability to make hard calls and
compromises-balancing tight timelines with executing quality work
Ability to maintain a high bar for craft and elevate the work of
others Clear and concise communicator with excellent presentation
skills Capable of receiving and giving constructive criticism
Flexibility and willingness to adapt in a constantly evolving
landscape of creative projects Kind, curious, generous, low ego,
and a great sense of humor About The Team The Ramp Brand team is a
multi-disciplinary group of designers, illustrators, writers, and
producers. We focus on defining and maintaining the company's brand
identity and are integrated into most customer-facing projects. We
accelerate the work of our colleagues by developing principles,
establishing systems, and outlining standards that help the company
scale beautifully and consistently. We create campaigns, events,
web pages, and print materials that inspire and connect with our
growing customer base. Compensation The annual salary/OTE range for
the target level for this role is $161,500-$190,000 + target equity
+ benefits (including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) Benefits
(for U.S.-based full-time employees) 100% medical, dental & vision
insurance coverage for you Partially covered for your dependents
One Medical annual membership 401k (including employer match on
contributions made while employed by Ramp) Flexible PTO Fertility
HRA (up to $5,000 per year) WFH stipend to support your home office
needs Wellness stipend Parental Leave Relocation support Pet
insurance
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