What are the responsibilities and job description for the Creative Director position at Silktide?
Who is Silktide?
Silktide’s mission is to make the web better for everyone.
Organizations around the world use the Silktide platform to help deliver great web experiences that are accessible to all. Our customers include Fortune 500 Global companies, universities, local and state government agencies.
Silktide is self-funded and is more than doubling in size each year. Joining us now will mean you’ll be a big part of our growth and your career can skyrocket alongside our success.
What We’re Like
Our customers love us (4.8 on G2) and our staff are pretty happy, too (4.8 on Glassdoor).
We believe in giving our team the freedom to innovate and make a real impact. We value creativity and initiative, allowing you the space to own your work and push boundaries.
What You Will Be Doing
As our Creative Director, you’ll take ownership of our brand, translating high-level directives into high-quality marketing and design output. You will lead a talented creative team, ensuring that every visual and content-driven initiative aligns with Silktide's mission and growth objectives.
Your responsibilities will include:
This is a hybrid role based in Austin, TX. You will work from our Downtown Austin office at least three days per week.
You should join us if you:
Silktide’s mission is to make the web better for everyone.
Organizations around the world use the Silktide platform to help deliver great web experiences that are accessible to all. Our customers include Fortune 500 Global companies, universities, local and state government agencies.
Silktide is self-funded and is more than doubling in size each year. Joining us now will mean you’ll be a big part of our growth and your career can skyrocket alongside our success.
What We’re Like
Our customers love us (4.8 on G2) and our staff are pretty happy, too (4.8 on Glassdoor).
We believe in giving our team the freedom to innovate and make a real impact. We value creativity and initiative, allowing you the space to own your work and push boundaries.
What You Will Be Doing
As our Creative Director, you’ll take ownership of our brand, translating high-level directives into high-quality marketing and design output. You will lead a talented creative team, ensuring that every visual and content-driven initiative aligns with Silktide's mission and growth objectives.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Owning the brand identity, ensuring all creative work is cohesive, impactful, and strategically aligned
- Driving content ideation, production and optimization
- Collaborating closely with the VP of Marketing to execute high-level marketing strategies
- Leading a team of designers, content creators, and video specialists to produce best-in-class marketing materials
- Managing branding initiatives, website overhauls, and multi-channel marketing campaigns
- Utilizing AI-driven tools and innovative design strategies to enhance creative output
This is a hybrid role based in Austin, TX. You will work from our Downtown Austin office at least three days per week.
You should join us if you:
- Have 5 years of experience in a creative leadership role, preferably in SaaS, tech, or digital marketing.
- Have a proven track record of managing a creative team (3-5 direct reports).
- Have successfully led and executed large-scale branding or content initiatives.
- Are passionate about brand development, content strategy, and campaign leadership.
- Are proficient in Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT, Claude, Midjourney), and project management platforms (e.g. Linear, Asana, Notion).
- Have strong collaboration and communication skills, working cross-functionally with marketing, sales, and product teams.
- Have a portfolio or website that shows us at least 3 examples of your work
- Are fluent in English and authorized to work in the U.S.
- You shy away from fast-paced environments
- You are worried about telling your boss they are wrong
- You need someone to tell you exactly what to do
- A shiny new MacBook and any peripherals you need
- Paid 24/7 parking in Downtown Austin
- A Wellness Allowance to support your well-being
- Comprehensive Private Insurance (Health, Dental & Vision)
- 401(k) retirement plan
- 20 days paid vacation national holidays, increasing with tenure
Salary : $120,000 - $150,000
