Creative Director

$183,000 - $203,300/Yr

Sonos - Seattle, WA

Full-time - Senior

Remote - Seattle, WA

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

As the Creative Director at Sonos, you will lead the creative strategy and visual identity of the brand, ensuring consistency across all visual touchpoints. This role involves collaborating with various teams to create compelling content that resonates with target audiences, while fostering an inclusive and empowering work environment. You will oversee the creative team, manage relationships with external partners, and establish metrics to evaluate the success of creative initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a Sonos visual brand identity that aligns with the company's brand and product strategy.
• Lead the creative team in conceptualizing and executing innovative design solutions across all channels including product design, packaging, advertising, digital media, in-store experiences, etc.
• Oversee the creation of impactful marketing campaigns that tell our brand story and highlight the unique value of our products.
• Collaborate with the Global Brand Marketing team to ensure alignment in creative initiatives.
• Stay ahead of design and consumer trends, integrating fresh ideas and innovative approaches into the creative process.
• Work closely with product development, engineering, marketing, and sales to ensure that the creative vision is integrated into every aspect of our product and customer experience.
• Manage relationships with external agencies, photographers, videographers, and other creative partners, ensuring that all work produced meets quality standards and brand guidelines.
• Establish metrics to evaluate the success of creative initiatives, using data to inform and refine strategies.
• Lead and develop a dynamic team of marketing professionals.
• Oversee the creative budget, ensuring effective allocation of resources.

Requirements

• 10+ years experience in a creative leadership role, preferably within a premium consumer product company.
• A strong portfolio showcasing a range of high-quality, innovative work across multiple platforms.
• Strategic thinking, ability to translate brand strategy and business objectives into compelling creative concepts.
• Experience hiring, developing, and managing high-performing, diverse, inclusive, and globally distributed teams.
• Extensive experience managing and collaborating cross-functionally to drive alignment and impact across an organization.
• Proficiency in design software and an understanding of the latest design and digital content trends.
• Ability to analyze data and use insights to drive decision-making.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with consumer electronics, consumer goods, or technology products.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• A 401(k) plan with company matching and immediate vesting
• An Open Time Off policy (OTO)
• 80 hours of sick time upon hire, refreshed annually
• Up to 12 paid holidays per calendar year
• 12 weeks of paid Bonding Leave following the birth or adoption of a new child
• Company-paid Disability, Life, and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary benefits, including Voluntary Life, AD&D, Accident, and Pet Insurance
• Mental health benefits to support holistic well-being
• A generous employee discount program & Sonos Radio HD - on us!