Creative Director

Creative Director

About Us:

BlackSky is a real-time intelligence company. We own and operate the world's most advanced space-based intelligence platform and provide customers satellite imagery, automated analytics and high-frequency monitoring of strategic locations, economic assets and events from around the globe. BlackSky is trusted by the most demanding allied military and intelligence organizations and commercial companies to deliver foresight into critical matters that affect national security and the economy. BlackSky's data enables governments and businesses to see, understand and anticipate change as it happens, giving them the ultimate strategic advantage so they can act quickly. Our global team works with cutting-edge technology to make a difference around the world and prides itself on being people-first, customer-focused and fun.

BlackSky is looking for a visionary Creative Director to lead creative brand strategy and design standards while overseeing creative execution, including web, event, print and digital design plus video. In this role, you will shape the visual identity and creative direction of our brand. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including marketing, communications, product managements and product development to ensure that all creative outputs align with brand pillars and objectives. This position reports to the Senior Director, Marketing and is open to candidates near our Herndon, VA, or Seattle, WA offices. Remote candidates will also be considered. 

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for design including brand identify and visual communication to include print (including PowerPoint), digital and video.
• Lead the creative vision for all marketing campaigns, branding initiatives, and product designs.
• Oversee the creative process from concept through execution, ensuring high-quality and impactful outputs.
• Maintain consistency of the brand across all platforms and ensure all creative outputs adhere to brand guidelines, while evolving and maintaining brand guideline standards and communicating across internal stakeholder teams.
• Present and communicate creative concepts to internal stakeholders and leadership teams.
• Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices to keep creative work fresh and relevant.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and meeting deadlines.
• Evaluate and improve creative processes for maximum efficiency and quality.
• Manage third-party vendors for design, video, web design, photography and more.
• Other job-related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Advertising, Marketing, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• At least ten years of experience designing creative solutions.
• At least five years of experience of in a high growth, technology environment.
• Previous experience in the defense and intelligence industry.
• Previous experience managing external vendors to produce on deadline and at brand specifications.
• Experience working with UI/UX design and content creators to develop a robust visual communication program.
• Mastery of with design software such as Adobe Creative Cloud, Photoshop, InDesign and PowerPoint.
• Exceptional abilities in typography, layout, and prototyping.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate creative concepts to non-creative stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically while executing creatively.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience within the space/satellite industry.
• Experience with satellite imagery.
• Experience with photography and photo editing.
• Experience with video production and motion graphics.

Life at BlackSky for full-time benefits eligible employees includes:

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, group term life and AD&D, voluntary life and AD&D insurance
  • BlackSky pays 100% of employee-only premiums for medical, dental and vision and contributes $100/month for out-of-pocket expenses!
• 15 days of PTO, 11 Company holidays, four Floating Holidays (pro-rated based on hire date), one day of paid volunteerism leave per year, parental leave and more
• 401(k) pre-tax and Roth deferral options with employer match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Employee Assistance and Travel Assistance Programs
• Employer matching donations
• Professional development
• Mac or PC? Your choice!
• Awesome swag

The anticipated salary range for candidates in Seattle, WA is $150,000-$160,000 per year. The final compensation package offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on specific background and education. BlackSky is a multi-state employer, and this pay scale may not reflect salary ranges in other states or locations outside of Seattle, WA.

BlackSky is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer All Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

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