Art Director, Developers & Partnerships - Creative Team

  • Full-time

Company Description

Square builds common business tools in unconventional ways so more people can start, run, and grow their businesses. When Square started, it was difficult and expensive (or just plain impossible) for some businesses to take credit cards. Square made credit card payments possible for all by turning a mobile phone into a credit card reader. Since then Square has been building an entire business toolkit of both hardware and software products including Square Capital, Square Terminal, Square Payroll, and more. We’re working to find new and better ways to help businesses succeed on their own terms—and we’re looking for people like you to help shape tomorrow at Square.

Job Description

*For consideration, please submit a link to your portfolio*

Square is looking for an experienced and passionate Art Director to join our award-winning creative team. You will work with multiple partners across design, engineering, copywriting, production and product marketing to guide our business, brand and company mission forward. 

This is a hands-on creative leadership role with tremendous opportunity to influence two of our fastest growing products, Developers and Partnerships. You will be at the heart of co-creating on-strategy ideas and bringing them to life. You’ll be asked to connect dots, organize thoughts and develop plans to match the teams’ expectations. You will lead projects from concept through execution, QA, and iteration. We work across the latest platforms, covering web and mobile experiences, visual design, experiential installations, photography, video, and animation.

You’re conceptual, strategic, kind, can share and sell your ideas, and encourage others to share theirs. You sweat the smallest details, understand what it takes to develop great creative work, excel in cross-discipline collaboration, and have a passion for inspiring team members.
 

Qualifications

You will:

  • Partner with our Sr. Writer to lead the internal creative process and promote accountability for creative delivery 
  • Translate brand strategy into powerful and purposeful creative concepts 
  • Oversee and help design graphic concepts, assets, and visual treatments across different media and marketing channels
  • Use customer and industry data to inspire creative concepts and work with strategists to validate
  • Foster partnerships with program management and a cross-discipline team of designers, engineers, writers, product marketers, and strategists
  • Champion brand standards and design systems
  • Motivate and encourage the team to ensure the work is the best it can be, maintaining a high level of creative execution while meeting the needs of our partners
  • Work with partners across Square to guarantee an integrated brand experience

You have:

  • 8+ years of relevant experience
  • A portfolio that shows experience launching complex integrated campaigns
  • Experience pushing a brand forward with fresh, evolving, creative ideas
  • An ability to define and build brands
  • Advanced design skills that cover multiple creative projects
  • Understanding of performance-based marketing strategies
  • Familiarity with new and traditional brand channels and media
  • Understanding of the possibilities and limitations of web design with accessibility as a major objective
  • Experience partnering with copywriters and teams of designers, engineers, program managers and product marketers 
  • Agency experience is desirable

Additional Information

At Square, we value diversity and always treat all employees and job applicants based on merit, qualifications, competence, and talent. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Applicants in need of special assistance or accommodation during the interview process or in accessing our website may contact us by sending an email to assistance(at)squareup.com. We will treat your request as confidentially as possible. In your email, please include your name and preferred method of contact, and we will respond as soon as possible.

Perks

At Square, we want you to be well and thrive. Our global benefits package includes:
  • Healthcare coverage
  • Retirement Plans
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program
  • Wellness perks
  • Paid parental leave
  • Flexible time off
  • Learning and Development resources
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