Creative Director @ SharkNinja

Creative Director

Digital

Posted on 3/3/2023

INACTIVE

Locations

Needham, MA, USA

Experience Level

Entry

Junior

Mid

Senior

Expert

Desired Skills

Graphic Design

Marketing

Communications

Requirements

BS/BA, or equivalent relevant experience
Degree in marketing, graphic design or related field an experience with consumer products is highly preferable
5+ years of agency experience
Solid knowledge of marketing, brand, and design principles and development
Experience leading and managing creative teams
Strong concept and strategy development skills
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
Strong creative mind

Responsibilities

Supporting the VP Global Creative and Innovation Lab leader (/aka/ the Group Creative Director) with the development of concepts, strategies, and consumer product presentations
Managing and supervising multiple projects and teams
Ensuring resources are allocated according to project needs
Directing the design and development of creative materials
Ensuring brand identity and message consistency across channels
Meeting SharkNinja internal objectives, values, budgets, and deadlines
Leading and participating in creative brainstorming sessions
Keeping up with the latest trends, strategies, and technologies
Evaluating creative team performance, guiding improvements, and partnering to implement sustainable solutions
As a corporate citizen, learn and support SharkNinja's Diversity, Equity & Inclusion strategy
Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias
Explore SharkNinja's DEI Groups or volunteer to serve on committees that organize diversity-related events and activities
Participate in employee engagement surveys and respond as openly and honestly as possible
Become culturally competent; take the time to learn about different cultures, races, religions, and backgrounds represented by your colleagues
Ensure equitable experiences, strengthen inclusion acumen, and promote a culture of inclusivity and belonging that embraces the contributions of all team members
Lead us to be “RARELY SATISFIED”
Make things better each day; “PROGRESS OVER PERFECTION”
Use your knowledge of our consumer, understand that “DETAILS MAKE THE DIFFERENCE”
Deliver something great; “WINNING IS A TEAM SPORT”
Be clear and honest, “COMMUNICATING FOR IMPACT”

SharkNinja is looking for an Associate Creative Director to manage creative and production projects from concept creation to completion. The Associate Creative Director is responsible for developing and transforming concepts into creative solutions, managing creative teams, and ensuring client objectives are achieved.

To be successful as an Associate Creative Director for SharkNinja. you should be able to develop creative concepts and strategies that are insightful, relevant, innovative, and effective. Ultimately, an excellent Associate Creative Director is a creative powerhouse with the ability to motivate and direct their team in the design and production of best-in-class solutions across different platforms.

Here are some of the EXCITING things you’ll get to do:

•Supporting the VP Global Creative and Innovation Lab leader (/aka/ the Group Creative Director) with the development of concepts, strategies, and consumer product presentations.

•Managing and supervising multiple projects and teams.

•Ensuring resources are allocated according to project needs.

•Directing the design and development of creative materials.

•Ensuring brand identity and message consistency across channels.

•Meeting SharkNinja internal objectives, values, budgets, and deadlines.

•Leading and participating in creative brainstorming sessions.

•Keeping up with the latest trends, strategies, and technologies.

•Evaluating creative team performance, guiding improvements, and partnering to implement sustainable solutions.

ATTRIBUTES & SKILLS:

•BS/BA, or equivalent relevant experience

•Degree in marketing, graphic design or related field an experience with consumer products is highly preferable.

•5+ years of agency experience.

•Solid knowledge of marketing, brand, and design principles and development.

•Experience leading and managing creative teams.

•Strong concept and strategy development skills.

•Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.

•Strong creative mind.

Our purpose is to positively impact people’s lives every day in every home around the world! We work very hard to provide our consumers with high quality, exciting 5-star products that make life easier. We thrive on passion and innovation, and are looking for great people, with great ideas, who want to build the next big thing and develop while they do.

At SharkNinja, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is vital to our global success. Valuing each unique voice and blending all of our diverse skills strengthens SharkNinja’s innovation every day. We support ALL associates in bringing their authentic selves to work, making an impact, and having the opportunity for career acceleration. With help from our leadership, associates, and our community, we aim to have equity be a key component of the SharkNinja DNA.

YOUR ROLE in DIVERSIFYING SHARKNINJA

·As a corporate citizen, learn and support SharkNinja’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion strategy

·Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias

·Explore SharkNinja’s DEI Groups or volunteer to serve on committees that organize diversity-related events and activities

·Participate in employee engagement surveys and respond as openly and honestly as possible

·Become culturally competent; take the time to learn about different cultures, races, religions, and backgrounds represented by your colleagues

·Ensure equitable experiences, strengthen inclusion acumen, and promote a culture of inclusivity and belonging that embraces the contributions of all team members

SharkNinja is voted 2022 Best Places to Work in Boston and 100 Best Large Companies to Work For. As a subsidiary of JS Global Lifestyle Company Limited (Hong Kong: 1691), a leader in small household appliance innovation, we are ranked in the top three for the ’Best ESG Management Company’ in consumer necessities sector by leading international financial magazine, Institutional Investor, in June 2022. We strive to get smarter and are dedicated to integrating DEI in our processes, practices and policies. Some of our benefits include 4 Global DEI subcommittees, 8 Affinity Groups, 5 Business Resource Groups, Cultural Celebrations, Summer Half Day Fridays, Volunteer Impact Day/Activities, Mentorship & Coaching Programs more. Plus your first SharkNinja product is on us and you can enjoy discounted products throughout the year.

YOUR ROLE in leading our SUCCESS DRIVERS & representing our UNIQUE MINDSET

·Lead us to be “RARELY SATISFIED”

·Make things better each day; “PROGRESS OVER PERFECTION”

·Use your knowledge of our consumer, understand that “DETAILS MAKE THE DIFFERENCE”

·Deliver something great; “WINNING IS A TEAM SPORT”

·Be clear and honest, “COMMUNICATING FOR IMPACT”

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We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other class protected by state or federal law. SharkNinja will consider reasonable accommodations consistent with federal, state, and local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact SharkNinja People & Culture.

201-500 employees

Website

Vacuum & kitchen appliances

Company Overview

At SharkNinja, their purpose is to positively impact people's lives every day in every home around the world. They work very hard to provide their consumers with high quality, exciting 5-star products that make life easier.

Company Core Values

Rarely satisfied
Progress over perfection
Details make the difference
Winning is a team sport
Communicating for impact