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Full-Time

Brand Design Director

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Square

Square

10,001+ employees

Payment and POS solutions for businesses

Fintech
Financial Services

Senior, Expert

New York, NY, USA

Category
Brand Design
UI/UX & Design
Required Skills
Communications
Adobe Creative Suite
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe After Effects
Figma
Requirements
  • At least 8 years of relevant Graphic Design or Art Direction experience
  • Ability to lead ideation and execution across a range of conceptual territories, and provide the team with both short and long term vision
  • Deep understanding of the Brand Creative/Marketing process
  • Experience working and communicating directly with Brand and Product Marketing partners
  • Experience building inspiration/concept presentations, and mood boards for a variety of concepts and direction
  • Presentation/Communication style: Clear, Concise, and Thoughtful (strong verbal and written skills). Ability to present new ideas or seasonal concepts to small and large groups, including presenting to executive leaders, and external partners or customers.
  • Ability to ensure key Brand Creative gates/dates are met, tools are effectively crafted and used, and able to lead cross-functional teamwork as appropriate.
  • Understanding of industry trends and today's creative landscape—how users engage with content, and trends within the marketing
  • Leads by example and brings a positive, high-transparency, and collaborative approach to your work
  • Familiarity with working in Adobe Creative Suite with expertise in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and familiarity with Figma, Premiere and After Effects
  • Experience managing or providing mentorship to junior creatives while still advancing individual assignments and goals
  • Expertise in typography, composition, color, layout, design thinking, and content strategy in the design solutions you create
  • Expertise art directing on photo and film shoots and in post production
  • Experience briefing photographers and directors, and developing shot lists and art direction for content
Responsibilities
  • Lead projects, serving as the go-to art director, or only art director, on a cross-functional team
  • Partner with copywriters, designers, and cross-team to translate content and marketing strategies into creative concepts
  • Concept, develop, design, and art direct content that can scale across multiple channels, media, and audiences
  • Iterate and communicate ideas across multiple levels of fidelity (mood boards, concept statements, design explorations, art direction boards, style frames, presentations)
  • Create outstanding photography, videography direction, typography, branding application direction, design direction for multiple channels and surfaces (Eg. digital)
  • Work with creative producers and program managers to develop project plans and ensure that projects are progressing
  • Maintain a positive and supportive team mentality in an open environment while leading projects through concept to execution
  • Promote work to a variety of audiences, such as all hands, executive presentations, and company-wide meetings

Square provides payment and point-of-sale (POS) solutions designed for businesses of all sizes, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like retail stores, restaurants, and online merchants. Its main product is a POS system that includes hardware such as card readers and terminals, along with software that allows businesses to accept various payment methods, including credit cards, debit cards, and mobile payments. Square also offers additional services like invoicing, payroll management, and business analytics, making it a comprehensive tool for managing business operations. What sets Square apart from its competitors is its user-friendly interface and transparent fee structure, which charges a small fee for each transaction processed. This simplicity appeals to small business owners who value predictable costs. The goal of Square is to empower SMEs by providing them with the tools they need to manage sales and customer relationships effectively.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$601.2M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2009

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

-1%

2 year growth

5%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Square's expansion into new markets, such as offering Tap to Pay in France, indicates strong growth potential and international reach.
  • The company's investment in Bitcoin and blockchain technology positions it at the forefront of financial innovation, potentially leading to significant long-term gains.
  • Square's extensive ecosystem of third-party integrations, particularly in the food and beverage sector, enhances its value proposition and operational efficiency for businesses.

What critics are saying

  • The highly competitive fintech market requires Square to continuously innovate to maintain its market position and avoid being outpaced by rivals.
  • Square's significant investment in Bitcoin introduces volatility and financial risk, which could impact its overall financial stability.

What makes Square unique

  • Square's user-friendly hardware and software solutions, including its flagship POS system, set it apart in the fintech market by offering a seamless and comprehensive business management experience.
  • The company's transparent transaction-based revenue model appeals to small business owners who prefer predictable costs, unlike competitors with more complex fee structures.
  • Square's strategic focus on integrating advanced technologies like machine learning and Bitcoin into its ecosystem demonstrates its commitment to innovation and staying ahead of market trends.