Full-Time

Brand Design Director

Posted on 8/12/2024

Square

Square

5,001-10,000 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 for businesses, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like retail stores and restaurants. Its main product is a POS system that includes card readers and a software platform, enabling businesses to accept various payment methods such as credit 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 competitors is its user-friendly design and transparent fee structure, which charges a small fee per transaction processed. The company's goal is to empower SMEs by simplifying payment processing and business management.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$601.2M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2009

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Partnership with Salt Edge enhances Square's open banking capabilities in the UK.
  • Collaboration with Sysco boosts Square's presence in the restaurant technology sector.
  • New features for beauty and wellness sellers expand Square's market reach.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from companies like Toast threatens Square's market share.
  • Volatility in fintech stocks may impact Square's stock performance.
  • Expansion into beauty and wellness sectors may face challenges from established players.

What makes Square unique

  • Square offers a comprehensive suite of payment and POS solutions for SMEs.
  • The company integrates hardware and software for seamless business operations.
  • Square's transparent transaction fee structure appeals to small business owners.

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