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Full-Time

Senior Director

Brand and Creative

Posted on 9/4/2024

Splunk

Splunk

5,001-10,000 employees

Data analytics and IT management platform

Data & Analytics
Hardware
Enterprise Software
Cybersecurity
AI & Machine Learning
Aerospace

Compensation Overview

$190.4k - $322.3kAnnually

+ Incentive Compensation + Equity + Long-term Cash Awards

Senior, Expert

Remote in USA

Category
Brand Design
Graphic & Motion Design
UI/UX & Design
Required Skills
Branding/Brand Strategy
Requirements
  • 15+ years as a brand executive and creative director, preferably with a high-tech large-scale brand ($1b-$5b+), who pushes for design excellence and operational rigor with a high degree of creativity – reaching both the heart and minds of customers
  • 5+ years designing, creating and producing global advertising campaigns and content
  • 5+ years leading creative production teams either in-house or agency
  • Experience establishing brand systems for high-tech large scale B2B Tech brand ($1b-$5b+)
  • An understanding of building brand strategy and brand architecture
  • You are a natural storyteller, you share your point of view, but always ask what’s missing.
  • You deeply invest in understanding the humans around you.
  • History of attracting, retaining, and developing strong creative and brand talent
  • Creative portfolio that includes produced work for brand identity and advertising campaigns
Responsibilities
  • Maintain our brand identity, brand systems and design systems that accelerates Splunk position as the market leader in Security and Observability solutions
  • Lead the creative, brand and copywriting teams to deliver content and experiences that are simple, human, inspiring and beautiful
  • Lead our creative team with a vision to develop, concept, produce and execute our global brand content and advertising campaigns
  • Develop, refine and evangelize creative ideas and campaigns that are thoughtful and clear, across all channels
  • Strategize, develop, and execute a holistic global brand strategy, in partnership with Cisco, to drive engagement, loyalty and fuel business growth
  • Lead, inspire and coach a team of 30+ talented designers, copywriters, brand strategists, brand marketers and project managers
  • Nurture and grow our unique and much-loved brand across our customers, partners and employees

Splunk offers a platform that transforms machine data into actionable insights, allowing organizations to monitor, analyze, and visualize data in real-time. This platform integrates with various technologies to enhance security reporting and operational intelligence, primarily serving large enterprises in IT, IoT, and cybersecurity. Unlike its competitors, Splunk's versatility and strong integration capabilities set it apart, enabling comprehensive solutions for IT operations and security. The company's goal is to empower organizations to make informed decisions based on their data.

Company Stage

M&A

Total Funding

$1.4B

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2003

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

4%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Cisco's acquisition of Splunk is likely to enhance its data security and customer experience, leveraging combined strengths in security and networking.
  • Splunk's continuous innovation, such as the introduction of Federated Analytics and advanced AI capabilities for IT Service Intelligence, positions it as a leader in the data analytics and IT management sector.
  • Recognition as a leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Security Information and Event Management for the tenth consecutive time underscores Splunk's industry leadership and reliability.

What critics are saying

  • The integration process with Cisco could face challenges, potentially leading to operational disruptions and strategic misalignments.
  • The competitive landscape in data analytics and IT management is intense, with major players like IBM and Palo Alto Networks making significant moves, which could impact Splunk's market share.

What makes Splunk unique

  • Splunk's 'Data to Everything' platform offers real-time data analytics and visualization, setting it apart from competitors who may not provide such comprehensive, immediate insights.
  • The company's strong integration capabilities with other major technologies like Palo Alto Networks and Cisco Networks enhance its security reporting and analysis, making it a critical tool for cybersecurity.
  • Splunk's focus on large enterprises and its versatile platform that serves IT, IoT, and security markets give it a broad yet specialized market reach.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance plans for regular, full-time U.S. employees — choose the best plans for you and your family. Plus: Health Savings Account (HSA), Life insurance and survivor benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Business travel and accident insurance, Voluntary Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity

Eligible employees enjoy: 401(k) Plan with a company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), Equity awards, Bonus or commission program

We support you and your family: Paid parental leave, Mother rooms and wellness rooms, Family Planning

Your work/life balance is important to us, that's why we offer: 16 company holidays, 15 vacation days, 10 sick days, 10 bereavement days, 5 volunteer days

Ensuring our employees' success goes beyond insurance plans: Education reimbursement, Electric car charging stations, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Stocked kitchens, Gym discounts/onsite fitness centers, Pet insurance discount, Student loan resources, Cool workspace with collaborative environments, 529 College Savings Plan

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