Creative Director

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Creative Director to lead our creative team. In this role, you will act as our brand guardian, maintaining brand consistency across all touchpoints while driving strategic creative opportunities that have measurable value for TravelPerk.

Reporting to the VP of Marketing, you will oversee an agile team, manage resources, and contribute to the company’s Objectives and Key Results (OKRs), ensuring that the design goals are understood company-wide. Your leadership will be key in aligning creative efforts with broader business goals, optimizing budgets, and delivering high-impact design outcomes.

The ideal candidate will be inspired by what is possible today with the use of technology and Gen AI and will have a good knowledge of the emerging capabilities in utilising technology to scale production and amplify creativity.

If you are a strategic leader with a passion for brand design and a proven ability to drive creative excellence that aligns with business goals, we encourage you to apply and be a key force in shaping the future of TravelPerk’s brand.

What You’ll Be Doing

Creative Leadership: Oversee the brand’s visual identity, ensuring creativity and consistency across all channels. Lead your team in delivering standout design outcomes that align with TravelPerk’s strategic objectives.  Foster a culture of collaboration and accountability, ensuring seamless cross-functional communication and knowledge sharing.

Creative Impact: Drive creative initiatives that add measurable value to the company. Collaborate with senior leadership to align design goals with business objectives. Use data and analytics to assess the effectiveness of design initiatives and guide future strategies.

Team Management: Manage a small, agile team of designers, setting clear goals and expectations that align with company-wide OKRs. Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability within the team.

Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a key liaison between the design team and other departments such as marketing, product, and technology. Ensure that design initiatives are aligned with broader company goals and that stakeholders are engaged throughout the creative process. Have confidence engaging with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.

Budget and Resource Management: Oversee the budgeting and resourcing of the design team, ensuring that projects are delivered on time and within budget. Optimize the allocation of resources to maximize efficiency and impact.

OKR and Goal Setting: Contribute to the development of company-wide OKRs, ensuring that design-related goals are clearly communicated and understood across the organization.

Tools and Technology: Support the creation, testing, and implementation of self-serve templates and tools, enabling others to design at speed without compromising our brand or consuming excessive design resources. Explore, test and recommend new technology to enable Travelperk to consistently raise the bar and scale the output of the creative team.

What You’ll Need to Succeed 

• 10+ years experience in creative design and branding, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• A mix of in-house and agency creative experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Design or a related field. A Master’s degree is a plus.
• Strong strategic thinking skills with a track record of driving high-impact creative initiatives.
• Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior leadership.
• Previous experience in budget management and resource allocation.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting to drive data-informed decisions.
• Familiarity with creative industry trends and emerging technologiesExperience with design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Sketch) is a plus.
  
  

About the Team

Our Creative Design Team is a dynamic and agile group of professionals dedicated to ensuring the seamless flow of creativity and innovation within our organization. Composed of visionary designers and writers, we are united by a common goal: to deliver exceptional design solutions that resonate with our audience.

Agile Excellence:
At the core of our team’s approach is agility. We understand that the creative landscape is constantly evolving, and we embrace change as an opportunity to excel. Guided by the principles of agility, we swiftly adapt to new tools, technologies, and trends to optimize our processes and create impactful designs.

Focused Problem Solving:
Our team thrives on focus. We’re committed to refining our creative operations to ensure that each project is executed with precision and purpose. We’re not just about creating beautiful visuals – we’re about delivering results. With a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of project management methodologies, we transform ideas into reality.

Collaborative Synergy:
Collaboration is our cornerstone. We believe that the most remarkable designs are born from collective minds working in synergy. Our team collaborates seamlessly across departments, harnessing each individual’s expertise to create holistic and impactful campaigns.

Driving Creativity, Together:
As a team, we recognize the vital role that creative operations play in the success of our organization. By optimizing tools, processes, and ways of working, we ensure that our designers can focus on what they do best: creating captivating visuals that resonate with our audience and drive our brand forward.

Join us on our journey of agile creativity and focused innovation. Together, we’re shaping the future of creative design, one brand project at a time.

Our Benefits

• 💰 Competitive compensation, including equity in the company;
• 🌴 Generous vacation days so you can rest and recharge;
• 💊 Health perks such as private healthcare or gym allowance, depending on location;
• 🧩 "Flexible compensation plan" to help you diversify and increase the net salary;
• 🥳 Unforgettable TravelPerk events, including travel to one of our hubs;
• 💙 A mental health support tool for your well-being;
• 📒 Exponential growth opportunities;
• 🫶 VolunteerPerk - We offer 16 paid hours per year that you can use to give back to society by volunteering for a charity of your choice.
• 🌎 "Work from anywhere" in the world allowance of 20 working days per year.
• 📚 IRL English or Spanish Lessons are held in the Barcelona office.

How We Work

Our Vision is for a world where TravelPerk serves as the platform for human connection in-real-life (IRL). We take an IRL-first approach to work, where our team works together in-person 3 days a week. As such, this role requires you to be based within commuting distance of our Barcelona or London hub. We fundamentally believe in the value of meeting in-real-life to improve connectivity, productivity, creativity and ultimately making us a great place to work.

Please submit your resume in English if you choose to apply. Remember to submit an updated portfolio and resume.

TravelPerk is a global company with a diverse customer base—and we want to ensure the people behind our product reflect that. We’re an equal opportunity employer, meaning you’re welcome at TravelPerk regardless of your appearance, where you’re from, or anything else that makes you.