Principal Creative Producer, Brand Design

About the role

This position is designed for a skilled individual contributor who will take charge of the creative operations and production processes for the Assured brand. You will play a crucial role in connecting creative strategies with their execution, transforming conceptual plans into concrete deliverables, and ensuring that all brand assets adhere to high-quality standards.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Spearhead the creation and oversight of the Brand Design roadmap, defining project scopes, establishing timelines, and managing resource distribution effectively.
• Supervise a diverse range of simultaneous projects across multiple platforms, including web, digital media, social media, brand systems, event materials, and sales collateral.
• Collaborate closely with the Art Director to enhance and refine Assured's brand design systems while optimizing workflows for greater efficiency.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between the Brand Design team and other departments such as Marketing, Sales, and Client Engagement, ensuring a consistent application of design principles across all customer interactions.
• Proactively identify potential risks in project execution and facilitate communication with leadership to develop effective solutions.
• Uphold and advocate for high design quality standards among internal teams and external collaborators.
• Investigate and implement AI-driven tools to improve efficiency and automation within the Brand Design team, while also creating self-service brand resources for the organization.
• Foster a culture of innovation by encouraging team members to explore new creative techniques and methodologies.

Requirements

• A minimum of 6 years of experience in creative production, design production, project management, or design operations, preferably acquired at a prominent creative agency or within an in-house brand, marketing, or product design team.
• A solid background in brand development, front-end development, or marketing design, with the capability to contribute effectively to creative discussions and critiques.
• Strong strategic thinking skills to develop intricate program roadmaps and cross-functional processes in a dynamic startup environment.
• An AI-driven mindset, with experience in integrating AI tools and automation into creative workflows, as well as promoting their use within teams.
• Exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to simplify complex issues and present clear options and trade-offs while iterating quickly.
• Experience in supporting creative leadership by distilling complex information, managing upward communication, and handling high-level interactions.
• Ability to balance the urgency of project timelines with the need for high-quality craftsmanship, knowing when to prioritize speed and when to focus on refinement.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with various project management tools and creative production software.
• Experience in leading cross-functional teams and fostering collaboration among diverse stakeholders.
• Knowledge of current trends in brand design and digital marketing strategies.
• A portfolio showcasing a range of successful projects in brand design and creative production.

Skills & tools

• Expertise in project management methodologies and creative production workflows.
• Understanding of brand design systems and the ability to scale them effectively.
• Experience with AI tools and their application in creative environments.

Practical notes

• Assured provides competitive compensation packages that include both salary and equity options.
• Employees benefit from a platinum medical, dental, and vision insurance plan.
• The company offers complimentary life insurance, including both long-term and short-term disability coverage.
• Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO) is available, along with paid holidays to promote work-life balance.
• Comprehensive maternity and paternity leave policies are in place to support new parents.
• A 401(k) plan is available, featuring a 3% company contribution to help employees save for retirement.
• Remote work perks include meal stipends provided twice a week and a monthly phone allowance.
• Health Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) are offered to assist with medical expenses.
• Assured organizes team-building events and offsite gatherings to foster a strong company culture.
• The company is dedicated to equal opportunity and values diversity, ensuring reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities during the application and interview processes.
• Candidates should be cautious of potential recruitment scams; Assured only communicates with candidates through official @assured.claims email addresses.