Creative DirectorLocation: Austin, TXExperience: 7+ yearsCommitment: Full TimeWelcome to ROKA, an independent performance eyewear brand born in Austin, Texas. We've redefined what everyday eyewear can be by infusing cutting-edge sport performance technology into prescription glasses and sunglasses built for real life. Whether you're training, running, cycling, or tackling your daily grind, if you move, we've built eyewear that moves with you.ROKA is seeking a Creative Director to help bring our products, stories, and campaigns to life.
This is a player/coach role for someone who is equally comfortable developing big ideas, providing creative direction, and rolling up their sleeves to bring those ideas to life.Responsibilities:Lead the creative vision and execution of the ROKA brand across digital, social, email, web, retail, print, packaging, and campaign initiativesDesign, deliver and collaborate on tactical and strategic creative workStay close to the execution, contributing hands-on when neededLead creative development from concept through production, ensuring work is delivered with speed, quality, and attention to detailPartner with marketing and cross-functional teams to translate business objectives into compelling creative campaigns and experiencesMaintain a consistent and elevated brand experience across all channels and customer touchpointsEvolve and grow brand standards as needed for ROKA to remain cutting edge and relevant with its customers, while remaining consistent across platformsMust-haves:Experience building and leading creative work. For a premium consumer brand a major plusStrong ability level in Figma + Adobe CC (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and Acrobat)HTML, web knowledge, Prismic CMS and WebFlow experience is a strong plusProven ability to build and manage content production, including partnerships with videographers, photographers, creators, agencies, and freelance talentDemonstrated success leading photo and video shoots from concept through final deliveryProven ability to operate as a player/coach, leading teams while remaining an active contributorExperience developing integrated campaigns across digital, social, email, web, video, and, photographyImpeccable eye for design aesthetics and great attention to detailTrack record of finishing long-term, complex projects from inception to deliveryAbility to prioritize tasks based on and deliver quality work on tight deadlinesExceptional teamwork, leadership, and communication skillsAbility to present work, and manage feedback from various stakeholdersAbility to judge creative concepts and copy, and clearly communicate creative directionStrong knowledge of key marketing best practices.Ability to thrive in a fast paced environment within a small teamStrong portfolio of recent design work requiredWork Location:ROKA is located in Austin, TX, USA. The Company is on a hybrid work schedule.
Candidates must be prepared to work on-site as often as needed per the Department's business needs. Remote candidates will not be considered for this position.Benefits Include:Competitive compensationEmployee and industry discountsFun and casual but high-performance atmosphereOnsite corporate gymHealth, dental, vision & FSA, employer paid life insuranceVacation and sick leave401(k) with matchGym membership stipendPaid maternity (16 weeks) and paternity (8 weeks) leave