Creative Director, O'Reilly Media
$135-155k
More information about location
Tech skills learning platform
Open for applications
Tech skills learning platform
501-1000 employees
Open for applications
$135-155k
More information about location
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To change the world by sharing the knowledge of innovators.
Role
Who you are
- The ideal candidate is passionate about education and has a deep understanding of digital design and storytelling
- You thrive in guiding teams to translate complex ideas into inspiring and impactful experiences
- 8+ years of creative leadership experience, ideally in EdTech, digital media, or education-related industries
- Strong portfolio showcasing expertise in creative strategy, visual direction, digital design, and brand storytelling
- Proficiency in design and prototyping tools, familiarity with AI design tools and experimentation (e.g., Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, etc.)
- Experience creating content for digital learning platforms or products is highly desirable
- Proven ability to lead teams, provide constructive feedback, and foster professional growth
- Excellent communication, presentation, and collaboration skills
- Passion for education, technology, and learner-centered design
What the job involves
- The Creative Design team at O'Reilly is part of our larger Product organization, which supports the strategic execution of our business goals. We design experiences that fulfill our mission to "change the world by sharing the knowledge of innovators."
- The team is currently on a mission to elevate our design practice and define standards for what design can accomplish across all touchpoints in partnership with Product Design
- The Creative Director will lead the strategic execution of design updates across our learning products, marketing campaigns, and brand experiences. This role requires a balance of big-picture creativity, strong leadership, and hands-on execution
- Define and drive the overall creative vision for the brand, web interfaces, marketing assets, and brand experiences
- Lead and mentor a cross-functional team of designers, video editors, and content creators
- Work closely with the Director of Product Design to ensure brand and experience consistency across all touchpoints
- Collaborate with Product, Content, Engineering, and Marketing teams to align creative direction with business goals
- Develop and maintain a consistent brand identity and reflect clarity in brand guidelines for other teams to leverage
- Oversee the design and production of multimedia learning assets (video, motion graphics, interactive content)
- Push creative boundaries while ensuring designs are accessible, inclusive, and effective for diverse learners
- Manage external creative partners, agencies, and freelancers as needed.Monitor design trends, emerging technologies, and learner engagement data to inform creative strategy
Application process
- Include the following with your application:
- A link to your portfolio demonstrating your problem-solving process, real-world impact, and visual examples
Our take
As the technology landscape evolves at a rate we haven’t seen before, technological training and understanding need to keep up. O'Reilly is a leading provider of technology and business training, offering a wealth of resources to empower companies and individuals alike.
Founded in 1978, O'Reilly shares insights and skills through books, articles, conferences, and its online learning platform. The company aims to help teams across sectors succeed by providing digital courses tailored to real-world needs. With a focus on practical skills and hands-on learning, O'Reilly equips teams with the tools and technologies essential for driving business outcomes.
Since founding, the company has had various successes. This includes a recent partnership with NEQSOL Holding, a global conglomerate, to enhance the technological skills of its workforce. This collaboration is one of many instances that highlight O'Reilly's impact in fostering continuous skill development and supporting organisations in their digital transformation.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
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Company benefits
- Comprehensive medical, with free vision and dental
- 401(k) with a nice match and a Roth IRA option
- Performance-based rewards program
- Generous vacation and flexible sick time
- Work anywhere internationally for a month
- Role-based stock options
- Flexible remote work environment
- O’Reilly learning platform subscription
Company HQ
Sebastopol, CA
Leadership
Tim O'Reilly
(Founder, Chairman & CEO)Board Member for Code for America who previously Co-founded Travelers Tales. Was also a Board Member at Safari Books Online and Maker Media.
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