Creative Development Manager, Gettyimages
+ You may be eligible to participate in our employee Stock Purchase Plan, which allows employees to purchase company stock at a 15% discount to market
1-2 days a week in office
Royalty free stock images
Job no longer available
Royalty free stock images
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
+ You may be eligible to participate in our employee Stock Purchase Plan, which allows employees to purchase company stock at a 15% discount to market
1-2 days a week in office
1001+ employees
Company mission
To move the world through our images, videos, and illustrations which seek to inform, drive debate, entertain, inspire, and challenge historic biases.
Role
Who you are
- You have a strong creative vision and a deep understanding of photography, videography, and the visual landscape. Fluent in English, you are an effective communicator with experience in creative industries, proficient at connecting with and influencing image and video-makers. You have a keen eye for identifying good talent and recruiting photographers and videographers who would be well suited for stock content. Passionate about Diversity & Inclusion, you bring diverse perspectives to your work. A self-starter, you work autonomously and collaboratively, managing multiple projects effectively
- Relevant degree in visual/creative media
- Expertise in photography/videography; experienced in photo and video production, art direction and shoot management
- 5+ years in visual communications or advertising
- Strong creative vision and ability to create compelling content
- Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills
- Fluent in English with excellent written, verbal communication, and presentation skills
- German or Spanish speaking is an advantage
- Comfortable with public speaking and inspiring creators
- Experience in negotiation, relationship building, and creator relationships
- Knowledgeable about the visual market and content creation. Confident to highlight trends and share inspiration with the global team
- Proficient in PC/MAC, MS Office, project management tools, and Adobe Creative Suite
- Ability to independently manage projects from ideation to delivery
- Proactive in sharing trending topics; ideas and solutions
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills
- Familiarity with AI technologies
- Strategic thinker with a strong ability to develop innovative approaches for engaging creators, providing clear creative direction rooted in purpose and vision
- We are looking for a positive; highly motivated and results-oriented individual with a strong work ethic and a collaborative team spirit
What the job involves
- As a Creative Development Manager within the EMEA team, you will support the local creator community by engaging, inspiring and educating them to produce high-quality work that meets customer and insight needs. Reporting to the Director of Creative in the UK, you will manage your projects and collaborate with Creative Insights, Contributor Relations, Custom Content, and Creator Engagement in EMEA Marketing, PR, and Sales teams to deliver relevant local content
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with photographers, videographers, and illustrators to inspire and produce high-end regional commercial content
- Regularly communicate content needs and provide creative direction to creators via email, Discord, and Zoom, guiding them from concept to execution
- Identify and recruit new talents within EMEA contributor portfolios and externally
- Collaborate with team members to brainstorm and develop new content ideas. Having a keen sense of experimental ideas to create differentiated content
- Oversee multiple projects from planning to delivery, ensuring timely completion
- Provide feedback to all creators to enhance their skills and ensure content quality on a 1-to-1 basis
- Curate and review creative assets to meet differentiation standards and customer needs
- Offer feedback and support to regional contributors, enhancing their shoots and art direction
- Promote and showcase creative work internally and externally both verbally and written
- Collaborate with the Creative team on community matters and industry trends
- Write briefs to communicate content needs in EMEA
- Organize regional events and webinars for creator engagement and education
- Support sales and marketing with presentations on local content
- Partner with Contributor Relations and Creator Engagement teams for community support and material translation
- Engage with the EMEA community through Discord and Hangouts
- Analyze data and insights to inform and guide the briefs you write, to ensure it aligns with your research
Salary benchmarks
Our take
Getty Images is the most trusted and esteemed source of visual content in the world, with hundreds of millions assets available through its brands. The company serves creative, business and media customers, regardless of size, in almost 200 countries.
Operating the most comprehensive digital archive in the world, the company works with contributors and content partners to cover more than 160,000 news, sport and entertainment events each year. Part of its success is its maintenance of long-standing partnerships with premium brands including the BBC, Sony Pictures, Dove, and NASCAR.
Already an extremely established presence, Getty Images is set to remain a market leader as it furthers the reach of its subscription-based model across the globe. It continues to bolster its archives, for example with the acquisition of Motorsport Images, and is also set to play a key role in the development of the AI imagery sector.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
3% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- Healthcare Coverage
- Work‑Life Balance and Remote Flexibility (dependent on region)
- Time‑Off Benefits (dependent on region)
- Retirement Benefits
- Life Insurance
- Transit Benefits
- Team‑ and Office‑Wide Celebrations
- Donation Matching & Volunteer Days
Company HQ
Seattle Chinatown-International District, Seattle, WA
Leadership
Craig Peters
(CEO, not founder)Former SVP (Business Development, Content & Product) and VP (Footage, Music, & Multimedia) at Getty Images. Former Board Member at both Daylife and Life.com. Previous SVP at MediaVast, VP (Business Development) at Fox Interactive Media, and Director (New Media & Strategic Development) at PGA Tour.
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