Art Director, Twitch

• 5+ years experience developing and executing unique and creative strategies, solutions, and campaigns directly or via an agency, with proven success in catapulting culturally-relevant brands to the next level
• 5+ years experience guiding and developing a brand identity or presence over time
• Standout conceptual creative ability with a strong design foundation, including understanding of current design tools such as Figma and AI tools
• Skillset to thrive in a fast-paced environment, multi-task and prioritize, be alright with ambiguity, and lead while also getting hands-on
• Combination of big picture, big idea thinking with focus on craft and technique
• Ability to pitch and sell ideas
• Working knowledge of production and development timelines, including budget and how to hit key milestones
• Client facing experience, collaborative work style, and ability to take feedback
• Appreciation for analytics and data paired, especially the role it can play in influencing creative solutions
• Understanding of media landscape and channels including but not limited to, Livestreaming, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and any other relevant platforms
• BS/BA in art, design, marketing, communications, or advertising is preferred
• The ideal candidate is a versatile art director who can balance the authentic, insightful, and strategic with the creative, fun, and funny
• They have a love for the ever expanding realms of gaming and the internet matched with a focus on marketing impact and breakthrough
• They have a vast array of tools in their inventory
• They can crack open a brief with a big idea, inspire teams with their thinking, and dig into the details of design, craft, and execution
• They are equally at home with traditional marketing channels as they are experimenting and innovating in non-traditional channels, with experience finding new ways for brands to show up and breakthrough
• They bring an optimistic, collaborative leadership style and an ambition to make great work that takes our brand to the next level

Desirable

• We're Twitch's in-house creative team, and we're looking for a contract Art Director (Contract) to drive campaigns and help us continue to build our beloved, one-of-a-kind, rapidly growing Twitch brand
• You will sit within marketing and report to the Head of Creative
• We are a hands-on team in a fast-moving company, so this person will manage, multi-task and make things happen
• Concept, develop, and design breakthrough and effective creative for campaigns, projects, and the Twitch product
• Drive results in both traditional and non-traditional channels, from billboards to events to this has never been done before and now we're doing it live on stream
• Oversee production from start to finish, either internally or working with production partners
• Spark innovation and experimentation in how the Twitch brand comes to life and connects with our community
• Partner and collaborate with teams across Twitch and agencies beyond our walls
• Push our limits creatively, setting new standards for creative excellence and effectiveness while bringing strategy, insights, cultural awareness, and results into the heart of our creative conversations
• Implement our Twitch brand voice and visual style
• Do things that earn press coverage, win awards and get the world buzzing about us!
• Develop a deep understanding of the Twitch community and Twitch product, using those insights to empower more meaningful campaigns and marketing opportunities
• Contract Length: 6 months (per length of service policy)