Director of Brand and Creative Production, Navan

$138.8-270k

Adobe Creative Suite
Figma
Expert level
New York

3 days a week in office

Navan

Travel management company

Job no longer available

Navan

Travel management company

201-500 employees

B2CB2BTravelArtificial IntelligenceEnterpriseInternal toolsLending

Job no longer available

$138.8-270k

Adobe Creative Suite
Figma
Expert level
New York

3 days a week in office

201-500 employees

B2CB2BTravelArtificial IntelligenceEnterpriseInternal toolsLending

Company mission

To reinvent the legacy category of travel and expense with one of the first enterprise technologies utilising the cloud, mobile, and AI to balance business needs with today's modern standards.

Role

Who you are

  • We are looking for a leader with not only exceptional design and leadership skills but also a sharp ability to craft compelling copy that connects with diverse audiences
  • This role requires both strategic brand management and creative oversight, requiring a blend of strong conceptual thinking, design leadership, and deep brand-building expertise
  • If you have a talent for storytelling, an eye for design, and a proven track record of building impactful campaigns, this is your opportunity to make a lasting mark at Navan
  • Experience: 10+ years in a creative leadership role with strong brand expertise, preferably in the B2B SaaS, technology, or travel industry
  • Portfolio: A robust portfolio showcasing exceptional creative work and high-impact copy across multiple media, from branding to digital campaigns
  • Leadership: Proven ability to build and lead high-performing creative and content teams as well as experience hiring and managing external agencies and contractors
  • Skills: Expertise in brand fundamentals, design, storytelling, and copywriting, with proficiency in tools like Adobe Creative Suite and Figma
  • Voice Expertise: Mastery of brand tone of voice, with the ability to adapt messaging for different audiences and channels
  • Collaboration: Strong cross-functional partnership skills to align creative efforts with business goals
  • Adaptability: Thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, managing multiple projects with competing priorities
  • Data-driven: Experience using brand tracking tools, market research, and consumer insights to measure brand performance and make data-driven decisions
  • Communication: Exceptional presentation skills to pitch ideas, influence stakeholders, and articulate the impact of creative and messaging efforts

What the job involves

  • As Director, Brand and Creative Production you’ll lead the charge in shaping how Navan’s brand is experienced across the globe
  • From ideation to execution, you will guide creative efforts that resonate with our audiences, elevate our brand, and support business growth
  • You’ll manage a team of world-class creatives and collaborate cross-functionally to craft campaigns and content that inspire and engage
  • You will also be responsible for ensuring that the brand’s identity, messaging, and creative output are cohesive, innovative, and aligned with the company’s overarching goals
  • Define the Vision: Establish and champion Navan’s creative and copywriting vision, ensuring brand consistency and innovation across all channels
  • Lead the Team: Manage and inspire a multidisciplinary team of designers, writers, and content creators, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment
  • Master the Message: Craft and oversee all brand messaging, from high-level campaigns to day-to-day copy across web, email, social, and more
  • Elevate the Brand: Evolve and maintain a cohesive brand identity and tone of voice that drives recognition and trust across diverse audiences
  • Craft Campaigns: Collaborate with marketing and product teams to develop creative concepts and campaigns that drive engagement and business results
  • Set Standards: Implement and uphold best practices for creative and copy processes, ensuring high-quality outputs that align with strategic objectives
  • Measure Impact: Track the performance of creative and messaging initiatives and iterate to maximize results
  • Stay Ahead: Keep a pulse on industry trends, audience insights, and emerging technologies to inform and inspire your work

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Insights

Top investors

45% female employees

-40% employee growth in 12 months

Company

Company benefits

  • Flexible Vacation
  • Healthcare
  • Commuter benefits
  • Parental leave
  • Health and Wellness
  • Fuel for Connection
  • Pet Friendly
  • 401k (retirement plan)
  • IATAN (travel-related discounts)
  • Connectivity Allowance
  • Learning & Development

Funding (last 2 of 9 rounds)

Oct 2022

$154m

SERIES G

Oct 2021

$275m

SERIES F

Total funding: $1.1bn

Our take

Navan (formerly known as TripActions) is operating in a crowded marketplace, betting against rivals with similar offerings of user interface personalisation technology. Even so, the company's growth has skyrocketed and it has attracted significant investor interest. Competitors cannot match Navan's cutting-edge, AI-driven services, as well as 24-hour customer support.

Since its founding in 2015 the company has seen significant growth in transactions and in active users. Having expanded from its core travel expense management product, it now offers a corporate card and general expenses management, underwriting its customers' short term business expenses with its own Liquid financial offering. Navan has a list of impressive clients, including Glassdoor, Zoom, and Shopify.

Moving forwards, the company is focused on gaining more reach, especially in Europe. As part of the expanded go-to-market strategy, it rebranded to Navan with a more people-centric design approach. It also combined its travel, corporate card and expense services into a single app which is now available to individual users rather than only through a corporate account. This will be key in bridging the gap between business travel and consumer apps.

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