Creative Lead EU, eBay
Leading online marketplace
Open for applications
Leading online marketplace
1001+ employees
Open for applications
1001+ employees
Company mission
To connect people and build communities to create economic opportunity for all.
Role
Who you are
- 8+ years in a creative leadership role (ACD, Art Director, Design Lead) at a creative agency or within a major brand
- Proven experience leading digital-first campaigns across platforms: desktop, mobile, social, and display
- A standout portfolio showcasing a wide range of creative work—from concept through execution—for high-profile brands
- Strong skills in art and copy direction, with the ability to lead both disciplines collaboratively
- Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially Photoshop and Illustrator
- Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Communication Design, New Media, or a related field
What the job involves
- Are you a strategic thinker, passionate writer or designer, and innovative brand builder
- EBay is looking for an Associate Creative Director (ACD) to help shape and evolve our brand across digital channels
- This is a pivotal role on a growing team, responsible for setting creative standards, developing campaign concepts, and delivering breakthrough brand experiences for eBay across the marketing funnel
- You’ll lead cross-functional creative initiatives, collaborate with internal and external partners, help define how our brand shows up during key shopping and selling moments, and guide creative agencies and a small EU creative team in shaping creative for eBay
- You’ll ensure everything ladders to our brand playbook and strategic throughlines
- We're seeking someone with a strong creative vision, exceptional storytelling skills, and a passion for crafting customer-centric brand experiences
- Guide Creative Campaigns: Oversee external agencies in building high-impact creative campaigns that support brand marketing, social initiatives, and strategic partnerships
- Inspire and Guide: Mentor a small creative team in maintaining a high bar for creative excellence, innovation, and brand consistency
- Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Work with internal teams and external agencies to understand briefs, shape strategy, and ensure top-quality creative execution
- Safeguard Brand Standards: Maintain brand guidelines rooted in our playbook, and elevate the visual identity of eBay through bold, thumb-stopping creative work
- Pitch & Present Ideas: Communicate ideas clearly and confidently through compelling narratives and visual storytelling for in-house projects
- Stay Culturally Relevant: Keep up with industry trends, design innovation, and cultural shifts to inform and inspire fresh creative approaches
Salary benchmarks
Our take
Founded in 1995 as an online auction platform primarily catering to collectibles, eBay quickly emerged as a pioneer in connecting buyers and sellers in the digital realm. This early success propelled eBay to become to globally recognized leader it is today.
In the present landscape, eBay competes with industry giants like Amazon within the C2C eCommerce sector. However, eBay distinguishes itself by fostering an environment where businesses can cultivate and promote their brands on the platform, offering a tailored, community-driven experience for both sellers and buyers. By championing small businesses, eBay attracts sellers and socially conscious consumers, positioning itself in stark contrast to Amazon's corporate image.
The rising consumer interest in sustainability has presented economic opportunities for eBay, particularly as younger demographics gravitate toward purchasing pre-owned items. in response, eBay has directed its marketing efforts toward Gen Z customers and formed partnerships with cultural phenomena like Love Island, further solidifying its appeal among contemporary audiences.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
13% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- Comprehensive and competitive health and wellness program designed to meet your unique needs.
- We strive to provide programs that help support both mind and body, including quality healthcare insurance, wellness programs and preventative care.
- Stock Purchase Plans
- Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
- Stock Awards
- Life Insurance and Disability Benefits
- Credit Union Memberships
- Balancing work & life - eBay believes in providing you with the opportunity to be your best self in your professional and personal life. In addition to supporting flexible workstyles including hybrid and remote, eBay offers 4 weeks of paid sabbatical time for every 5 years of service
- Giving back to our community - We provide our employees around the globe with opportunities to have a positive impact on their local communities. Through the eBay Foundation, our company matches donations to eligible nonprofits up to $10,000 per employee per year. And our employee-led volunteer groups organize local giving and volunteering activities throughout the world
Company HQ
Greylands, San Jose, CA
Leadership
Jamie Iannone
(CEO, not founder)Studied at Princeton and Stanford University. Held executive roles at Walmart, Barnes & Noble, and The Children's Place, before becoming CEO of eBay in April 2020.
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