Job details
Job type full-time
Full job description
Upsie provides extended warranties to protect the products our customers rely on and loveWe provide the best prices, most transparency into coverage terms, and the best customer service throughout the purchase, coverage, and the claims processWe`re a young company preparing for significant growth backed by a top vc firm Here`s what folks have to say about upsie - techcrunch (http://techcrunch.com/2019/05/28/upsie-nabs-5m-to-build-a-direct-to-consumer-warranty-service/) and true ventures (https://trueventures.com/blog/upsie-builds-transparent-warranty-platform).
Guiding the design and copy direction, the creative director will bring a mix of marketing expertise and business understanding to the position in order to advance our sales goals and establish upsie`s brand in the marketWe`re looking for an experienced manager of people, someone who inspires others and who is excited to take our creative & brand to a new level as we continue to growThe ideal candidate has a natural eye for what looks good and reads well, a natural curiosity to learn about new advertising trends and ideas, and has a drive to inspire dynamic ideas that connect with all types of audiences across many advertising channels.
What you`ll do
Lead the creative team in the production of all social media, email, web, print, television and other digital marketing collateral
Spearhead and manage content strategy for both small-scale and large-scale projects, digital and brand design, engaging content and approaches for advertising in new marketing channels
Collaborate across the growth team to develop advertising strategies, create marketing plans, analyze results, and identify opportunities for testing and learning
Champion creative direction to make compelling and captivating advertisements that engage viewers into purchases on our website - work towards the broader vision of making upsie a recognized and trusted brand by telling our story
Review and approve art and copy developed by the team, ensuring deliverables that effectively address marketing goals and challenges
Produce fresh, innovative work that translates complex ideas into compelling advertisements across all mediums and groups of consumers
What you bring
Hands on experience in dtc ecommerce advertising, preference given for those who worked on early stage companies
5 years of related experience with 3+ years of creative direction in agency or corporate setting
Strong understanding of social media marketing best practices in terms of creative design and driving engagement
Prior experience with copywriting, design, or production
Will thrive in a remote-first, distributed work environment based on central time
What we offer
Competitive salary
Paid time off
Health insurance
Freedom to explore solutions you are passionate about
Work from wherever - we`ll fly everyone to be together a few times a year when it`s safe
About our culture
We`ll drop everything to help out a customer
No ping pong tables, free beer or fitness centers - unless you`ve got one in your wfh setup!
Flexible hours - we have one morning for team & company meetings and the rest is work time
Everyone respects and is kind to one another - feedback is welcome, jerks are not
We believe in life outside of the company - just get your work done while you`re working
Minnesota summers are short - we have half day fridays from memorial day to labor day
About upsie
Warranties shouldn`t be complicated and extremely expensiveThat`s why we existUpsie is transforming the way consumers purchase protection for their electronic devices by providing an easier, quicker, and more affordable warranty solutionWe are a numbers-driven business, but we always have and always will put customers first.
