Director Of Design, Brand + Creative (Remote)

A little about us. Splunk is the key to enterprise resilience for the 11,000+ organizations that use our Unified Security and Observability Platform. We regularly appear on a lot of “Best Places to Work” lists and we think it’s because we encourage our Splunkers to bring their whole, authentic selves. So bring your work experience, problem-solving skills and talent, of course, but also bring your joy, your passion and all the things that make you, you. Because when you feel free to be you, it makes it a lot easier for us to be us.
As Director of Brand Design, you will lead an in-house creative team of designers who create all customer-facing content. Reporting to the Senior Director, Brand + Creative, you will be responsible for driving the visual look for the Splunk brand and overseeing our design systems—including a design vision for web, campaigns, events, templates, and other programs . You will partner across the organization to establish our visual identity, shape the brand, build relationships with strategic partners, and help ensure our visual expression meets all the needs of the company. We’re looking for a creative dreamer who can translate business needs into amazing customer experiences.

You’ll also be responsible for guiding a talented team of designers – helping them build their skills and grow their careers. If you’re an exceptional communicator, a creative thinker and have a passion for building a fun, iconic (and Splunky!) brand, we’d like to talk to you!

Responsibilities:

• Help organize systems and operations to ensure a smooth creative process and efficient workflows.
• Develop, refine, and evangelize creative ideas and campaigns that are thoughtful and clear, across all channels.
• Drive our visual identity and design systems to accelerate Splunk’s position as the market leader in Security and Observability solutions. This includes leading a vision for color, photography, illustration, typography, composition, iconography, and other brand elements.
• Strategize, develop, and execute a global design system to drive engagement, loyalty, and fuel business growth.
• Grow strategic relationships with peers, partners, and employees in order to create a positive working environment and amazing culture.
• Deliver content and digital experiences that are simple, human, inspiring, and beautiful.
• Lead, inspire, and coach a team of talented designers to create amazing creative work.
• Gain a deep knowledge for Splunk products and services as well as our market position.

Requirements:

• Work history and understanding of all digital channels such as web design and UX, experiential design through events and office spaces, broadcast and video, thought leadership, demand and brand campaigns, and motion graphics/animation.
• 10+ years as a design leader and creative director, preferably with a high-tech large-scale brand ($1b-$5b+), who pushes for design excellence and operational rigor with a high degree of creativity — reaching both the heart and minds of customers.
• Keen eye for great design and have the ability to guide teams toward great work.
• You deeply invest in understanding and uplifting the people around you and have a history of attracting, retaining, and developing strong creative talent.
• Track record of building great relationships with strategic partners and establishing a positive team culture.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and guide work through bottlenecks and setbacks.
• Experience designing, creating, and organizing global design systems.
• Experience leading creative teams either in-house or agency, and able to scale teams with both in-house and agency resources.
• Creative portfolio that includes produced work for visual identity and advertising campaigns.
• Expertise with design tools (Adobe Creative Cloud, Figma) and familiarity with enterprise brand management tools (Workfront, Brandfolder, Adobe Experience Manager)
• An understanding and experience in B2B enterprise businesses—from thought leadership to demand generation and lead flow.

Note: Splunk provides flexibility and choice in the working arrangement for most roles, including remote and/or in-office roles. We have a market-based pay structure which varies by location. Please note that the base pay range is a guideline and for candidates who receive an offer, the base pay will vary based on factors such as work location as set out below, as well as the knowledge, skills and experience of the candidate. In addition to base pay, this role is eligible for incentive compensation and may be eligible for equity or long-term cash awards.

Benefits are an important part of Splunk's Total Rewards package. This role is eligible for a competitive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) plan and match, paid time off, an ESPP and much more! Learn more about our comprehensive benefits and wellbeing offering at splunkbenefits.com. here.

Base Pay Range

SF Bay Area, Seattle Metro, and New York City Metro Area

Base Pay Range: $190,400.00 - 261,800.00 per year

California (excludes SF Bay Area), Washington (excludes Seattle Metro), Washington DC Metro, and Massachusetts

Base Pay Range: $172,800.00 - 237,600.00 per year

All other cities and states excluding California, Washington, Massachusetts, New York City Metro Area and Washington DC Metro Area.