Creative Director, Specs & Lens Studio

Santa Monica, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 229000 - 343000

Posted on: 13 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Snap Inc is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves live in the moment learn about the world and have fun together. The Companys three core products are Snapchat a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends family and the world; Lens Studio an augmented reality platform that powers AR across Snapchat and other services; and its AR glasses Spectacles.

The Specs and Lens Studio Marketing team unites Snaps consumer and developer marketing under one creative system connecting storytelling design and innovation to deliver world-class work across audiences. We build the Specs brand from launch to scale grow the Lens Studio developer ecosystem and drive flagship partnerships and campaigns that shape culture and redefine how the world experiences Snap.

As Creative Director you will lead the Innovation Studio the in-house creative hub powering Specs and Lens Studio Developer Marketing. Youre a hands-on creative leader conceptual copy-fluent and design-savvy who can think strategically while diving deep into craft. Youll shape ideas from insight to execution sell breakthrough creative and push work that connects culture creativity and technology.

Technically fluent with a strong understanding of immersive technologies including AR AI and wearables youll lead a multidisciplinary team of designers writers and conceptual creatives to deliver bold high-impact storytelling across campaigns partnerships and product launches.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Lead concept development and creative execution for Specs and Lens Studio campaigns.
Drive creative for flagship partnerships from brief to launch.
Be hands-on in conception copywriting and design direction.
Present and pitch creative ideas to senior stakeholders and partners.
Mentor and inspire the Innovation Studio team setting the bar for storytelling and craft excellence.
Partner closely with Global Brand Experience Comms and Product to align creative storytelling with strategic goals.
Uphold Snaps creative standards across all consumer and developer-facing work.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

Proven record of developing and mentoring creative talent and teams.
Hands-on creative leader actively concepting writing and building decks not just directing work.
Exceptional conceptual thinker with strong copy design and presentation skills.
Deep understanding of culture creativity and emerging technologies (AR AI immersive).
Experience leading multidisciplinary teams across consumer and developer campaigns.
Strong communicator and collaborator who thrives in fast-paced high-impact environments.
Balance of ambition humility and craft excellence.

Minimum Qualifications:

12 years of creative experience including 4 in senior or creative leadership roles and 2 years managing teams.
Portfolio demonstrating world-class conceptual thinking storytelling and design direction.
Proven record leading campaigns from strategy through launch across digital experiential and innovation work.
Experience across consumer and developer-facing creative.
Familiarity with AR AI or interactive innovation campaigns.
Recognition from top-tier creative or innovation awards preferred.

If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation please dont be shy and provide us some information.

Default Together Policy at Snap: At Snap Inc. we believe that being together in person helps us build our culture faster reinforce our values and serve our community customers and partners better through dynamic collaboration. To reflect this we practice a default together approach and expect our team members to work in an office 4 days per week.

At Snap we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race religious creed color national origin ancestry physical disability mental disability medical condition genetic information marital status sex gender gender identity gender expression pregnancy childbirth and breastfeeding age sexual orientation military or veteran status or any other protected classification in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws. EOE including disability/vets.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law (by example the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring where applicable).

Our Benefits: Snap Inc. is its own community so weve got your back! We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy on your own terms. Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid parental leave comprehensive medical coverage emotional and mental health support programs and compensation packages that let you share in Snaps long-term success!

Compensation

In the United States work locations are assigned a pay zone which determines the salary range for the position. The successful candidates starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills experience qualifications work location and market conditions. The starting pay may be negotiable within the salary range for the position. These pay zones may be modified in the future.

Zone A (CA WA NYC):

The base salary range for this position is $229000-$343000 annually.

Zone B:

The base salary range for this position is $218000-$326000 annually.

Zone C:

The base salary range for this position is $195000-$292000 annually.

This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs.

Required Experience:

Director