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DruvaDirector, Creative & Brand
This full-time Director, Creative and Brand opening works in a hybrid pattern, with the Santa Clara headquarters as the base. The director is the creative lead…
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This full-time Director, Creative and Brand opening works in a hybrid pattern, with the Santa Clara headquarters as the base. The director is the creative lead for how the Druva brand looks, sounds and moves across digital channels, physical spaces, video and live experiences. The VP of Corporate Marketing is the direct manager for the role. The director manages an in-house team of designers, video specialists and web creatives, and…
Job Description
This full-time Director, Creative and Brand opening works in a hybrid pattern, with the Santa Clara headquarters as the base. The director is the creative lead for how the Druva brand looks, sounds and moves across digital channels, physical spaces, video and live experiences. The VP of Corporate Marketing is the direct manager for the role.
The director manages an in-house team of designers, video specialists and web creatives, and is expected to remain hands-on rather than only approving work. A core task is turning ideas from agentic AI and data security, or from cyber resilience and platform design, into imagery that technical and business buyers grasp fast.
Other work includes shaping keynote visuals and executive storytelling, setting the look and direction of the company website, and overseeing video, motion and social output. The director also plans the brand's showing at worldwide events and trade shows, maintains brand standards and the design system, manages agencies and production budgets, and reports on how creative work moves awareness and campaign results.
Druva frames its market as one being redefined by AI. Candidates are expected to use AI tools to widen exploration and speed production without giving up originality or craft. The ideal profile includes At least eight years leading brand, creative or design work, a portfolio with strong web and campaign work, and experience building intake, review and quality processes.
Responsibilities
- Guide the visual identity and tone of the Druva brand across every touchpoint
- Lead, mentor and grow the in-house designers, video and web creatives
- Partner with executives on keynote visuals, storytelling and thought leadership
- Shape the look and experience of the company website
- Oversee video, motion and social creative, including product explainers and brand films
- Define creative for global events and tradeshows with the events team
- Set an AI-aware creative operating model with clear standards for human craft
- Oversee creative staffing, agency partners and production spend
- Maintain brand standards and the design system, and report on creative impact
Requirements
- At least eight years leading brand, creative or design work
- Track record of growing a cross-disciplinary creative team through coaching
- Portfolio that demonstrates sharp creative leadership in brand, web and video work
- Working knowledge of AI in the creative process and a clear view on responsible use
- Experience turning complex technical concepts into clear visual storytelling
- Experience running a creative studio and staying hands-on with execution
Qualifications
- Creative leadership within AI, SaaS, cloud, security or enterprise infrastructure companies
- Experience reshaping a brand inside a fast-scaling company
- Hands-on work in motion, experiential or big-format event creative
- Fluency with Asana, Figma, Canva and Midjourney
- Background in growing an internal creative group from a small base
Core Skills
Benefits
- Health and wellness coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Life and disability insurance
- Possible bonus or commission payouts, plus equity
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Where is this job located?
This role is anchored at Druva's Santa Clara headquarters and follows a hybrid pattern.
What is the pay range?
The posting gives a pay range of $196,000 to $274,667 per year. Base pay may vary based on location, skills and experience.
Who does this role report to?
This position reports up to the VP of Corporate Marketing.
What experience is required?
The posting asks for a minimum of eight years leading brand, creative or design teams, including coaching creatives.
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