Director of Brand and Creative Services

The world of digital retail media, music, and television is in the midst of explosive growth as brick‑and‑mortar businesses seek to create savvy, personalized, and engaging experiences for their customers, patrons, and members. And Rockbot wants the same. We’re seeking an agency‑grade Director of Brand and Creative Services who sets—and defends—an uncompromising standard of excellence and innovation for our brand. As our creative leader, you will help us re‑express a well‑defined and articulated brand identity that is evolving rapidly as we grow, scale and innovate. This role requires a rare blend of visionary thinking and hands‑on craft: someone who can architect a creative direction that stands up to scrutiny, then jump into the work to ensure every detail meets the highest bar. Reporting directly to the SVP of Marketing, you’ll be responsible for delivering top‑grade visual storytelling that elevates and energizes our brand, deepens market differentiation, and resonates through every channel—from major campaigns to the smallest design element. If you thrive on creating standout work, reimagining brands as they grow, and fiercely protecting creative integrity, this role is for you. This is a true player‑coach role that blends creative vision, brand stewardship, team leadership, and hands‑on craft. Your time will be thoughtfully balanced across: 20% Creative Direction & Brand Evolution : shaping the future of the Rockbot brand and setting the creative standard across the business 20% Hands‑On Creative Execution : rolling up your sleeves to bring ideas to life and elevate key deliverables 20% Team Leadership & Creative Mentorship : inspiring, developing, and raising the bar for creative talent 20% Campaign Development & Visual Storytelling : conceiving and delivering memorable, high‑impact brand moments 10% Creative Operations & Systems : building scalable processes that enable exceptional work at speed 10% Agency & External Partner Leadership : directing and managing creative partners to ensure excellence and consistency This role is ideal for a creative leader who is equally energized by defining the vision, developing great talent, and personally shaping the work that brings a brand to life. You will have the freedom and responsibility to accelerate a brand that is in a transformation stage, and have the ability to leave a lasting creative mark on a high‑growth tech company. Brand Leadership & Evolution Own the Rockbot brand identity and continuously evolve it to match the company’s trajectory, product innovation, and market momentum. Set and uphold a creative benchmark that reflects excellence across all expressions of the brand. Reimagine the brand system as the company grows—ensuring it remains modern, coherent, and differentiated. Act as the brand’s guardian, confidently defending creative decisions with strategic clarity and expert rationale. Creative Direction & Craft Lead the creation of visually compelling, story‑driven campaigns that communicate our value with sophistication and emotional impact. Oversee concepting and execution for web, product launches, video, digital, content, and experiential—always raising the bar. Maintain an exacting eye for design, narrative consistency, and creative craft across all assets. Roll up your sleeves and contribute hands‑on design, direction, and refinement to key deliverables. Collaboration & Leadership Partner with Marketing, Product, Sales, and Executive teams to ensure creative direction is aligned with business strategy and growth. Mentor, motivate, and elevate internal creatives while establishing scalable creative processes and brand systems. Manage agency partners and freelancers to deliver consistently excellent work. Present creative work with conviction—grounded in insight, strategy, and brand principles. Domain Expertise & Qualifications 7–12+ years of creative experience with top‑tier agency training and deep expertise in the tech industry, with preference to experience in SaaS‑based businesses similar in stage to Rockbot. A portfolio that showcases world‑class visual storytelling, brand evolution, and integrated campaign work. A reputation for demanding excellence—both in conceptual thinking and executional detail. Ability to build, adapt, and scale brand systems that evolve alongside fast‑growth companies. Hands‑on mastery of design craft, supported by strong conceptual, editorial, and narrative instincts. Strong leadership presence, with the ability to inspire teams and champion bold creative. Expertise with core creative tools (Figma, Adobe CC, etc.) and a passion for staying ahead of design trends. About Rockbot Rockbot is an omnichannel media platform committed to elevating customer and employee experiences while fostering stronger connections in real‑world spaces. Rockbot addresses the challenges businesses face in media management with integrated solutions spanning music, TV, digital signage, and advertising. Its mission is to enrich on‑premise experiences with media technology, where every interaction is elevated and memorable. From independent local businesses to large national brands—across nearly every industry, including restaurants, bars, retailers, and more—Rockbot provides all the tools and licensed content businesses need. Backed by leading investors including Google and Universal Music Group, Rockbot is the future of out‑of‑home media. Compensation Rockbot takes a market‑based approach to pay, and pay may vary depending on your location in the U.S. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job‑related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. The base compensation band for this role is $180-210K, as well as equity, and benefits for all team members. Our Values Drive: We pursue our mission with relentless tenacity, passion, and optimism and inspire those around us to do the same. We love the journey and are on offense all the time. Yesterday was good enough for yesterday, but today we have to do even better. Accountability: We take ownership of our promises, responsibilities, behaviors, and products, and we expect the same of others. Standing behind our mistakes, communicating honestly, and making things right creates trust and strong relationships. Curiosity: We are hungry to learn and continually deepen our knowledge, skills, and understandings. We have a growth mindset and are intellectually curious. We challenge our beliefs and seek feedback and insights from others. The “Why” and “How” always matters. Empathy: We embrace that no two people or businesses are the same. We strive to understand others as deeply as possible and feel their pains and passions. Ingenuity: We work hard but we think smart. We bring creativity, technology, and practicality together to solve tough challenges. Integrity: We say what we mean, and do what we say, simply, clearly, honestly. Rockbot is an Equal Opportunity Employer, but that’s just the start. We believe different perspectives help us grow and achieve more. That’s why we’re dedicated to hiring and developing the most talented and diverse team – which includes individuals with different backgrounds, abilities, identities and experiences. #J-18808-Ljbffr