Smarsh

Creative Consultant

United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Information Technology & ServicesIndustries

Position Overview

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  • Job Type: Contractor - Independent
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Smarsh is seeking a seasoned Creative Consultant to lead the strategic evolution of our brand’s visual identity and digital presence. This is a 5-month contract engagement focused on delivering high-impact creative direction across marketing channels including web, digital, events, social, video, and user experiences. As a consultant, you will partner with internal stakeholders and external agencies to define and execute a scalable, modern visual system that enhances brand consistency and elevates customer engagement. Your work will directly support Smarsh’s positioning as a market leader in the tech and compliance space. Reporting to the Vice President, Communications & Brand, you will work with a small team of global designers and creative agencies to ensure that all visual elements align with Smarsh’s brand and message. Smarsh is an award-winning tech company that helps companies communicate and collaborate while staying ahead of ever-changing regulations. We need you to bring your most innovative, out-of-the-box, and scalable thinking to promote our market leadership and build awareness of our unique value.

Engagement Objectives

  • Define and drive the creative vision for Smarsh’s brand across digital and experiential platforms.
  • Deliver a modular design system that improves production efficiency and visual consistency.
  • Collaborate with internal teams and agency partners to produce high-quality creative assets aligned with business goals.
  • Provide strategic guidance on visual storytelling, branding, and user experience.
  • Ensure all creative outputs reflect Smarsh’s brand values, tone, and innovation.

Key Deliverables

  • A scalable, documented design system for use across Smarsh business units.
  • Creative direction and asset development for key marketing campaigns.
  • Visual guidelines for digital, social, and event-based content.
  • Recommendations for optimizing creative workflows and agency collaboration.

Consulting Scope

  • Partner with the VP of Communications & Brand and a global team of designers.
  • Advise on best practices in digital design, branding, and UX/UI.
  • Review and approve creative assets to ensure alignment with brand strategy.
  • Provide mentorship and feedback to internal design resources as needed.
  • Ensure consistency in branding, typography, color schemes, and overall aesthetic.
  • Guide and mentor designers and creative agencies.
  • Be a strong partner with our content team; work closely with copywriters to ensure visuals and messaging are cohesive.
  • Balance and deliver against the marketing needs of all three Smarsh business units (enterprise, corporate, and public sector) by presenting design concepts and creative strategies and bringing them to life.
  • Demonstrate curiosity and business acumen; stay updated on industry trends, design techniques, and emerging technologies.
  • Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources effectively.
  • Review and approve designs, artwork, photography, and graphics before production.

Qualifications

  • Proven experience as an Art Director or in a senior design role, preferably in the tech industry.
  • 10+ years of experience in art direction, visual design, or creative leadership roles.
  • Strong portfolio showcasing digital design, branding, and UX/UI projects.
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Figma, Canva.

Company Information

Smarsh empowers its customers to manage risk and unleash intelligence in their digital communications. Our growing community of over 6500 organizations in regulated industries counts on Smarsh every day to help them spot compliance, legal or reputational risks in 80+ communication channels before those risks become regulatory fines or headlines. Relentless innovation has fueled our journey to consistent leadership recognition from analysts like Gartner and Forrester, and our sustained, aggressive growth has landed Smarsh in the annual Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing American companies since 2008.

Skills

Creative Direction
Brand Identity
Digital Design
Visual Systems
Web Design
Social Media
Video Production
User Experience
Agency Collaboration
Brand Strategy

Smarsh

Archiving and compliance solutions provider

About Smarsh

Smarsh provides archiving and compliance solutions specifically designed for financial services, government agencies, and other regulated industries. Their main product is a cloud-based archive that allows organizations to securely store, search, and manage their communications data, including emails, text messages, and social media interactions. This system helps businesses meet complex security, data privacy, and regulatory requirements. Smarsh differentiates itself from competitors by offering a scalable Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) model that caters to both large enterprises and smaller organizations, ensuring that clients can adapt to evolving regulations. Their goal is to help organizations efficiently manage their communication data, identify risks, and maintain compliance, particularly through tools like Connected Capture for Microsoft Teams, which supports remote workforces.

Portland, OregonHeadquarters
2001Year Founded
$42.4MTotal Funding
BUYOUTCompany Stage
Enterprise Software, Cybersecurity, Financial ServicesIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Hybrid Work Options
Stock Options
401(k) Company Match
Employee Assistance Programme
Wellness Program
Adoption Assistance
Group Income Protection
Group Life Assurance
Maternity Leave
Paternity Leave
Workplace Pension Scheme
Monthly Wellness Allowance
Company Bonus

Risks

Integration with OpenAI's API may pose compliance and security challenges.
EU's AI Act requires significant adjustments to Smarsh's AI systems.
Expansion into Latin America may expose Smarsh to regional instability.

Differentiation

Smarsh offers cloud-native, context-aware archiving solutions for regulated industries.
The company integrates with popular tools like Microsoft Teams for seamless compliance.
Smarsh serves 9 of the top 10 banks, showcasing its industry trust.

Upsides

Smarsh's global expansion includes a new office in Costa Rica for enhanced support.
Integration with OpenAI's ChatGPT API enhances Smarsh's AI compliance capabilities.
Partnership with Verizon simplifies mobile compliance procurement for Verizon's clients.

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