Creative & Design Senior Manager - San Francisco at Plaid

San Francisco, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

AI, Technology, Consumer ElectronicsIndustries

Requirements

Experience in the AI, SaaS, tech, or electronics industry
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Design, Marketing, Management, or a related field
Experience in brand creative projects, especially in website creatives, brand design, digital design, video creatives, and global design project management
Excellent project management skills, capable of handling multiple projects, coordinating resources, and ensuring on-time and efficient delivery
Familiar with design process management and workflow standardization to improve team collaboration and efficiency
Cross-department and cross-region collaboration experience, capable of working with various departments to ensure the smooth execution of design projects
Strong communication skills, able to work effectively with cross-department teams

Responsibilities

Develop and optimize Plaud's visual identity system that balances aesthetics with performance (brand guidelines)
Create high-impact marketing assets across campaign key visuals, website, email, social media, events, and digital media channels
Direct photoshoots, video productions, and animation projects that elevate our brand storytelling (creatives delivery)
Create compelling visual narratives that explain complex product features in accessible ways
Stay current on design trends and technologies to continuously innovate our visual approach (visual narratives)
Partner with product, marketing, and sales teams to develop campaigns that drive branding, awareness, and conversion (cross-department collaboration)
Manage and coordinate the creative and design teams globally, ensuring efficient collaboration across teams and alignment with company goals for on-time project delivery (cross-region team management)
Responsible for the overall planning, progress tracking, resource allocation, and risk management of design projects, ensuring they are executed smoothly and delivered on time (project management and coordination)
Establish and optimize workflows and standards for cross-region teams, ensuring smooth design operations, improving efficiency, and enhancing output quality; establish guidelines and templates that maintain brand consistency while enabling scale (design process management)
Evaluate vendor proposals, manage vendor contracts, and ensure that services and products meet company standards and budget requirements (vendor management)

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Brand GuidelinesVisual IdentityMarketing AssetsKey VisualsWebsite DesignEmail DesignSocial Media CreativesEvent DesignDigital MediaPhotoshootsVideo ProductionAnimationBrand Storytelling

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the work location and arrangement for this role?

The position is based in San Francisco, California, with a hybrid location type.

What compensation can I expect for this position?

Plaud offers market-competitive compensation.

What are the key responsibilities and skills needed for this role?

The role requires developing brand guidelines, creating marketing assets for various channels, directing photoshoots and video productions, managing cross-region creative teams, and optimizing design workflows.

What is the company culture like at Plaud?

Plaud fosters a culture that champions continuous learning, rapid growth, career acceleration, innovation, collaboration, customer success, and a creativity-driven workplace.

What makes a strong candidate for this Senior Manager role?

Strong candidates will have expertise in visual design, brand storytelling, project management, cross-team collaboration, and experience leading global creative teams to deliver high-impact assets on time.

Plaid

Connects financial accounts to apps securely

About Plaid

Plaid simplifies financial data management for individuals and businesses by connecting various financial accounts to apps and services. Its main product is a set of APIs that allow developers to integrate financial data into their applications, enabling users to track spending, initiate payments, and access financial services all in one place. Plaid serves a wide range of clients, including app developers and financial institutions, and is used by popular apps like LendingTree and Square. Unlike many competitors, Plaid focuses on providing a comprehensive and scalable platform that supports various financial use cases, such as transactions and identity verification. The company's goal is to enhance the way users interact with their financial data, making it easier and more secure.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2013Year Founded

$714.3MTotal Funding

SERIES_DCompany Stage

Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

We've got you covered: From medical, life, and 401ks, we’re here to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.

Everyone is an owner: We want everyone to feel ownership over their work - literally, which is why we offer equity to full-time Plaids.

Vacation your way: We want to make sure you have time to meet your personal needs with unlimited PTO and two weeks of synchronous, company-wide vacation.

Grow your skills: Every Plaid is in control of their career development with our learning stipends, tools, and trainings.

Risks

Increased competition from API-based banking solutions like FIS's Code Connect platform.

Potential legal challenges, such as PNC's lawsuit over trademark issues.

Demand for enhanced transparency and security in financial data sharing.

Differentiation

Plaid offers seamless financial data integration through robust APIs for diverse clients.

Plaid's Pay by Bank for Bill Pay provides a cost-effective recurring payment solution.

Plaid's strategic partnerships enhance its value proposition in payroll and payment sectors.

Upsides

Plaid's expansion into the Triangle area indicates growth and increased hiring potential.

Partnership with Dwolla enhances Plaid's presence in the secure payments sector.

Collaboration with Ansa expands market reach through pay-by-bank capabilities for merchants.

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