Creative Lead (Web & Brand)

Position Overview

• Location Type: Remote
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Salary: Not specified
• Brief Description: The Magic Team is seeking a Creative Lead to oversee the work of a talented team and steer the visual direction of all branding initiatives at Linear. This role involves communicating Linear’s story, directing creative output, and championing design quality across various channels.

Requirements

• Proven ability to lead creative initiatives from 0 - 1: Demonstrated experience in conceptualizing and executing creative projects from initial idea to launch.
• Substantial experience in web design: Extensive knowledge and practical experience in web design principles and practices.
• Excellent visual, UI, motion, and interactive design skills: Strong proficiency in creating visually appealing and engaging user interfaces, incorporating motion graphics, and designing interactive experiences.
• Ability to think creatively about Linear’s web and brand presence: Capacity to develop innovative ideas that align with Linear’s brand identity and digital strategy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills: Excellent communication skills for conveying ideas, collaborating with stakeholders, and presenting creative concepts.

Responsibilities

• Communicate Linear's story—what we're building and why it matters: Articulate Linear’s mission, vision, and value proposition to internal and external audiences.
• Direct the team's creative output across various channels: Provide creative direction and guidance to the team to ensure consistent and high-quality design work.
• Champion for the highest bar on quality design across branding initiatives: Maintain rigorous standards for design excellence and ensure all branding materials meet the highest quality expectations.
• Partner with leadership and GTM stakeholders on marketing and branding campaigns: Collaborate with marketing and growth teams to develop and execute branding campaigns.

Application Instructions

• Not specified in the provided job description.

Company Information

• Company: Linear
• Founded: 2019
• Remote-First: Yes, Linear was established as a fully remote company.
• Team Distribution: Distributed across North America and Europe.
• Mission: To bring magic back to software by building an issue tracking and project management tool.
• Current Users: 10,000+ companies.
• Additional Resources:
  • Interesting and challenging work
  • Work life balance
  • Competitive salary and equity
  • Employee-friendly equity terms
  • Paid lunch and coffee during work days
  • Work remotely, no commuting to the office
  • Regular team events and offsites
  • 5 weeks paid vacation
  • 4 months paid parental leave
  • Learn how we think and work
  • A story about our mission: Read Me
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  • Sequoia Capital Spotlight: Designing for the Developers
  • Forbes: Linear's Developer Tools Are Popular — And Profitable