Associate Creative Director

About Ramp

Ramp is the ultimate platform for modern finance teams. Combining corporate cards with expense management, bill payments, vendor management, accounting automation and more, Ramp's all-in-one solution is designed to save businesses time and money, and free finance teams to do the best work of their lives. Our mission is to help build healthier businesses, and it's working: over 25,000 businesses on Ramp to save an average 5% and close their books 8x faster.

Founded in 2019, Ramp powers the fastest-growing corporate card and bill payment platform in America, and enables tens of billions of dollars in purchases each year.

Ramp's investors include Founders Fund, Stripe, Citi, Goldman Sachs, Coatue Management, D1 Capital Partners, Redpoint Ventures, General Catalyst, and Thrive Capital, as well as over 100 angel investors who were founders or executives of leading companies. The Ramp team comprises talented leaders from leading financial services and fintech companies-Stripe, Affirm, Goldman Sachs, American Express, Mastercard, Visa, Capital One-as well as technology companies such as Meta, Uber, Netflix, Twitter, Dropbox, and Instacart. In 2023, Ramp was named Fast Company's #1 Most Innovative Company in North America, LinkedIn's #1 Top Startup in the U.S., a CNBC Disruptor, and a TIME100 Most Influential Company.

About the Role

We seek an Associate Creative Director to lead the team in defining how photography, illustration/3D, video, experiential/event design, and campaigns become durable differentiators for Ramp. The ideal candidate has deep experience working on photography, video, and advertising campaigns and has a proven track record of independently leading these work streams. This person has a strong grasp of how in-house brand teams operate and has successfully led projects and teams to create excellent work. This role will partner closely with the Creative Director and cross-functional partners to define priorities, set direction, and oversee execution.

This is a management role, and the right candidate can inspire the team to do their best work, give thoughtful and constructive feedback, and evolve our existing work to be more aligned, consistent, and opinionated.

Please note that this Associate Creative Director role will require you to be comfortable being based in NYC. Ideally, working in person at our NYC HQ (located near Madison Square Park) at least 2 days/week.

What You'll Do

• Lead the creative development process for video content, including concept development, storyboarding, scriptwriting, directing, and post-production
• Oversee the production of high-quality photography and 3D assets for marketing campaigns, social media, and other promotional materials
• Collaborate with marketing, strategy, and writing teams to develop integrated marketing campaigns that align with brand objectives and target audience
• Drive our customer evidence photo and video program in partnership with the Customer Marketing team
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in video production, photography, and digital marketing to innovate and optimize creative strategies continuously
• Manage a team of creative professionals, providing guidance, mentorship, and feedback to ensure the successful execution of projects
• Work closely with external agencies and freelancers to expand creative capabilities and execute larger-scale projects when needed

What You Need

• BA or BFA in Graphic Design or New Media preferred
• Minimum 8 years of design and art direction experience in product-focused companies and experience managing teams in high-growth environments
• Impeccable taste in visual media (storytelling, narrative/docu-style videos)
• Strategic thinker, skillful communicator, and adept at giving creative direction
• Highly collaborative and great at establishing relationships
• Confident in presenting solutions to wider creative teams and working autonomously
• Expertise in commissioning diverse types of photography, ranging from documentary/reportage to portraiture and conceptual and still-life photography
• Expertise in the nuances of shoot production processes-from bidding, sourcing talent, creating shot lists, and on-set and post-production workflows
• Deep understanding and interest in new forms of photography/3D
• Experience setting direction and giving feedback on 3D. Has strong opinions on lighting, surfaces/textures, and the process/tools involved in creating renders
• Experience creating integrated campaigns across all marketing channels: digital, social media, paid media, mobile, offline, and print

Nice-to-Haves

• Great network: Agency roster, vendors, and freelancers you trust
• Ability to adapt, be proactive, and prioritize
• Ability to make hard calls and compromises-balancing tight timelines with executing quality work
• Ability to maintain a high bar for craft and elevate the work of others
• Clear and concise communicator with excellent presentation skills
• Capable of receiving and giving constructive criticism
• Flexibility and willingness to adapt in a constantly evolving landscape of creative projects
• Kind, curious, generous, low ego, and a great sense of humor

About The Team

The Ramp Brand team is a multi-disciplinary group of designers, illustrators, writers, and producers. We focus on defining and maintaining the company's brand identity and are integrated into most customer-facing projects. We accelerate the work of our colleagues by developing principles, establishing systems, and outlining standards that help the company scale beautifully and consistently. We create campaigns, events, web pages, and print materials that inspire and connect with our growing customer base.

Compensation

• The annual salary/OTE range for the target level for this role is $161,500-$190,000 + target equity + benefits (including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)

Benefits (for U.S.-based full-time employees)

• 100% medical, dental & vision insurance coverage for you
  • Partially covered for your dependents
  • One Medical annual membership
• 401k (including employer match on contributions made while employed by Ramp)
• Flexible PTO
• Fertility HRA (up to $5,000 per year)
• WFH stipend to support your home office needs
• Wellness stipend
• Parental Leave
• Relocation support for NY
• Pet insurance