SGNL was founded in 2021 by product and engineering leaders from companies such as Google, Okta, and Microsoft to push the boundaries of what is possible in the enterprise authorization space. We help enterprise companies eliminate standing access and consistently protect critical systems and data.
SGNL’s platform helps companies achieve a Zero Standing Privilege (ZSP) security posture by continuously and contextually evaluating user access and authorizing access only when needed. This reduces the risk of data breaches and security incidents caused by compromised accounts or misuse.
SGNL is backed by leading investors like Costanoa Ventures, Fika Ventures, Moonshots Capital, and Resolute Ventures and industry giants like Cisco and Microsoft.
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About You
The Creative Director will lead SGNL’s brand strategy, creative direction, and execution across all GTM channels, ensuring that our visual and narrative storytelling stands out in a competitive industry. This individual will oversee creative initiatives from concept to completion, collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop assets that support product launches, sales enablement, and brand awareness efforts. In this role, you will manage a network of contractors, with the potential to build an in-house creative team as SGNL scales. This position is ideal for a visionary leader with a strong design background, experience in digital content, and the ability to produce high-impact assets for a technical, security audience.
Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience in a creative role, with at least 5 years in a senior creative leadership position, ideally within the technology or cybersecurity sector
- Experience sourcing, vetting, and managing contractors or agencies, as well as direct management experience of in-house designers and creators
- A strong portfolio showcasing expertise in digital content creation, brand development, and integrated campaigns, with proven experience leading successful creative initiatives in fast-paced environments.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere, After Effects), Figma, Hubspot, and other industry-standard design and video production tools
- A strategic and creative thinker with the ability to translate complex ideas into compelling visual and narrative content that drives business outcomes
- Demonstrated experience managing creative processes, from ideation to production, with a focus on delivering high-quality assets on time and within budget
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to partner effectively with stakeholders in Product Marketing, Sales, Demand Generation, and external agencies
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and adapt to changing deadlines in a dynamic work environment. Demonstrates sound judgment in assessing when a deliverable needs to be “good enough” to meet business needs versus when to pursue perfection for high-stakes projects.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate creative concepts and project status to both creative and non-creative audiences
Responsibilities
- Develop and lead SGNL’s brand strategy, defining a cohesive visual and narrative identity that captures our mission, differentiates us in the market, and resonates with target audiences in the identity security space
- Oversee the design and production of all creative assets, including website content, marketing collateral, social media graphics, videos, and presentations, ensuring brand consistency and quality across all deliverables
- Drive the creative process from concept through execution, collaborating closely with Product Marketing, Demand Generation, Sales, and other internal stakeholders to deliver impactful assets that align with strategic goals
- Lead creative direction for integrated campaigns, working with Marketing and Sales teams to ensure a unified look and feel across various channels and touchpoints, including web, email, events, and digital advertising. This includes developing and maintaining systems of self-serve design templates and assets that GTM teams can leverage independently.
- Establish SGNL as a recognizable and trusted brand in the identity security industry by delivering creative assets that enhance thought leadership and support content strategies around education, storytelling, and engagement
- Manage relationships with external contractors, agencies, and freelancers to support creative needs, while maintaining high standards for quality, consistency, and brand integrity
- Drive experimentation with new creative approaches, visual trends, and formats, continuously innovating to keep SGNL’s brand fresh, relevant, and engaging
- Provide leadership and mentorship to creative contributors, fostering an environment that encourages collaboration, creativity, and excellence in every project
- Plan for the expansion of the creative function, with the opportunity to build and lead an in-house team as SGNL grows
Additional Information
- Base salary range for this position: $150,000.00 - $225,000.00 per year*
- Eligible to participate in SGNL's Equity Incentive Plan
* Final offer will be at the company's sole discretion and determined by multiple factors, including years and depth of relevant experience and expertise, location, and other business considerations.
SGNL is excited to offer full-time employees the following, growing list of benefits:
- Health benefits (medical, dental, and vision)
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Sick Leave
- Latest Apple equipment (as of your joining date)
- Customizable home office package, including external monitor, desk, office supplies
- Amazon Kindle and books covered by SGNL
- Company board game socials
- Professional development programs (Both inside and outside of SGNL)
- Your choice of work environment (i.e. Work from Home, Work from an Office, Hybrid)
SGNL reserves the right to amend or modify for any reasons in accordance with applicable law.
Does this all sound exciting to you? Apply! Even if you don't meet 100% of the qualifications above, we encourage you to still apply because we know that the confidence gap and feeling like an imposter can stop truly amazing candidates and we want to speak with you. We’re excited to review your application and do not require a cover letter (unless you want to submit one).
Not located where the job is posted? Still apply! Our HQ is located in Palo Alto, CA but our people don’t have to be since we’re remote, hybrid, or in-person friendly. We offer a competitive salary, an employee equity plan, 3 weeks of PTO (with an additional week for each year of service), and health coverage.
SGNL is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We want to celebrate what you bring to our team and know we can always get better. SGNL is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. We are also committed to ensuring equal opportunity in employment for qualified persons with disabilities. Please email [email protected] or discuss with your recruiter if you require any reasonable accommodations throughout the recruiting process.
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What We Do
SGNL was founded in 2021 by product and engineering leaders from companies such as Google, Okta, and Microsoft to push the boundaries of what is possible in the enterprise authorization space. We help enterprise companies to make sense of access to sensitive information and ensure the trust of their customers.
SGNL offers an integrated access service for organizations to have a single pane to manage authorization based on role, context, and justification, remediate authorization requests, and prevent anomalous user behavior through modeling expected user behavior across applications.
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