Creative Director

Gunderson Dettmer has an opening for Creative Director.

The Creative Director is responsible for shaping and executing the firm’s creative and brand expression across all marketing and communications channels.

This is a hands-on, player-coach role within a small, high-performing marketing organization. The Creative Director will set creative direction, contribute directly to creative production, manage a designer, and collaborate closely with internal teams and external partners to deliver compelling creative across campaigns, events, digital platforms, and multimedia content—including video.

Key Responsibilities

Creative Direction & Brand Stewardship

• Lead the firm’s creative vision and ensure consistent brand expression across all marketing touchpoints

• Own and evolve brand guidelines, visual identity, and creative standards

• Translate marketing objectives and messaging into engaging, on-brand creative solutions

Hands-On Design & Creative Execution

• Actively contribute to design and creative production across digital and print deliverables, including campaigns, event materials, presentations, publications, and web assets

• Balance strategic leadership with hands-on execution, particularly for high-visibility or time-sensitive initiatives

• Maintain high creative standards while working efficiently in a lean, collaborative environment

Video & Multimedia Oversight

• Oversee the creative direction and production of video content across formats and channels

• Support nimble, self-recorded video content for social media and digital platforms, providing creative guidance on storytelling, visual standards, and presentation

• Partner with external vendors and agencies on higher-production video projects, including concept development, creative direction, and quality control

• Ensure all video content aligns with brand standards and marketing objectives

Team Leadership & Collaboration

• Manage and mentor a small team of direct reports including designers and content creators, providing creative leadership, feedback, and professional development

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including events, campaigns, web, and communications to support integrated marketing initiatives

• Partner with external agencies, freelancers, and production vendors, ensuring creative alignment and executional excellence

Project & Stakeholder Management

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing effectively in a fast-paced environment

• Present creative concepts and recommendations clearly to internal stakeholders

• Ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest quality standards

Creative Operations & Continuous Improvement

• Establish and refine creative workflows, tools, and processes to support consistency and scalability

• Stay current on design, branding, and multimedia trends relevant to B2B and professional services audiences

• Identify opportunities to elevate the firm’s visual storytelling across channels

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in design, marketing, communications, or a related field

• 8–12 years of creative experience, including hands-on design and leadership responsibilities

• Experience overseeing or directing video and multimedia projects, both internally produced and vendor-led

• Background in professional services, B2B, or brand-driven organizations preferred

• Strong portfolio demonstrating brand systems, campaigns, multimedia work, and hands-on execution

• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and managing external agencies

Skills & Attributes

• Player-coach mindset with a willingness to roll up sleeves and execute

• Strong visual design sensibility and creative judgment

• Understanding of video storytelling and digital-first content formats

• Strategic thinker who connects creative work to marketing and business goals

• Clear communicator and collaborative partner comfortable working in a lean organization

Tools & Technology

The ideal candidate will be comfortable working across a range of creative and marketing tools, including:

Design & Creative

• Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)

• Figma (or comparable design and collaboration tools)

• PowerPoint / Keynote for client-facing and internal presentations

Video & Multimedia

• Adobe Premiere Pro and/or After Effects for video editing and motion graphics

• Familiarity with lightweight video capture workflows (self-recorded video, basic lighting/audio setups)

• Experience working with external video production vendors and post-production partners

Digital & Collaboration

• Familiarity with web content management systems and working alongside web teams (hands-on coding not required)

• Collaboration and project management tools such as Asana, Monday.com, or similar

• File-sharing and review platforms (e.g., SharePoint, Box, Frame.io, or equivalent)

Nice to Have

• Experience with motion graphics, animation, or interactive content

• Familiarity with social media content formats and platform requirements

• Understanding of accessibility and brand governance best practices

Why Join Us

This role offers the opportunity to meaningfully shape the brand and creative presence of an international law firm while working in a nimble, collaborative environment. The Creative Director will have hands-on ownership, creative influence, and the chance to expand the firm’s storytelling across design, digital, and video platforms.

The annualized base salary range for this position is expected to be $180,000.00-$230,000.00. While this range reflects the minimum and maximum value for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations, the offer for the successful candidate for this position will be based on job related capabilities, applicable experience, and other factors such as work location. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only and do not include bonus, benefits, or related incentives for which this position is eligible.  

In addition to offering competitive salaries, we also offer an excellent benefits package, which includes comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage; 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan; Flexible Spending Account, Paid Time Off and fertility and family building support.

Gunderson Dettmer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.