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Executive Creative Director

Executive Creative Director

The Rundown AI, Inc.San Francisco, CA, United States
3 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

About the role

We are seeking an exceptional Executive Creative Director to lead the creative vision and output of Anthropic. As the creative leader of the brand, you will set the creative direction that defines how Anthropic communicates with the world—from breakthrough brand campaigns to innovative product communications. You'll be responsible for ensuring every piece of creative work reflects our position as a leader in AI safety and capability, translating complex technical concepts into compelling, culturally resonant creative that advances our mission.

This is a foundational creative leadership role where you'll establish the creative standards and strategic direction that will define Anthropic's voice in the market. You'll build and lead a team of world-class creative talent, collaborate with senior leadership to champion bold creative ideas, and ensure our creative output sets new standards for how AI companies communicate.

Responsibilities :

  • Establish and champion the creative vision for Anthropic across all touchpoints, from breakthrough brand campaigns to product launches to everyday communications
  • Lead creative strategy development, translating business objectives and complex AI concepts into compelling ideas and executions
  • Direct and mentor a team of creative directors, designers, writers, art directors, and other creative talent, fostering an environment where exceptional work thrives
  • Present creative work to senior executives and stakeholders, articulating strategic rationale and defending creative decisions with confidence
  • Partner with marketing, communications, product, research, policy, and go-to-market teams to ensure creative excellence across all customer touchpoints
  • Set and maintain creative quality standards that reflect Anthropic's leadership position in AI
  • Build and leverage relationships with top-tier creative agencies, production partners, and creative talent
  • Guide the creative development process from concept through execution, ensuring work is strategically sound, creatively distinctive, and flawlessly executed
  • Champion innovative approaches to storytelling and design that help audiences understand the transformative potential and importance of safe AI
  • Balance creative ambition with business needs, ensuring work delivers on both creative excellence and strategic objectives
  • Stay ahead of creative and cultural trends, bringing fresh perspectives and innovative approaches to the team

You may be a good fit if you :

  • Have 15+ years of creative leadership experience, with a proven track record of creating culturally defining work that drives business results
  • Possess an exceptional creative portfolio demonstrating strategic thinking, conceptual innovation, and craft excellence across multiple mediums (brand, product, web, content, experiential)
  • Have experience translating complex technical or scientific concepts into compelling, accessible creative work
  • Can articulate creative strategy with clarity and conviction to C-level executives and cross-functional partners
  • Have led creative teams at top-tier agencies or in-house studios, with experience recruiting, developing, and retaining world-class creative talent
  • Demonstrate creative recognition through industry awards (D&AD, One Show, Cannes Lions, etc.)
  • Are equally comfortable directing large-scale brand campaigns and ensuring excellence in high-volume creative work
  • Have exceptional presentation skills and the gravitas to champion bold creative ideas with senior leadership
  • Understand how to balance craft and speed, knowing when to push for perfection and when to prioritize momentum
  • Are passionate about AI and its potential to benefit humanity, with curiosity about technical concepts and willingness to learn
  • Strong candidates may also have :

  • Have experience working with technology companies, particularly in AI, emerging tech, or other complex technical fields
  • Have led creative functions through periods of rapid growth and organizational scaling
  • Have experience building in-house creative studios or hybrid models combining internal teams with agency partnerships
  • Understand the unique creative challenges of creating work in highly technical or regulated industries
  • Have experience with or knowledge of generative AI creative tools while maintaining a strong point of view on the role of human creativity
  • Have worked on creative that has influenced public perception or shaped cultural conversations around complex topics
  • Have experience creating creative work for both B2B and B2C audiences
  • Deadline to apply : None. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

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