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Creative Director, Developers

Location: United States (Remote)

Company: Discord

Job Type: Full-time

About the Role:

Discord is looking for a Creative Director to lead its Developer Marketing initiatives. This position is perfect for a visionary leader who can translate complex technical concepts into visually compelling narratives that engage game developers and B2B audiences. As Creative Director, you will shape campaigns, branding, and storytelling to inspire and educate game developers, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure creative excellence across all developer-facing touchpoints.

This is an exciting opportunity to strengthen Discord’s position as a vital platform for developers, from indie studios to AAA publishers, while crafting meaningful experiences for developers globally.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Creative Strategy: Develop and execute creative strategies for Discord’s developer marketing efforts, ensuring alignment with brand goals while engaging game developers in innovative ways.
• Campaign Ideation & Execution: Lead the design, ideation, and execution of impactful brand campaigns targeting developers to elevate Discord’s presence in the gaming industry.
• Strengthen Brand Identity: Shape and evolve Discord’s brand for game developers, ensuring a consistent and compelling presence across various touchpoints such as web, video, social, and events.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with marketing, product, social, and partnerships teams to ensure alignment and seamless execution of developer-focused initiatives.
• Creative Leadership: Build, mentor, and inspire a multidisciplinary creative team, fostering innovation and design excellence.
• Work with External Partners: Collaborate with creative agencies, game developers, and influencers to create visually stunning creative that enhances Discord’s reputation within the gaming community.
• Data-Driven Creativity: Use performance insights to optimize and refine creative strategies for maximum engagement and impact.
• Project Ownership: Oversee multiple projects, ensuring smooth execution, prioritization, and alignment with key company objectives.

What You’ll Need:

• 10+ years of experience in design-led creative roles, with 5+ years in leadership driving brand and campaign strategy.
• Expertise in engaging developer audiences, particularly within the gaming or tech industries, with a strong understanding of their needs and challenges.
• Proven ability to lead large-scale, multi-channel brand campaigns from concept to completion with measurable impact.
• Strong knowledge of brand identity, storytelling, and visual design principles, with a keen eye for audience engagement.
• Experience with event planning, especially in gaming or developer communities.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams and relationships with external partners like ad agencies and influencers.
• Passion for gaming and game development, with deep insight into the creative and technical processes within the developer community.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in creative tools like Adobe Creative Suite and Figma.

Bonus Points:

• Experience with or within a game development studio or esports organization.
• Deep passion for gaming and understanding of Discord’s role in the gaming ecosystem.
• Awareness of emerging trends in gaming, digital media, and content creation.

Compensation:

• Base Salary Range: $208,000 - $234,000 per year, plus equity and benefits.
• Compensation varies based on skills, experience, and education.

Why Discord?:

Discord plays a uniquely important role in the future of gaming. We’re a multiplatform platform that connects people, helping them bond over games, music, and shared interests. Join us in shaping the future of gaming communications and building lasting friendships with millions of users around the globe.

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