Location: Denver,CO, USA
About Ping Identity: At Ping Identity, we believe in making digital experiences both secure and seamless for all users, without compromise. We call this digital freedom. And it's not just something we provide our customers. It's something that inspires our company. People don't come here to join a culture that's built on digital freedom. They come to cultivate it. Our intelligent, cloud identity platform lets people shop, work, bank, and interact wherever and however they want. Without friction. Without fear. While protecting digital identities is at the core of our technology, protecting individual identities is at the core of our culture.We champion every identity.One of our core values, Respect Diversity, reminds us to celebrate differences so you are empowered to bring your authentic self to work We're headquartered in Denver, Colorado and we have offices and employees around the globe. We serve the largest, most demanding enterprises worldwide, including more than half of the Fortune 100. At Ping Identity, we're changing the way people and businesses think about cybersecurity, digital experiences, and identity and access management. Ping is looking for an Art Director for our In-House Brand and Creative team. Together we'll design work on a wide range of global touch points including Brand, Product Marketing, Demand Generation Campaigns, Events and more. The ideal candidate is proficient from big idea concept ideation to visual art direction to production, ideally with experience from well known creative agencies developing 360 integrated campaigns (including Video, Social, and Web) from concept to completion showing steady growth from junior production design roles to mid-level Art Director. Responsibilities: Creative & Design Collaborate with Brand, Content, and Product Marketing to shape Ping's first impressions and customer journey, and develop design treatments and style guides for multi-channel assets. Participate in strategic brainstorming, campaign development, and creative execution, designing presentations that maintain a strategic thread from concept to execution. Brand Stewardship Enforce the Ping brand look and feel across all content and channels, refreshing and extending the visual identity through various media. Establish best practices and provide art direction to ensure quality and alignment in content, working with external agencies and freelance designers. Collaborate with marketing partners to design global and localized sales materials, approaching projects with a strategic lens and strong storytelling skills. Required Skills and Experience: Bachelor's Degree or higher in Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Digital Media Design, Advertising/Portfolio school or equivalent combination of education and work experience Eight (8) years of relevant experience, with Five (5) or more years as an Art Director (Advertising Concept, not just graphic design or production) in a well-known agency or leading/high-profile brand. Strong background in advertising, a strategic mindset, and a talent for creative brainstorming and execution creating marketing/advertising campaigns across marketing channels: digital, social media, paid media, mobile, offline, and print - from concept to completion Possesses strong communication design skills, understanding the synergy between layout, color theory, typography, and information hierarchy. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Google Slides, and Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Office, Slack, Asana; mid-level proficiency in After Effects Salary Range: $120,000 - $140,000 In accordance with Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act (SB 19-085) the approximate compensation range for this role in Colorado is listed above. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors, such as knowledge, skills, and abilities.Life at Ping: We believe in and facilitate a flexible, collaborative work environment. W 're growing quickly, but remain true to the innovative, can-do startup values that got us here. Most importantly, we keep hiring talented, smart, fun, and genuinely nice people because that's who we want to succeed with every day. Here are just a few of the things that make Ping special: A company culture that empowers you to do your best work. Employee Resource Groups that create a sense of belonging for everyone. Regular company and team bonding events. Competitive benefits and perks. Global volunteering and community initiatives Our Benefits: Generous PTO & Holiday Schedule Parental Leave Progressive Healthcare Options Retirement Programs Opportunity for Education Reimbursement Commuter Offset (Specific locations) Ping is the collective sum of all our individual experiences, backgrounds and influences and we pride ourselves in growing and learning together. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone's individuality is respected and everyone has an Identity. In recruiting for new colleagues, we welcome the unique contributions you can bring and encourage you to be your best self. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities