About UPshow
UPshow is the leading in-venue social media display network in the United States. With thousands of screens in venues (health clubs, restaurants, sports bars, and leading family attractions like Navy Pier) across the country, UPshow allows patrons to display their social media posts instantly on TVs within the venue. UPshow gives businesses a vastly increased social media presence by maximizing the customer posts inside their venues. In doing so, we enable businesses to automatically build a database of customers that they can connect with over social media, invite back, and encourage to stay longer and spend more.
About The Role
UPshow is looking for a Creative Director to lead the creative vision for the product and brand that’s rapidly changing the way businesses do TV. This position will be responsible for driving creative strategy and execution throughout the company’s product and marketing efforts.
This role reports directly to UPshow’s CMO and will be counted on to boost UPshow’s competitive edge in both product design and creative marketing.
Responsibilities
Product Design - Lead the evolution of UPshow's product and UX design to always be two steps ahead and at the forefront of the industry.
Brand Design - Define and own UPshow's branding and how it comes to life across product, sales and marketing.
Marketing Design – Lead creative design for all marketing efforts.
Creative Ownership - Ensure consistent branding across platforms.
Qualifications
Basic Requirements:
Builder’s Mentality – This person will enter the company during a period of rapid growth and will be expected to lead and make a meaningful impact.
Hybrid Skillset – Unique creative talent that spans across typical areas of expertise – digital, product, graphic design, presentation design, etc. Not required to be an all-star in every category, but willing to drive on whatever is needed to win.
Creativity – This person will have a “blank slate” opportunity to impact the UPshow product and all elements that are customer/prospect-facing.
Interpersonal Skills – Excellent internal/external communication skills are a must, as this person will be collaborating with colleagues across multiple functions daily.
Management Skills – This position will be responsible for leading, mentoring, and expanding the talented creative team at UPshow.
Adaptability – This person should be energized and excited by working in a fast-paced environment and be able to effectively manage the priorities of the creative team as changes occur.
Preferred Skills + Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in design, visual arts, marketing or related field.
5+ years in a creative leadership role, including experience in an agency setting and/or experience designing for digital products or services.
Strong working knowledge of product design, brand management, and marketing is a must.
Experience with Adobe Creative Suite and print/web design is preferred.
Prior SaaS experience would be ideal.
Experience working with large, national brands is a plus.
What Is UPshow?
1. We are on a rapid growth trajectory
2. We want you to grow with the company
3. We offer opportunities to earn equity
4. We are a well-funded technology startup
5. We have a strong leadership team
6. We have an awesome product
7. We have an international footprint of customers
8. We embody the scrappy startup culture that we’ve built & cultivated
9. We never have a dull day because our plates are always full
10. We are located in the heart of downtown Chicago at Franklin and Randolph