Creative Director

The Twist Creative Director will lead a team of thinkers and doers, while bringing a mix of marketing expertise and business understanding to the position, promoting our company and that of our valued clients. We're looking for an experienced manager, someone that can inspire others, taking our creative to a new level as we continue to grow. The ideal candidate will have a natural eye for design and a drive to inspire dynamic ideas that connect with all types of audiences, spanning Twist Business Units. The role requires thought leadership and an understanding of the unique interplay between design, engineering, biology, and business needs of Twist Bioscience.What You'll Be Doing Produce fresh, innovative work that translates complex ideas into compelling print materials and digital experiences for visually sophisticated audiencesDevelop creative strategies, campaign concepts and visual treatments (including, photography, video, social) for product and brand marketingConduct brainstorming sessions with global marketing, regional marketers and product managers, maintaining strategic and creative thinking to develop innovative and actionable creative initiatives in a fiscally responsible mannerSupervise a cross-functional team of graphic and visual designers, copywriters, photographers/videographers, and project managers in the strategic development of messages and deliverablesEnsure brand consistency across all platforms, web, e-commerce, trade shows,presentations, social media, packaging, and various marketing collateral.Effectively manage a team of outside vendors and agencies to complete a variety of creative projects like videos, campaign advertising etc. Review and approve art and copy developed by the team, ensuring deliverables that effectively address marketing goals and challengesPresent, or oversee presentation of final concepts, and obtain approvals for deliverablesAbility to be hands-on with design when necessaryAnalyze brand tracking, market trends, consumer need, and the competitive landscapeMeet budget standards by forecasting and managing expensesFollow regulatory and ISO 13485 requirementsWhat You'll Bring to the Team At least 10 years of experience concepting, creative directing, designing and developing marketing communicationsDemonstrated a service-driven approach while leading creative initiatives in partnership with other departmentsHave an understanding of life sciences and the ability to translate complex ideas into impactful marketing communications.Passionate about storytelling through compelling writing and visuals Great eye for aesthetics and detailsAbility to simplify and express complex concepts visuallyPrevious experience managing designers and agenciesExpert level proficiency in a variety of design platforms, including but not limited to Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign) Figma, CanvaEnthusiasm to learn about the biotech industry and how scientists thinkDemonstrate a portfolio of previous projects, compelling concepts and designsWork with C-Suite and Leadership directly to present concepts and ideasAbout Twist BioscienceTwist Bioscience synthesizes genes from scratch, known as "writing" DNA. Just as children learn to both read and write, the next phase of development for the genomics revolution is the ability to write DNA.At Twist Bioscience, we work in service of people who are changing the world for the better. In fields such as health care, agriculture, industrial chemicals and data storage, our unique silicon-based DNA Synthesis Platform provides precision at a scale that is otherwise unavailable to our customers.Twist Bioscience Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Twist Bioscience Corporation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic characteristics, or any other category protected by law.The base cash compensation for this California-based role is below. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for bonus, equity, and a generous benefits package. Final compensation amounts are determined by multiple factors, including candidate skill, experience, expertise, and location and may vary from the amount listed above. Compensation may be different in other locations.San Francisco Bay Area Pay Range$190,000-$245,000 USD