Creative Director job at Givebutter in Austin, TX, Denver, CO, Indianapolis, IN, Los Angeles, CA, San Francisco, CA, New York, NY, Salt Lake City, UT, Minneapolis, MN, Seattle, WA, Nashville, TN

Title: Creative Director Location: Remote Department: Product, Design, and Engineering Location Remote, Austin, TX, Denver, CO, Indianapolis, IN, Los Angeles, CA, Minneapolis, MN, Nashville, TN, New York, NY, Salt Lake City, UT, San Francisco, CA, Seattle, WA Employment Type Full time Location Type Remote Department Product, Design, and EngineeringDesign

Compensation

Total Cash Compensation Range $215K – $240K

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Company Description

Givebutter is the most-loved nonprofit fundraising and CRM platform, empowering millions of changemakers to raise more, pay less, and give better. Nonprofits use Givebutter to replace multiple tools so they can launch fundraisers and events, use donation forms and donor management (CRM), send emails and text blasts—all in one place. Use of the Givebutter platform is completely free with a 100% transparent tip-or-fee model. Givebutter has been certified as a Great Place to Work® in 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024, and is the #1 rated nonprofit software company on G2 across multiple categories. Our mission is to empower the changemaker in all of us. We believe giving should be fun, so you’ll want to do it again, and we also believe that work should be fun, so that you’ll have the greatest impact. We are excited to hear from talented people who want to work with other talented people in making the world a butter place—and have fun along the way. Role Description Givebutter is a fun brand with a serious mission. The Brand Design team brings that combination to life across every channel. The Creative Director will lead the evolution of our brand language and its expression across product, marketing, and events over the next several years. This is a hands-on leadership role. You'll shape creative direction for a growing team while personally making the creative calls that ensure our work is inspiring, culturally relevant, and unmistakably Givebutter. We're looking for someone who connects creative work to impact, who can balance elevated craft with practical execution, and who understands that great design makes changemakers proud to use our platform.

Responsibilities

Define and evolve Givebutter's visual language across brand, marketing, product, events, and digital experiences Direct our growing team of designers and creatives, and manage relationships with external agencies, freelance specialists, and production vendors Build scalable creative systems (templates, brand guidelines, asset libraries) that maintain quality while enabling speed Art direct photography, video, motion, and illustration work—from briefing through final delivery Partner cross-functionally with Marketing, Product, and Leadership to align creative vision with business goals Be a key driver on a wide range of brand activations and experiences Translate nonprofit impact into emotionally resonant visual stories that build long-term brand equity Champion the use of AI tools for rapid prototyping and creative exploration while maintaining high craft standards We want to hear from people who... Have 8+ years of design and creative leadership experience with a strong design-oriented portfolio showing brand identity, campaigns, art direction, and systems work Can personally execute high-quality design work when needed while also leading and developing a team Connect creative decisions to mission and metrics. You make the "why" as compelling as the "what" Thrive in high-growth environments where you balance craft with velocity, knowing when to push for excellence and when to ship Can effectively art direct work across different media (photography, motion, video, events) Bring equal enthusiasm to flagship moments and scalable systems Maintain a strong network of illustrators, photographers, directors, editors, and production vendors Bonus Points Experience leading brand work at consumer brands Track record building creative operations from scratch in scaling organizations Deep familiarity with nonprofit operations and the fundraising landscape Direct experience with motion design and video production More about Givebutter

Benefits

Remote Work: Work remotely from one of our 10 hubs (Austin, Denver, Indianapolis, Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, Salt Lake City, Minneapolis, Seattle, and Nashville). Health Insurance: We offer Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance covered 100% for employees as well as HSA and FSA accounts. Dependent Care Coverage: We offer coverage for dependents, with 50% of Medical, Dental, and Vision premiums covered for all eligible dependents. Mental Health: Givebutter health insurance plans come with access to a TalkSpace membership. 401k: We offer a 3% 401k match for all eligible employee's. Vacation and Holidays: Givebutter offers a Flexible PTO policy with uncapped vacation days and company-recognized holidays. Wellness Week: Givebutter closes for one week each summer to prioritize rest and recharge for the entire team. Parental Leave: We offer 12 weeks of paid leave for all parents and comprehensive leave planning management through Aidora. Home Office Stipend: Upgrade your home office with company-sponsored expenses, including high-quality laptops, monitors, and modern technology. Charitable Giving: Employees are encouraged to donate up to $50/month to any verified nonprofit they wish to support on Givebutter. Professional Development: We offer learning and development reimbursement opportunities. Love What You Do: We are a mission-driven company serving the charitable sector. Feel good about the work you're doing and the company you work for. Interview Process Below is a high-level outline of our standard interview process Recruiter Screen: A 30-minute conversation to learn more about your background, walk through the role, and ensure mutual alignment on expectations, values, and logistics. Hiring Manager Interview: A deeper dive into your relevant experience, skillset, and working style. This is your first opportunity to connect directly with the person who may be your future manager. Assessment (technical or non-technical): This stage will vary based on the role. It could involve a live coding session, case study, or take-home project. Some roles may include two parts to this stage to evaluate both practical skills and problem-solving approaches Values Interview: A conversation with team members focused on how you align with our core values and leadership principles. References: We connect with a few folks you’ve worked closely with to get a better picture of your working style and impact. Offer: If all goes well, we’ll move to the offer stage! Please note, we will have an AI note-taking tool join most of our interviews. Hi potential new butterslice! A recent study from LinkedIn showed that most women apply to jobs only when they meet 100% of the requirements, whereas men will hit the apply button if they hit 60%. Givebutter is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. So to the women and nonbinary folks out there feeling unsure if you're a perfect fit, we strongly encourage you to apply! Apply tot his job Apply To this Job