Intro:
The Juniper Brand & Communications Team is the company's nerve center for creativity and messaging. Our team is comprised of comms, brand advertising, creative development, customer experience marketing, and events. We are revitalizing a brand that disrupted the networking industry 25 years ago, and we are poised to do it again with industry-leading AI technology that is proven to significantly improve network operations for our customers' IT teams. Our charter is to develop and perpetuate a brand story that's as distinct and compelling as our AI-driven technology. Our work is making a measurable impact on our business and is one of the keys to achieving the company's audacious growth goals. We're an award-winning, fun (self-proclaimed), data-driven, art-inspired group of marketeers and creatives who are maniacally focused on building the best team in the industry.

Job Overview

We're looking for a hands-on Associate Creative Director with strong experience in directing and developing motion graphics, graphic design, web design and video. Your portfolio should demonstrate a modern, elegant design aesthetic, and be able to show off your creative process (you aren't just an order taker). You will help lead our in-house creative team to tell Juniper's story and convince the world that our AI-Native networking solutions are as life-changing and amazing as we think they are. Working with a sense of urgency, help us discover new and evolving expressions of the Juniper brand. Join our diverse and eclectic team of doers, makers, and roll-up-your-sleevers.

Key responsibilities

• Creative Leadership

Provide innovative and strategic creative direction to the design team, aligning and developing the brand's vision and business objectives.

Lead by example, fostering a culture of creative problem solving, collaboration, and excellence.

• Digital Experience Design

Conceptualize and oversee the development of end-to-end digital experiences, ensuring a cohesive and captivating user journey.

Stay at the forefront of digital design trends, bringing a modern aesthetic to all digital touchpoints.

• Motion Graphics and Video Production

Direct the creation of compelling motion graphics and video content that enhances the brand narrative.

Leverage strong visual storytelling skills to convey brand messages through a simple ownable visual style.

• Campaign Concept Development

Drive the conceptualization and execution of creative campaigns across digital channels.

Collaborate closely with marketing teams to ensure creative concepts align with campaign objectives and brand strategy.

• Digital Strategy

Contribute to the development of digital strategy, integrating creative concepts with data-driven insights to optimize user engagement.

Collaborate with digital marketing teams to ensure a cohesive and effective digital presence.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including marketing, product, and technology, to bring integrated digital solutions to life.

Ensure consistency in brand messaging and visual identity across all digital platforms.

• Quality Assurance

Conduct thorough reviews of motion graphics, video content, and digital experiences to ensure they meet the highest standards of creativity, quality, and brand consistency.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Digital Media, or a related field. Master's degree is a plus.
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years in a creative leadership role with a focus on digital design, motion graphics, and video production.
• Portfolio: A strong portfolio showcasing expertise in motion graphics, video production, web and digital design across various platforms.

Skills:

• Proficiency in design and video editing software (Adobe Creative Suite, After Effects, Premiere, etc.).
• Strong understanding of digital design principles and user experience best practices.
• Excellent conceptual thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to develop and communicate a compelling creative vision.
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills.

If you are a creative visionary with a passion for modern design, motion graphics, and deep digital story telling with a deep portfolio, we invite you to join our team and play a key role in shaping the digital future of our brand.