This Position is for Individual Applicants Only; No Third-Party Applications Will Be Considered
Think of your favorite book from childhood. Got it? Great. Now, that warm, joyful feeling you have right now—that’s what we do. Literati is a modern education and consumer technology company focused on helping kids fall in love with reading at every age and stage. We make it easy to find great books through our school book fairs, school store fundraising platform, and book clubs using a unique mix of human and machine intelligence. We’re on a mission to help parents + educators ignite a love of learning and a love of life.We take our brand very seriously.
Since its inception, Literati has distinguished itself with impeccable design standards, including world-class photography, video, copy, lettering + typography, event production, and design. We’ve worked in collaboration with some of the world’s top artists and illustrators in children’s literature, and have an in-house team of designers, copywriters, and producers. Our creative work is scrappy but artful, powerful but joyful, heroic but innocent.
ABOUT YOU
As Creative Director, you’ll be responsible for the artistic direction and execution of all Literati creative and brand assets, as well as managing our team of in-house creatives and freelancers. You will shape creative campaigns that resonate with children, parents and educators across both consumer and educational products. You’ll be a brand champion, bringing love, artistry, organization, professionalism, work ethic, and speed to our creative process. You’ll be working cross-functionally with internal clients (i.e.
sales, product, marketing) and external clients (schools, non-profits, partnerships) on delivering assets that meet and exceed the brand standard. You’ll be streamlining processes and procedures, knowing how to build creative teams that scale. You are someone whom creative professionals respect and admire, who can deliver feedback and raise the bar while maintaining kindness because you’ve been in their shoes. You can roll up your sleeves and help finish a project to meet a deadline.
REQUIREMENTS
10+ years experience in creative work (i.e. visual design, art direction, copywriting, creative direction, animation, film, production) for companies and/or agencies
Excellent creative conceptualization and ideation, as well as the ability to communicate creative vision to stakeholders and partners
Experience with both paid (i.e. direct response) and brand marketing campaigns
Strong management background in creative fields, having worked with and managed a variety of creative professionals (i.e. designers, copywriters, producers) in teams of 10+
Experience managing creative budgets and hiring freelancers
World-class portfolio of creative work across a wide range of brands, campaigns, and disciplines
The ability to effectively balance, prioritize, and make trade-offs centered around business objectives and brand goals
WE’D LOVE TO SEE
Strong individual expertise and IC work ethic in a specific creative discipline (i.e. copy, visual design, animation, video production)
Experience with direction of photo/video productions
Strong network of creative professionals and freelancers in Austin
Consumer and/or Education brand work and experience (i.e. not purely B2B)
Literary or Artistic inclinations
Agency experience
Experience with deep branding work across a range of brands
Event production experience
RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead the creative and execution of all brand assets, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders
Provide artistic direction and ideation on creative projects
Work cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders on creative campaigns that drive brand awareness and meet revenue goals
Manage a team of in-house creative professionals and freelancers including designers, copywriters, and producers to support Literati D2C and educational products
Streamline and develop creative processes at scale
Collaborate with Founder/CEO and VP of Marketing to help refine and set creative direction for the company, shaping Literati’s brand for the next decade
Manage creative budgets and figure out how to get scrappy (we use in-house teams and freelancers, not external agencies)
Disclaimer: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job. The employer reserves the right to modify this job description at any time.To be equitable to all Literatians, we have set compensation and a non-negotiation policy. We don't think a person’s pay should be determined by how comfortably they negotiate. As a result, we like to be transparent and up-front about the compensation. When we make an offer, we can provide options so that employees can choose between compensation packages that prioritize salary or equity.
The salary band for this role will be between $175,000 - $200,000. This position is classified as exempt and is not eligible for overtime pay.
ABOUT LITERATI
Literati was recently named Inc. magazine’s 7th fastest-growing company in Texas and 77th fastest-growing in the United States, as well as listed in Built In Austin’s 2022, 2023, and 2024 “Best Places to Work.” Jessica Ewing, Literati’s Founder and CEO, was named one of “Google’s Top 12 Most Innovative Minds” by Fast Company. We’ve raised over $60M in venture capital to date, with key investors including Founders Fund, General Catalyst, Felicis, 01A, Springdale, Silverton and Stephen Curry. We offer competitive salaries, company equity, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401k, short-term disability insurance, parental leave, employee assistance programs, flexible work schedules, and untracked time off.Literati is an equal-opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. We are dedicated to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness that sees, reflects, welcomes, and celebrates the innovation and talent of a diverse array of people. We seek people with drive and a touch of alchemy.
We also recognize that some people—particularly underrepresented groups, women, BIPOC, and LGBTQ+—may not be comfortable applying to a position unless they meet 100% of the qualifications. Even if your experience isn’t a precise match for the role, we highly encourage you to apply. And if your career has taken you to some spectacular (or spectacularly strange) places, we love a good story.Compensation Range: $175K - $200K
