Creative Director

Vantor is forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence, helping decision makers and operators navigate what’s happening now and shape what’s coming next.  Vantor is a place for problem solvers, changemakers, and go-getters—where people are working together to help our customers see the world differently, and in doing so, be seen differently. Come be part of a mission, not just a job, where you can: Shape your own future, build the next big thing, and change the world. To be eligible for this position, you must be a U.S. Person, defined as a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, Asylee, or Refugee.

 Export Control/ITAR: Certain roles may be subject to U.S. export control laws, requiring U.S. person status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). Please review the job details below. Creative Director Location: Hybrid – Westminster, Colorado Reports to: Head of Corporate & Product Marketing Team: Manages up to 2 designers + external contractors Employment Type: Full-time Travel: Limited Clearance: Not required    The Opportunity We’re hiring a Creative Director to establish and lead a modern, scalable brand and creative practice at Vantor.   This is a builder role. You’ll help evolve our creative vision, scale our visual identity, and architect brand systems that help us achieve our business goals while rolling up your sleeves to help execute on the work.   More specifically, you’ll define how Vantor looks, feels, and shows up in the world. You’ll shape our creative culture and establish the systems that power our next stage of growth. You’ll have real ownership, influence, and opportunity to create something distinctive.   In your first 3-6 months, success looks like: Building the foundation of a strong, scalable brand design practice Evolving and systematizing our visual ecosystem to support go-to-market teams Elevating how Vantor shows up creatively across channels Enabling marketing, product, and leadership teams with compelling, differentiated creative   If you’re ready to build a modern creative engine inside a fast-moving company, we’d love to talk.   Please include a link to a portfolio showcasing brand system development, high-quality visual design, and examples of both strategic thinking and hands-on execution. We’re especially interested in work that demonstrates building or evolving a brand in a high-growth environment.   What You’ll Own Brand Strategy & Systems Lead the evolution and stewardship of Vantor’s brand strategy and visual identity Develop scalable brand systems, guidelines, and toolkits that support growth Ensure consistency and quality across every brand touchpoint   Creative Development & Execution Lead creative across: Website & digital presence Content marketing & thought leadership Product marketing & sales enablement Employer brand Events & trade shows Internal communications Serve as both creative director and hands-on designer when needed Concept and execute bold, differentiated creative concepts that push beyond the traditional B2B marketing playbook   Team & Operations Manage and mentor up to 2 designers Oversee contractors and creative partners Build efficient creative workflows, intake systems, and prioritization processes Integrate AI tools thoughtfully into creative workflows to drive speed and quality   Cross-Functional Partnership Collaborate with GTM, Sales, Product, and Leadership teams Translate strategic business priorities into compelling creative concepts   What We’re Looking For Experience 10–15 years of experience, including 5+ years in creative leadership roles Experience in high-growth technology environments (B2B preferred) Proven track record of building and scaling brand systems Experience balancing strategic vision with hands-on execution   Capabilities Exceptional graphic design skills Deep understanding of brand architecture and visual systems Strong copy instincts and storytelling ability High-level creative strategy and campaign development expertise Ability to operate both as a visionary and as a maker   Tools & Technical Skills Advanced proficiency in design platforms (e.g., Figma, Adobe, Canva) Digital asset management (e.g., MediaValet, Wistia, Microsoft) Project management tools (e.g., Asana) Demonstrated experience integrating AI tools into creative workflows   Mindset & Personality Self-motivated and highly curious Comfortable taking creative risks Pushes boundaries and challenges conventional B2B creative Resourceful and startup-oriented High standards with low ego Thrives in building from zero to one, not just managing mature systems. Pay Transparency: In support of pay transparency at Vantor, we disclose salary ranges on all U.S. job postings.  The successful candidate’s starting pay will fall within the salary range provided below and is determined based on job-related factors, including, but not limited to, the experience, qualifications, knowledge, skills, geographic work location, and market conditions. Candidates with the minimum necessary experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skillsets for the position should not expect to receive the upper end of the pay range. ● The base pay for this position within Colorado is: $143,000.00 - $238,000.00 annually.   For all other states, we use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop market-driven ranges for our roles, and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range. Benefits: Vantor offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond the standard, including a robust 401(k) with company match, mental health resources, and unique perks like student loan repayment assistance, adoption reimbursement and pet insurance to support all aspects of your life. You can find more information on our benefits at: https://www.Vantor.com/careers Additionally, this position is incentive eligible with a target based on contribution, company performance, and/or individual results achieved; the specific incentive plan and target amount will be determined based on the role and breadth of contributions. The application window is three days from the date the job is posted and will remain posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire.  If the job is reposted regardless of reason, it will remain posted three days from the date the job is reposted and will remain reposted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire.  The date of posting can be found on Vantor's Career page at the top of each job posting. To apply, submit your application via Vantor's Career page. EEO Policy: Vantor is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We believe in fostering an environment where all team members feel respected, valued, and encouraged to share their ideas. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.