Creative Director, Brand Design

About Testlio

Testlio is the originator of fused software testing, a unique approach to testing that combines humans and machines to help digital innovators deliver quality products at scale. In any location. On any device. In any language. Via any payment method. The company is distributed by design, with full-time people worldwide and part-time freelancers in over 150 countries. Clients include Amazon, Athenahealth, Microsoft, the NBA, Netflix, PayPal, Uber, Wayfair, and many more. Collectively, they have awarded us an industry-leading 4.7 G2 rating. To learn more, visit www.testlio.com.

The Role

We are seeking a Creative Director with a balanced blend of creative direction and graphic design skills, ideally hailing from a branding studio, design studio, or in-house background. This role is pivotal in elevating the look and feel of Testlio’s brand identity, transcending traditional design tasks to lay the foundational aesthetics that align with our strategic business goals.

As Testlio’s Creative Director, you will be an inspirational storyteller, sharing your reasoning and outcomes through the lens of trends, market understanding, and your own experiences. A champion for listening and building trust, you will have robust experience in stakeholder management, such as marketing, sales, and executive leaders. You will have the ability to create just enough processes to manage creative requests that come in across the business and coordinate these tasks to the right internal team members or freelancers.

Why You Will Love Working at Testlio

• Fast-paced company with no bureaucracy, empowering people to make decisions and own initiatives.
• Global team with colleagues from all around the globe and ongoing virtual events to keep us connected.
• Great culture where everyone lives and breathes our six values.
• Fully distributed model, giving you room to work from anywhere within your region.
• Work-life balance, with generous time off benefits and personal wellness days.
• Stock options on top of your base salary - we are all owners at Testlio!
• Continuous learning support where you will have a personal development fund.

What Would Your Day Look Like

• Lead the creation, execution, and management of creative work at the highest level.
• Craft compelling assets across various formats, including our website, marketing content, sales enablement materials, demand generation campaigns, videos, virtual and physical events and more.
• Manage the design process from conception through to final execution, incorporating feedback and revisions to meet high standards of excellence.
• Be strong conceptually and creatively, as well as a hands-on designer who enjoys execution work.
• Uphold meticulous attention to detail and a relentless pursuit of craft.
• Live and breathe identity systems design, strategically, creatively and operationally.
• Collaborate closely with the VP of Marketing to enforce brand guidelines company-wide.
• Be a leader, manager and mentor to other designers, with one direct report to start.

What You Need to Succeed

• 7-10 years of proven experience in brand design and art direction in-house or with agency. Portfolio required when applying.
• 2+ years of people management experience.
• Experience managing both brand and lead generation creative strategies.
• Ability to think strategically about brand identity and translate it into visually compelling design elements.
• Willingness to roll-up sleeves and get the work done in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-focused design skills with a keen eye for detail and design aesthetics.
• Strong teamwork skills to effectively collaborate with the growth team to bring your creative visions to life.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, adhering to deadlines and maintaining high-quality standards.
• A scrappy, entrepreneurial spirit and willingness to enthusiastically accept challenges.
• Proficiency in a range of design software and tools, including Adobe Creative Suite and web design platforms.

What is the candidate consideration process

We do our best to bring on individuals who will be excited about their role and who have the potential for a great future with Testlio. Since we are 100% distributed we give you the chance to meet with multiple people throughout the organization to give you an idea of who you would be working with, and what the role expectations will be. Our interview process can take about 4 to 6 weeks to complete.

• Application review
• Screening interview
• Multi-part assessment
• Hiring manager interview
• ~4 team and stakeholder interviews
• Hiring manager additional conversations
• Reference checks
• Offer & background check

Diversity and Inclusion

Testlio is an equal-opportunity employer deeply committed to creating an inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds and identities. We are female-founded and 46% of our team identifies as women. See the DEI section of our website for more information.