Senior Creative Director

Senior Creative Director

At PointsBet we do things differently.

Sure, we offer sports-betting, online casino, horse racing and more. We also have the best in-play offering in market and one of the best apps, but we’re a lot more than that.

Our mission is simple – we what to be the challenger to an increasingly regimented category. We want to re-write the book on sports betting and offer our customers a uniquely entertaining and exciting experience that will make PointsBet their number one sportsbook of choice.

To deliver this we need an experienced maverick brand designer with bold creative credentials, brave leadership skills and a strong intuition for knowing how far to push things.

The successful candidate will demonstrate an expertise in art direction and graphic design and will be responsible for developing game-changing visual assets and content across all of our marketing communications, including online & offline assets, motion graphics design, product illustrations, photography, layouts, graphics and brand design.

You are passionate about customer-focused visual solutions. You are a problem-solver. You are comfortable working in collaboration with various disciplines across the fast-packed organization to deliver effective marketing campaigns and product experiences. Most of all, you are a leader that can inspire great design thinking throughout the creative group and establish a clear vision for our visual identity.

THE ROLE

• You will work alongside the Brand Director to grow and deliver the PointsBet creative vision
• You will lead and be accountable for the standard of output across the business
• You can pitch creative strategy and ideas confidently and clearly to key stakeholders, as well as communicate in the same way to the creative team
• You will act as the gatekeeper of creative ensuring the continued progression of the team
• You will inspire everyone to push the boundaries of creativity and instill a collaborative, challenger-first approach to everything you do
• You can build relationships with stakeholders and have an in-depth knowledge of our customer, brands, products and content
• You will ensure all creative output/visuals are consistent with the overall brand
• You will lead multi-disciplinary projects from conception to completion
• You have the ability to creatively collaborate and communicate closely with teams and other stakeholders via a hybrid working model

SKILLS WE SEEK

• 2+ years of experience leading a creative team
• Sports betting industry experience is favored, but not mandatory
• Can create and lead an idea from start to finish.
• A portfolio that demonstrates innovative and original thinking.
• Strong work ethic. Is accountable, works smart and pushes self and others for results
• Ability to lead, manage and grow the team, not just create.
• Relates and works cooperatively with people across levels, functions, culture, and geography to achieve shared goals
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal and is effective in a variety of communication settings i.e. one to one, small and large groups, and among diverse styles and position levels
• Innovative and comes up with useful ideas that are new, better, or unique
• Learns quickly. Takes on the challenge of unfamiliar tasks
• Willingness to work some nights and weekends during busy periods of the sports calendar

WHAT WE OFFER

• Company paid medical plan for employees and dependents.
• Dental and Vision.
• 401(k) with a generous match.
• Bonus program.
• Medical and Commuter Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Paid Time Off and 10 paid holidays.
• Conveniently located in Downtown Denver just 3 blocks from Union Station

PointsBet is dedicated to a culture of high performance and ensuring our employees are setup to deliver their best. We offer a fast-paced, dynamic work environment where emphasis is placed on our most important asset: our people. If you are driven and in search of a new opportunity that values people, creativity, opportunity, results, and a commitment to excellence then this is where you want to be!

PointsBet is an Equal Opportunity Employer

ABOUT POINTSBET

We provide an opportunity for our people – our most powerful and irreplaceable resources – to work in an environment that is rewarding, fun, challenging, and an instrument for both personal and professional growth as PointsBet continues to become a major force in the newly legalized US Sports Betting market.

PointsBet is a sports betting operator that sits in the very rare position of owning and controlling its technology end to end. Our proprietary platform and our commitment to an in-house approach powers unrivalled innovation and personalized experiences that our customers cannot get anywhere else.

Our partnerships with leading sports organizations, teams and franchises provides both our customers and team members with unique sporting experience:

· Official and Exclusive Sports Betting Partner of the Denver Nuggets (NBA), Colorado Avalanche (NHL) and their home venue, Ball Arena

· Official Gaming Partner of the Detroit Tigers (MLB)

· Official Gaming Partner of the Detroit Red Wings (NHL) and Little Caesars Arena

· Proud Sports Betting Partner of the Detroit Pistons (NBA)

· Official Sponsor of the Indiana Pacers (NBA)

· Authorized Betting Operator of the National Basketball Association (NBA)

· Authorized Gaming Operator of Major League Baseball (MLB)

· Official Betting Operator of the PGA TOUR

· Official Sports Betting Partner of the National Hockey League (NHL)

· Official Betting Partner of LaLiga North America

· Exclusive, Official Partner of University of Colorado Buffaloes

As we continue to take the sports betting world by storm, we will continue to bring our proprietary and best-in-market technology, modernized and premium brand mentality, expert trading practices and proven growth marketing strategies to emerging sports betting markets.

Bet on us – there is no greater time than now to join the PointsBet family!

PointsBet views responsible gambling not only as an ethical responsibility but as an important part of a sustainable business model. We’re proud to be recognized as a socially responsible operator committed to integrating responsible gambling resources and tools throughout the entire player journey.

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