Overview
Creative Director
Location : Orange, CA, USA
Experience level : Senior (4+ years). Lead brand and creative for utility infrastructure and engineering services. Hands-on creative leadership for field-facing communications and integrated campaigns. Translate complex technical content into clear, on-brand materials used on-site across the U.S. Role involves shaping brand systems and driving production of digital, print, environmental, and vehicle collateral, in collaboration with Operations, Engineering, and Safety teams.
Responsibilities
- Define and own brand strategy, messaging hierarchy, and scalable visual systems for technical and field-facing channels.
- Lead creative execution for integrated campaigns (digital, print, signage, vehicle / field collateral), ensuring clarity and safety compliance.
- Manage and mentor a small creative team and cross-functional contractors; set priorities, review work, and build production workflows for fast on-site turnarounds.
- Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, and Safety to translate complex technical content into clear, actionable communications for stakeholders and end users.
- Oversee vendor relationships and production budgets; approve artwork, manage timelines, and ensure quality control from concept through deployment.
- Establish measurement and optimization routines to use performance insights to iterate on creative and improve engagement and adoption.
Qualifications
Required :
4+ years in creative leadership or senior art direction with demonstrable experience shipping integrated campaigns and branded systems.Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite and a strong portfolio showcasing brand work across digital, print, and environmental graphics.Hands-on experience managing creative teams, external agencies, and production vendors with on-time, on-budget delivery.Excellent stakeholder communication skills and comfort working on-site across U.S. field locations.Proven ability to simplify technical content for diverse audiences (demonstrated through portfolio work or case studies).Preferred :
Experience in utility, industrial, or B2B technical sectors (safety communications, environmental signage, fleet branding, or municipal / utility procurement processes).Background in UX / UI or digital product design and familiarity with web CMS, HTML / CSS basics, or digital asset management systems.Proven experience working with safety teams and producing field- or operations-facing collateral for regulated environments.Benefits & Culture
On-site leadership role with direct impact on operations and public-facing communications across the USA.Collaborative, mission-driven environment that values practical creativity, safety-first thinking, and measurable results.Competitive compensation, professional development, and opportunities to lead high-visibility, cross-functional initiatives.Health coverage : medical, dental, and vision plans; employer contributions.Retirement : 401(k) plan with company match.PTO & leave : paid time off, holidays, and parental leave.Professional development : budget for conferences, training, and certifications.Work tools : company-provided laptop and field equipment; travel expense reimbursement.Relocation & commuting : relocation assistance and commuter / parking benefits for on-site staff.Wellness & support : Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and mental health resources.How to apply
Please submit your resume and a portfolio link highlighting relevant brand, environmental, and technical-communications work.
Role context and location notes
Seniority level : Mid-Senior level | Employment type : Full-time | Job function : Design, Art / Creative, and Information Technology | Industry : Construction
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