Creative Director

Company DescriptionAt Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.At our core, Western Digital is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we’ve been doing just that. Our technology helped people put a man on the moon.We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest growth organizations in the world. From energizing the most competitive gaming platforms, to enabling systems to make cities safer and cars smarter and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and public cloud, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.Binge-watch any shows, use social media or shop online lately? You’ll find Western Digital supporting the storage infrastructure behind many of these platforms. And, that flash memory card that captures and preserves your most precious moments? That’s us, too.We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, storage devices and platforms for business and consumers alike. Our data-centric solutions are comprised of the Western Digital®, G-Technology, SanDisk® and WD® brands.Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. It’s You & Western Digital. Together, we’re the next BIG thing in data.**Job Description**:The Consumer Solutions team at Western Digital is seeking an experienced Design Director to develop and lead a newly formed creative team to support Western Digital’s category-leading Consumer Retail brands: SanDisk, SanDisk Professional, WD and WD_BLACK.As the champion of overall design excellence, they will align teams to innovative and effective design solutions from inception through to delivery, impacting a varied and diverse set of design needs across all stages of the customer journey, from initial awareness, to point of purchase, and user experience.The Design Director must be an effective communicator, with the comfort and ability to effectively relay creative concepts and solutions to creative teams and key stakeholders. They must also be willing and able to jump in and create designs themselves when needed.- Willingness and capability to produce designs yourself when needed- Lead development of content that is resonant across a variety of touchpoints including product launches, category storylines, and curated events- Establish a best-in-class network of internal and freelance talent, and production partners to lead development of content that supports business needs- Support development of creative software UI/UX experiences that are optimized for improved usability, usefulness, and exceptional visual design- Understand our communities’ needs through insights and data to creatively and strategically express them through campaign ideas, content and stories- Partner with business leadership to distill needs into actionable design initiatives and elegant creative solutions to them**Qualifications**:- 10+ years of experience working with in-house creative teams or creative agencies- 5+ years leading multi-disciplinary creative teams including Design, Copywriting, Video, UI/UX, 3D/Motion Graphics- Demonstrated ability to strategically create and execute integrated campaigns with a consumer brand- Comfort working directly with a variety of software and tools to visualize and develop innovative design projects- Experience working with global brands; consumer technology brand experience a huge plus- Experience building effective teams across different locations and time zones.Additional InformationWestern Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.LI-CK1