Creative Director at Atlan

Who We Are Atlan is building the missing context layer for data and AI, helping enterprises close the AI value chasm and finally move AI pilots into production. Today, 95% of AI pilots fail because AI systems don’t understand the context behind data: what it means, how it’s governed, and how it should be used. Atlan unifies this context by connecting to every part of the data and AI stack, enabling teams to build, collaborate on, and activate shared context across data, business, and AI workflows, including for AI agents. Trusted by global enterprises like Mastercard, Workday, General Motors, Unilever, Ralph Lauren, FOX, Nasdaq, and Medtronic, we’re backed by world-class investors including GIC, Insight Partners, Meritech, Peak XV, and Salesforce Ventures WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS 🧭 Atlan is one of the fastest-growing companies in the modern data and AI stack — trusted by the world’s largest enterprises and loved by a community of more than 140,000 data practitioners. In one of the noisiest categories in tech, we consistently punch above our weight. From unforgettable multi-channel experiences at industry events like Gartner’s D&A Summit, Snowflake Summit, and Databricks’ Data+AI Summit, to digital campaigns that shape how teams think about data and AI, Atlan’s creativity and execution make us stand out. We’re now looking for a Creative Director to shape the future of how Atlan shows up to the world — evolving our brand identity for the AI era and building the creative systems that help us lead an entire category. ✨ See how Atlan showed up at Snowflake Summit 2025 → Link to LinkedIn posts [Upgrade to PRO to see link] YOUR MISSION 🚀 As our Creative Director, you’ll lead and inspire our in-house creative team, and agency partners, to bring Atlan’s story to life across every touchpoint — digital, physical, and experiential. You’ll combine visionary thinking with hands-on craft, using AI to accelerate exploration while applying creative judgment to produce work that cuts through the noise and punches above its weight. From reimagining our presence at major industry events to building scalable systems that empower Atlanians to bring our brand to life at scale, your leadership will define how Atlan’s brand evolves and scales in the AI era. WHAT YOU’LL DO 💡 - Lead a multidisciplinary in-house team and external agencies across brand, digital, and experiential design. - Set and evolve the creative vision for Atlan’s brand in the AI era — using AI for rapid ideation and production while ensuring every output meets a high bar of originality and craft. - Own the brand system: visual identity, guidelines, and scalable frameworks that empower teams company-wide. - Run Atlan’s in-house creative studio, delivering campaign and event assets that stop the scroll, spark emotion, and reflect world-class creative judgment. - Partner across teams — Growth, Field Marketing, Content, Product Marketing, Sales Enablement, and the Executive team — to translate strategy into storytelling. - Elevate our presence across every surface, ensuring every experience cuts through the noise and communicates Atlan’s brand positioning. - Lead creative direction for major industry events, ensuring Atlan stands out for our data and AI mission. - Champion craft, feedback discipline, and creative bravery — inspiring bold ideas and flawless execution. WHAT YOU BRING 🎨 - 8+ years in design or creative leadership roles, with 4+ years leading creative teams or agencies. - Expertise across brand, digital, campaign, and experiential design. - Hands-on fluency in Adobe Creative Cloud, Figma, and modern creative and AI-enabled tools. - Demonstrated ability to use AI to accelerate creative workflows while applying rigorous human judgment to refine and elevate the output. - Proven ability to translate business strategy into world-class creative storytelling. - Experience building scalable brand systems that balance creativity with consistency. - Collaborative leadership style — you bring clarity, inspire great work, and elevate others. - A player-coach mindset: you love the craft, sweat the details, and model excellence. 📁 Portfolio required: Please include a link to your portfolio showcasing brand systems, campaign work, and examples of creative leadership. Why Atlan? Joining Atlan means being part of a global movement to help data teams do their life’s best work. Here’s what you can expect: - Competitive Compensation: We benchmark at the top of the market and keep compensation simple: strong base salary, performance‑based variable pay, and impact‑driven equity, so your total rewards grow in step with the value you create over time. - Health & Wellness: From Day‑1 health, dental, vision, and mental health to pet‑care perks and flexible health stipends, we design benefits offerings that lead in each country we're in. - Flexible Time Off & Leave Policies: We trust you to own your energy: flexible time off and modern leave so you can unplug properly, support yourself and your loved ones, and come back ready to drive an impact. - Accelerated Growth & Learning: Develop at an uncommon velocity through cutting-edge tech, complex implementations, and an experienced team that values mastery. - AI Native Culture: Atlan is where AI-native builders come to build the systems the future of work will run on. AI isn’t an add-on, it’s woven into how we build, think, and work every day, empowering every Atlanian to move faster and create a bigger impact. - Global, Remote-First, High-Trust: Work from anywhere with a diverse team across 15+ countries, in a trust-first, async environment that gives you true flexibility and ownership over how you work. Equal Opportunity Employer Atlan is committed to building an inclusive, diverse, and authentic workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.