Creative Engineering Director
Criticalmass · San Jose
About this role
**Creative Engineering Director** **Role** Creative Engineering is the discipline that turns ideas into systems—the connective tissue between concept and code, between craft and scale. As a Creative Engineering Director, you own that discipline across accounts. You set the standards, define the vision for how design systems are built, and ensure every team under you pushes the same bar for craft, speed, and innovation. Internally, you're building the bench. You manage and mentor Creative Engineering Leads, Associate Creative Engineering Directors, and engineers coming up behind them, setting the standard for how design systems get built and how AI gets used as a tool that makes work better and teams faster. **You Will** **Ecosystem & Systems Leadership** • Define vision for complex, scalable design systems across websites, emails, social, in-platform interfaces, and more • Set strategy for Dynamic Creative Optimization and dynamic content across accounts • Identify ways AI can solve client challenges and improve workflows; champion adoption of new tools • Champion compliance, accessibility, and security standards across teams and clients **Client & Business Leadership** • Represent Creative Engineering with clients and in new business, creating compelling stories that win pitches • Build trusted relationships as the go-to voice on technical possibilities • Own high-stakes presentations, translating complex technical work into compelling narratives **Team Leadership & Culture** • Manage and mentor Creative Engineering Leads, Associate Directors, and engineers across the function • Lead innovation agenda, piloting new tools, formats, and processes • Champion talent development and culture, creating an environment where engineers grow and stay **Craft & Quality** • Set and enforce the bar for technical craft across every team you oversee • Stay close to the work to catch issues and coach fixes—lead by example, not just by title **You Have** • 10+ years in creative technology, front-end development, or related field with team leadership track record • Proven experience managing and mentoring managers and individual engineers • Deep expertise in design systems architecture with vision and strategy experience • Experience using AI to solve client challenges with a point of view on future investments • Strong presentation narrative for internal and external audiences • Experience representing a function in new business and client relationships • Track record of building and scaling teams, processes, and standards **What We Offer** • Maternity and parental leave (extra days) • Competitive benefits packages • Vacation, compassionate leave, sick days, and flex days • Access to online services for families and new parents • Diversity and Inclusion Board with 12 affinity groups • Internal learning and development programs • Enterprise-wide employee discounts **Work Model** Minimum 3 days per week in office to strengthen learning, collaboration, and engagement. **Equal Opportunity Employer** Critical Mass uses AI in recruitment to enhance postings and filter candidates, with human review central to all hiring decisions.
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