Sefaria, a nonprofit organization dedicated to building the future of Jewish texts in an open and participatory way, seeks a full-time Creative Marketing Manager to drive the organization's creative vision.
Position Overview
The Creative Marketing Manager is a full-time, remote US-based exempt position overseeing creative initiatives - both big and small - from concept to execution. They will own all design projects and ad campaigns for the organization's marketing, communications, and fundraising efforts. They will work closely with our design contractors, members of the marketing and communications team, the fundraising team, and the product team’s UX/UI designer.
The ideal candidate ensures projects are completed within budget and on time, while also delivering high-quality work. Responsible for the aesthetic, tone, and direction of creative, the Manager will report directly to the Sr. Director of Marketing and Communications.
In this position, you will:
- Lead creative projects, including developing ideas, presenting concepts, and managing execution
- Develop ~4-6 creative briefs per quarter for larger campaigns and creative projects, including setting goals, defining audience and channels, and setting strategic direction for each project
- Own the concepting and oversee the design of 20-30 creative assets per month, including: (60-70% of projects to be contracted out to external creatives)
- Landing pages, pop-ups, and banners (Unbounce, Figma)
- Videos (Premiere, AfterEffects)
- Print and digital marketing materials (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop)
- Email templates and design (Figma, Illustrator, ActiveCampaign)
- Social media and ad creation - graphic and video (Canva, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere, AfterEffects)
- Fundraising reports and materials (Illustrator, InDesign)
- Presentations (Canva, Google Slides)
- Other creative marketing and communications projects as they arise
- Manage our paid advertising work (~4-6 new campaigns per year + evergreen and ongoing campaigns), including:
- Executing our paid ad strategy for Google, Meta, YouTube, and other digital and print opportunities with support from the Sr. Director of Marketing and Communications
- Concepting ad campaigns and developing creative briefs
- Writing creative copy and coordinating with in-house writers
- Designing ad graphics
- Overseeing contractors
- Supervise and collaborate with creative contractors from concept to final delivery by writing briefs and providing feedback
- Manage and prioritize multiple creative projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines and budgets are met
- Collaborate closely with stakeholders (e.g., marketing team, product team) to understand project needs and objectives, and develop appropriate solutions
- Develop and maintain creative standards, guidelines, and best practices
- Monitor trends in the creative industry and apply them when appropriate
Attributes we’re looking for include:
- Exceptionally organized with an aptitude for detailed project management
- Ability to successfully track multiple projects, meet competing deadlines, and identify dependencies
- Strategic time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and projects
- Collaborative approach to work, in general, and specifically related to coordinating a team on complex and/or lengthy projects
- Committed to direct, clear, professional, and thoughtful communication
- Demonstrates success in working independently in a remote setting
- Shows a willingness and ability to adapt to change
- Passionate and enthusiastic for the work Sefaria does, and dedicated to supporting Sefaria’s mission
Experience, Qualifications, and Requirements
- At least seven to ten years of experience in marketing and graphic design
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience in a related field such as graphic design or advertising
- Proven track record of successful creative project management and developing successful ad campaigns
- Experience using established brand guidelines to create visual assets
- Ability to use knowledge of typography, color, and layout to create visually appealing designs (content and graphics) that clearly communicate information
- High-level proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, AfterEffects), Figma, and Canva
- HTML knowledge, preferred
- Experience using project management software such as Monday.com, preferred
- Proficiency in working with the technology in an online work environment, including GSuite, Slack, and Zoom (training will be provided, as needed)
Compensation
- The annual salary range for this position is $82,000 to $86,000
- Sefaria offers comprehensive medical insurance options, some of which are covered 100% by Sefaria for employees. Sefaria contributes an additional small amount towards dependent coverage
- Sefaria offers multiple dental plans
- Vision insurance is available as a voluntary benefit; Sefaria employees pay 100% of premiums for themselves and for any enrolled dependents
- Generous paid time off (15 vacation, 12 sick days) plus federal and Jewish holidays
- Paid parental leave ranging from 8-13 weeks
- 401(k) with up to a 4% match after six months
- Access to a Flexible Spending Account for health and dependent care expenses
- Employer-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
- Work-from-home utility reimbursement and office setup stipend.
Location
The Creative Marketing Manager may be based anywhere in the continental United States, with a preference for Central and Eastern time zones.
How to Apply
Click below to apply. You'll be asked to share your resume, a PDF portfolio highlighting your range (graphic design, ad campaigns, and more), and a cover letter that gives us a glimpse of your personality and creative brain at work. Applications without a cover letter and portfolio will not be considered.
Portfolios should include:
- A variety of original graphic design work, including work displaying your design process (ie, sketches/wireframes to final designs)
- Relevant work includes: landing pages, social media graphics, print ads, document design (one-pagers, annual reports, etc), email designs, marketing materials, and more
- At least two ad campaigns, showcasing the coordinating copy and designs for a multi-channel campaign
- Clear, short narratives for each entry, including your role in the project, and a problem and impact statement
For questions regarding portfolio requirements, please contact us at hiring[@]sefaria.org.
The deadline to apply is Friday, September 5th.
Additional Considerations
- If you meet more than 75% of the qualifications listed in this description, we encourage you to apply.
- If you have a disability and require accommodation or assistance with our application process, please send an email to hiring[@]sefaria.org.
- Sefaria does not accept solicitations of any kind from job placement services or phone calls from prospective candidates.
About Sefaria
Sefaria is a nonprofit organization dedicated to building the future of Torah in an open and participatory way. We are assembling a free, digital library of Jewish texts and translations and developing digital tools, educational resources, and engagement opportunities that enable people to deepen their study. Sefaria was founded in 2013 and has since become a mainstay of Jewish learning and education with more than 4 million users annually. Sefaria’s API powers nearly 80 independent projects and dozens of Torah-focused websites. Sefaria's team of nearly 30 full-time staff is remote, with employees based in several US cities and in Israel.
Sefaria provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Nothing in this job description or advertisement postings guarantees employment.