Creative Director

Company Overview

Bumble Inc. is the parent organization behind Bumble, Badoo, Bumble For Friends, and Geneva. Established in 2014 by Whitney Wolfe Herd, Bumble emphasizes fostering healthy and balanced relationships through its pioneering platforms focused on dating and friendship. Badoo, launched in 2006, stands as a veteran in web and mobile dating. Bumble For Friends enables platonic connections, while Geneva supports community engagement based on shared interests.

Role Summary

The Bumble Creative Studio seeks a seasoned Creative Director to collaborate closely with the CEO/Founder, Chief Marketing Officer, and marketing leadership. The role entails leading a multidisciplinary creative team to craft compelling, impactful branding and marketing projects, ensuring alignment with company values and strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the creative function across Bumble's global platforms.
• Define and implement clear, bold creative strategies tailored to various stages of the marketing funnel.
• Maintain brand identity and creative standards consistently across multiple markets.
• Proactively evaluate and enhance project briefs to elevate quality and stakeholder engagement.
• Serve as a principal collaborator with the CEO in ideation sessions, driving innovative campaign development.
• Demonstrate hands-on leadership by actively participating in creative production while overseeing team output.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external agencies to deliver high-quality creative content within set timelines and budgets.
• Oversee projects spanning marketing, partnerships, experiential activations, and digital initiatives to foster growth.
• Mentor and motivate team members to excel and develop professionally.
• Adapt to evolving company dynamics and champion innovation within the creative team.

Qualifications and Experience

• Over 10 years of experience in creative roles, preferably with a design foundation and strong conceptual skills.
• Proven leadership and emotional intelligence to inspire creative teams amid dynamic settings.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities, confident in presenting creative rationale to stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience.
• Comprehensive understanding of the full design process from research, strategy to execution.
• Experience implementing new tools and workflows to enhance creative output.
• Expertise with creative software such as Adobe Creative Cloud, Figma, and openness to leveraging AI technologies.
• Sound knowledge of motion design principles and digital media landscapes including video and social content.
• Track record of delivering impactful projects on time and within budget.
• Ability to collaborate across departments and time zones effectively.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, changing, and creatively challenging environment.
• Strong organizational skills, keen attention to detail, and excellent time management.
• Ability to successfully manage multiple projects concurrently under tight deadlines.
• Deep appreciation for popular culture and its influence on creative work.
• Solid strategic and operational grounding in design and copywriting.
• Passion for Bumble’s brand vision and values.

Additional Information

AI Usage: Bumble values innovative use of AI to amplify creative impact. Applicants are encouraged to responsibly integrate AI in their applications, emphasizing authenticity without fabricating experiences.

Compensation: Final salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience, and job-related considerations.

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage available within 30 days of hire.
• Unlimited paid time off alongside one company-wide week off and weekly Focus Fridays.
• Fully paid life and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan with a 4% company match after 90 days and contribution requirements.
• Monthly wellness benefits including access to Noom, Unmind, and financial advisory services.
• Maternity and fertility benefits plus 26 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Premium app access.

Diversity & Inclusion

Bumble is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals of all ages, ethnicities, LGBTQ+ communities, veterans, parents, people with disabilities, and neurodivergent individuals. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request. Applicants may share their preferred pronouns in their application.

AI in Hiring Process

Bumble utilizes AI tools to support recruitment tasks such as transcription, summarization, and role alignment to improve efficiency and candidate experience. All hiring decisions are made by humans, and participation in AI-assisted processes is optional.