Get to know Okta

Okta is The World’s Identity Company. We free everyone to safely use any technology—anywhere, on any device or app. Our Workforce and Customer Identity Clouds enable secure yet flexible access, authentication, and automation that transforms how people move through the digital world, putting Identity at the heart of business security and growth. At Okta, we celebrate a variety of perspectives and experiences. We are not looking for someone who checks every single box - we’re looking for lifelong learners and people who can make us better with their unique experiences. Join our team! We’re building a world where Identity belongs to you.

"This is a contract position through our staffing partner Magnit"

About the team

The Studio team at Okta is a growing group within Marketing, composed of creatives, strategists, producers and marketing managers alike. Our team’s focus is to lead the brand, tell powerful stories and inspire creative excellence. 

As a partner to cross-functional teams across all of Okta, we tie our goals to our most important company  initiatives, driving towards shared KPIs, strategies and processes to unify and push the brand and business forward.

About the role

Okta is looking for an exceptional contract Art Director, Brand to join our internal agency and partner with our creative leads to bring our brand and marketing to life. Reporting into our Brand Creative lead, you will be challenged to ideate, concept and problem-solve against key marketing briefs. You will help to craft and tell the Okta story through a variety of channels and mediums, always advocating for the brand and taking pride in beautiful, inspiring and consistent work. 

The right person for this role will be an inspired and passionate designer, and a  highly-motivated individual that has the experience, ability and drive to manage multiple projects and work seamlessly with cross-functional teams across the company. 

What you’ll do

• Work closely with the Creative Lead and teams on conceptual development, design and execution across key marketing briefs.
• Develop creative ideas that meet project KPIs; test and iterate when necessary
• Work cross functionally with key marketing leads to present creative concepts and solutions against briefs 
• Ensure the consistency of the brand and highest quality of design across all projects
• Keen understanding and passion to learn about and share insights on design and industry trends
• Create, concept, inspire others, and roll up their sleeves while bringing creative ideas to life; can deliver and receive direct and clear feedback 
• Ability to think big while operating at the lowest level of detail
• Must be a self starter while being comfortable guiding teams, freelancers, agencies, and production partners

What experience you have

• BA or BFA in Art/Design
• Extraordinary design skills
• World-class portfolio of work
• Outstanding presentation skills and proven ability to produce and pitch world-class strategic presentations to all levels of an organization
• 8+ years experience in art direction and design in a creative agency or client-side group; B2B / tech experience is a plus
• 3+ years experience leading and managing a team in a creative agency or internal creative group; global experience is a plus
• 5+ years experience in marketing work with a rich portfolio including digital, print, interactive, website/mobile design and video
• Hands-on expertise in developing creative solutions and campaigns across all mediums: advertising, film, websites, mobile and graphic design, Corporate ID, interactive, social campaigns, content marketing and events
• Expert knowledge of creative process and all digital creative software tools

You are excited about this role because:

• You are highly motivated and a problem solver.
• You love to build.
• You never shy from a challenge.

We are excited about you because:

• You are an inspiring, positive, force of nature.
•  You are always bringing new ideas to the table.
• You are happy to share your knowledge and insights with other team members.

**This role is not eligible for the Okta-sponsored benefits listed below.  Benefits will be provided through Magnit

What you can look forward to as an Okta employee!

• Amazing Benefits
• Making Social Impact
• Fostering Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging at Okta 

Okta cultivates a dynamic work environment, providing the best tools, technology and benefits to empower our employees to work productively in a setting that best and uniquely suits their needs. Each organization is unique in the degree of flexibility and mobility in which they work so that all employees are enabled to be their most creative and successful versions of themselves, regardless of where they live. Find your place at Okta today! https://www.okta.com/company/careers/.

Okta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a protected veteran. We also consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and convictions records, consistent with applicable laws. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please use this Form to request an accommodation.

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