Rithum
Creative Manager
Rithum, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Rithum™ is the world’s most trusted commerce network, accelerating how brands, suppliers, and retailers work together to deliver seamless e-commerce experiences. We provide an unmatched platform for brands and retailers, enabling them to accelerate growth, optimize operations across channels, scale product offerings and enhance margins.
Today, more than 40,000 companies trust Rithum to grow their business across hundreds of channels, representing over $50 billion in annual GMV. Using our commerce, marketing, and delivery solutions, our customers create optimized consumer shopping journeys from beginning to end.
Overview
The creative manager leads the creative direction for Rithum, ensuring a consistent brand experience across all communications and channels. This role involves creating visually impactful designs for internal and external communications, digital media, events, and sales materials, distinguishing Rithum in a competitive market. As part of the corporate marketing team, the creative manager will work closely with marketing and cross-functional teams to bring the brand narrative to life.
Responsibilities
Visual Content Creation:
Design engaging content like reports, social media, email, website, and ads, using photography, graphics, and multimedia.
Create and maintain visually cohesive presentation decks for internal teams, including executive leadership.
Serve as the main contact for creative requests, overseeing project briefings, alignment, and approvals.
Brand Asset Management:
Develop and enforce brand guidelines to ensure consistency across all visual assets.
Manage a central library of brand assets (e.g., logos, templates, graphics) for easy access by internal stakeholders.
Support Across Marketing Teams:
Demand Generation:
Design visuals for demand campaigns (e.g., 6Sense, Google Ads, partner articles) in line with brand guidelines.
Collaborate with demand gen to tailor visuals to audience and campaign goals.
Event Branding and Design:
Partner with event managers to create high-impact event materials, including signage, booth graphics and digital assets.
Communications and Content:
Partner with the communications and content team to design engaging content like reports, social media, email and ads, using photography, graphics, and multimedia.
Product Marketing:
Partner with the product marketing team to design product assets (e.g., datasheets, pitch decks).
Agency and Contractor Management:
Manage external agencies and contractors where required for scale, overseeing direction, feedback, timelines, and budget adherence.
Negotiate contracts and scope of work, maximizing value within budget constraints.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Work with cross-functional teams to align creative strategies with broader business goals, presenting concepts to stakeholders and incorporating feedback.
Trend Research and Innovation:
Stay current on industry trends, integrating new design styles, technologies, and techniques to keep Rithum’s brand competitive.
Travel
Up to 10%
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
5+ years of experience in graphic design with at least 3 years of experience in a B2B SaaS organization.
5+ years of experience creating demand generation assets across a variety of mediums.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Premiere Pro) and Adobe XD or similar.
Strong grasp of branding, marketing, video, animation, and UX principles.
Knowledge of marketing automation tools and related technologies.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with Figma and web design skills are a plus.
UX/UI skills for landing page creation.
Willingness to work EST or CST hours.
What it’s like to work at Rithum
When you join Rithum, you can expect to work with smart risk-takers, courageous collaborators, and curious minds.
As part of the Rithum team, you are valued, supported, and included. Guided by a transparent culture and accessible, approachable leadership, we offer career opportunities aligned to your ambitions and talents. To ensure work and life balance works for you, we also offer an array of resources to support you and your families, including comprehensive benefits and wellness plans.
At Rithum you will:
Partner with the leading brands and retailers.
Connect with passionate professionals who will help support your goals.
Participate in an inclusive, welcoming work atmosphere.
Achieve work-life balance through remote-first working conditions, generous time off, and wellness days.
Receive industry-competitive compensation and total rewards benefits.
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision benefits: Affordable health care plans and company HSA contributions, starting on Day 1
A 6% 401(k) match
Competitive time off package with 20 days of Paid Time Off, 9 paid company holidays, 2 paid floating holidays, 7 paid sick days, 2 Wellness days, and a paid volunteer day
12 weeks primary caregiver leave & 4 weeks secondary caregiver leave
Accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
Pet insurance
Legal assistance and identity theft insurance plans
Life insurance 2x salary
Access to the Calm app, MoveSpring, and Employee Assistance Program
Remote work stipend for internet, cell phone, office furniture and supplies
Culture and team-building activities
Tuition assistance
Career development opportunities
Charitable contribution match up to $250 per year
Rithum is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other protected characteristic. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
We're committed to providing reasonable accommodations in accordance with the law for qualified applicants. If you require assistance during the interview process due to a medical condition or need support accessing our website or completing the application process, please reach out to us by completing the Accommodations Request Form (https://forms.office.com/r/v1qDcUpHLw) . Your comfort and accessibility are important to us, and we're here to ensure a seamless experience as you explore opportunities with our team.
Today, more than 40,000 companies trust Rithum to grow their business across hundreds of channels, representing over $50 billion in annual GMV. Using our commerce, marketing, and delivery solutions, our customers create optimized consumer shopping journeys from beginning to end.
Overview
The creative manager leads the creative direction for Rithum, ensuring a consistent brand experience across all communications and channels. This role involves creating visually impactful designs for internal and external communications, digital media, events, and sales materials, distinguishing Rithum in a competitive market. As part of the corporate marketing team, the creative manager will work closely with marketing and cross-functional teams to bring the brand narrative to life.
Responsibilities
Visual Content Creation:
Design engaging content like reports, social media, email, website, and ads, using photography, graphics, and multimedia.
Create and maintain visually cohesive presentation decks for internal teams, including executive leadership.
Serve as the main contact for creative requests, overseeing project briefings, alignment, and approvals.
Brand Asset Management:
Develop and enforce brand guidelines to ensure consistency across all visual assets.
Manage a central library of brand assets (e.g., logos, templates, graphics) for easy access by internal stakeholders.
Support Across Marketing Teams:
Demand Generation:
Design visuals for demand campaigns (e.g., 6Sense, Google Ads, partner articles) in line with brand guidelines.
Collaborate with demand gen to tailor visuals to audience and campaign goals.
Event Branding and Design:
Partner with event managers to create high-impact event materials, including signage, booth graphics and digital assets.
Communications and Content:
Partner with the communications and content team to design engaging content like reports, social media, email and ads, using photography, graphics, and multimedia.
Product Marketing:
Partner with the product marketing team to design product assets (e.g., datasheets, pitch decks).
Agency and Contractor Management:
Manage external agencies and contractors where required for scale, overseeing direction, feedback, timelines, and budget adherence.
Negotiate contracts and scope of work, maximizing value within budget constraints.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Work with cross-functional teams to align creative strategies with broader business goals, presenting concepts to stakeholders and incorporating feedback.
Trend Research and Innovation:
Stay current on industry trends, integrating new design styles, technologies, and techniques to keep Rithum’s brand competitive.
Travel
Up to 10%
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
5+ years of experience in graphic design with at least 3 years of experience in a B2B SaaS organization.
5+ years of experience creating demand generation assets across a variety of mediums.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Premiere Pro) and Adobe XD or similar.
Strong grasp of branding, marketing, video, animation, and UX principles.
Knowledge of marketing automation tools and related technologies.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with Figma and web design skills are a plus.
UX/UI skills for landing page creation.
Willingness to work EST or CST hours.
What it’s like to work at Rithum
When you join Rithum, you can expect to work with smart risk-takers, courageous collaborators, and curious minds.
As part of the Rithum team, you are valued, supported, and included. Guided by a transparent culture and accessible, approachable leadership, we offer career opportunities aligned to your ambitions and talents. To ensure work and life balance works for you, we also offer an array of resources to support you and your families, including comprehensive benefits and wellness plans.
At Rithum you will:
Partner with the leading brands and retailers.
Connect with passionate professionals who will help support your goals.
Participate in an inclusive, welcoming work atmosphere.
Achieve work-life balance through remote-first working conditions, generous time off, and wellness days.
Receive industry-competitive compensation and total rewards benefits.
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision benefits: Affordable health care plans and company HSA contributions, starting on Day 1
A 6% 401(k) match
Competitive time off package with 20 days of Paid Time Off, 9 paid company holidays, 2 paid floating holidays, 7 paid sick days, 2 Wellness days, and a paid volunteer day
12 weeks primary caregiver leave & 4 weeks secondary caregiver leave
Accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
Pet insurance
Legal assistance and identity theft insurance plans
Life insurance 2x salary
Access to the Calm app, MoveSpring, and Employee Assistance Program
Remote work stipend for internet, cell phone, office furniture and supplies
Culture and team-building activities
Tuition assistance
Career development opportunities
Charitable contribution match up to $250 per year
Rithum is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other protected characteristic. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
We're committed to providing reasonable accommodations in accordance with the law for qualified applicants. If you require assistance during the interview process due to a medical condition or need support accessing our website or completing the application process, please reach out to us by completing the Accommodations Request Form (https://forms.office.com/r/v1qDcUpHLw) . Your comfort and accessibility are important to us, and we're here to ensure a seamless experience as you explore opportunities with our team.