Art Director (Social Media & Brand Marketing)

Job ID: 19377849
Date: August 15, 2024
Job function:
Location: New York, US

Back Market is the world’s leading refurbished electronics marketplace with a team of 650 people, powering operations in 18 countries (and counting!).

Named one of the World’s Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company in 2019 and again in 2021, our mission is simple: empowering people to consume tech sustainably by offering folks a high quality, accessible, and more eco-friendly alternative to buying new electronics. Why? Refurbished tech helps lower our collective environmental impact. We have indeed contributed to avoid the production of more than 1,000,000 tons of CO2e worldwide since our launch in 2014.

Be part of an exciting and growing international adventure that will change the way the world consumes tech.

CONTEXT

We’re looking for an Art Director: Social Media & Brand Marketing, to join our In-House Creative Agency as we continue to build Back Market’s mission-driven brand across the globe. Candidates are expected to work a hybrid work arrangement, committing to a minimum of two days per week on-site (Manhattan – Union Square). Due to a need for work during overlapping time zones with France, we are looking for candidates who currently reside in the NY Tri-State area.

WHAT IS THE ROLE?

Join our growing In-House Creative Agency as an Art Director, focusing on Social Media & Brand Marketing. You’ll collaborate within an international team, including working with overseas colleagues and your manager, the Senior Lead Art Director.

Key to success in this role are exceptional design craft, fluency and creation skills in the social media space, strong communication skills and the ability to work autonomously.

Your specialization will be in graphic design, social media creation/design, and brand communications, working on projects from the initial concept to the final product delivery.

Under the supervision of our Senior Lead Art Director, you will support our global Marketing team and cross-functional partners in creating high-craft creativity that resonates around the globe.

Example projects you may work on include:

– Executing the Back Market global design identity across any number of medium, including traditional advertising channels (film, out-of-home, print); digital channels (website, app, digital ads); social media (film, motion & static) and events and experiences

– Co-creating social media content & assets with our in-house social media team, from developing initial concepts to designing the final delivery

– Partnering with external creators including designers, illustrators, animators, filmmakers, builders and more

YOUR MISSION: 🥇

To execute a high level of craft across all marketing communications
To design social media content that connects with the pulse of culture and elevate the brand’s impact globally
To be an ambassador, executor and guardian of the Brand Visual design and uphold our high standards
To take Back Market’s mission to “do more with what we already have” into the future via groundbreaking creativity
To help transform Back Market into a household name that’s widely recognized, trusted, and admired
long term goal : Create a clear social identity and visual “world” within Back Market’’s various social media channels

YOU ARE IN THE RIGHT PLACE IF YOU HAVE: ⭐

Must currently reside in the NY Tri-State area, able to work a hybrid work schedule, and authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for sponsorship
Minimum of 3 years experience at an In-House team and/or Creative agency
Ability to understand and apply complex Brand Guidelines effectively
A deep understanding of the social media space and how to create for it
Closely monitor trends, feedback, and sentiment on our social channels to inform social content.
Extensive knowledge and interest in various creative fields (Typography, Photography, Illustration, Fashion, Cinema, etc)
You should be skilled in graphic design and typography and also have the ability to do photo editing and motion graphics
A friendly, enthusiastic, collaborative and ego-free attitude
Strong portfolio demonstrating technical craft and creative edge
A keen eye for detail, specifically in typography (e.g., spotting poor kerning)
Strong initiative in proposing powerful visual concepts and ideas
Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with an international team
Strong project management and organization skills.
Outstanding communication and collaboration skills.
Comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously
Highly proficient in Adobe Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, After Effects)and native social media platform design tools/capabilities

Recruitment Process:

Phone Screening (30 – 45 min)
Business Screening (1 hr)
Internal Stakeholders Interview (1 hr)
Leadership Interview (1 hr)
BM Values Sabothire interview (1 hr)

This position has an estimated annual base salary range of $90,000 to $113,000, plus opportunities for equity. Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to demonstrated skill set, years and depth of relevant experience, and some role-dependent factors. We welcome direct conversations with each candidate about compensation in all of our initial calls.

WHY SHOULD YOU JOIN US ? ✌🏼

– An attractive salary that comes with equity options, health insurance, paid maternity and parental leave, 401K, commuter benefits, mental health support, and more,

– Flexible working hours and hybrid models that let you choose which days you to work in the office and at home (because work-life balance is an individual right).

– Professional development programs, internal mobility, and the opportunity to make your career what you want it to become.

– A meaningful mission. But also fun. We’re serious about changing the landscape of the electronics industry and we like to keep things spicy.

– A booming scale-up: we are rapidly growing in Europe, the USA and in Asia!

– Welcoming, safe, and inclusive working environment where everyone’s opinion, differences, and backgrounds are heard and respected.

Back Market is an Equal Opportunity Employer which means we pledge to not discriminate against employees based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetic information.. If reasonable accommodations are needed for the interview process, please do not hesitate to discuss this with the Talent Acquisition Team.

Back Market is helping to address one of the biggest challenges of our time: climate change. We take this so seriously that we were awarded status as a “Société à Mission”, or company with a social mission, by the French government. We know we can’t tackle a global problem without a globally representative team so we are committed to embedding diversity, equity and inclusion principles in every aspect of our organization. But more importantly, being One Loving & Free Spirited Tribe is in our DNA as it is one of the five foundational values of our company since we got started way back in 2014. We are committed to hiring and supporting diverse teams of people from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We know our lofty goals cannot be reached unless everyone has a seat at the table along with the resources and opportunity to grow.

Bordeaux is never boring

Lots of adventure.
Plenty to explore.

Bordeaux offers great food and great quality of life. It’s famous for wines and cheeses. Join us here, and you can work off a bit of lunchtime brie by biking back to the office along a moon-shaped harbor. For weekend excitement, visit the Pyrenees mountains, surfer beaches, and fairytale castles.

Your kind of culture

Group of colleagues posing in front of a photobooth camera

Large group of colleagues standing in front of a lake holding a number of single letter signs that together read 'Keep Back Market Weird'

Three male colleagues playfully posing for a picture behind a DJ set

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We’re here to SABOTAGE!

SABOTAGE! is our mantra. It keeps us focused on what we aspire to be: a little bit sneaky, always smart, kinda frugal and constantly conspiring to create maximum impact.

SABOTAGE! will save us all.

Sticking to this mindset is what will save us from boredom, save us from the pitfalls of hypergrowth, and save us from becoming a “corporation” in the evil sense of the word.

SABOTAGE! is our constant call to action.

It’s a reminder not to rest on our laurels or credit cards. It points us to where we want to go but also tells us to stay true to who we are.

We’re here to SABOTAGE!

SABOTAGE! is our mantra. It keeps us focused on what we aspire to be: a little bit sneaky, always smart, kinda frugal and constantly conspiring to create maximum impact.

SABOTAGE! will save us all.

Sticking to this mindset is what will save us from boredom, save us from the pitfalls of hypergrowth, and save us from becoming a “corporation” in the evil sense of the word.

SABOTAGE! is our constant call to action.

It’s a reminder not to rest on our laurels or credit cards. It points us to where we want to go but also tells us to stay true to who we are.

“At Back Market, you feel that the founders and the employees
are very committed, and it’s powerful to be on that boat.”

Joana Costa, Senior Backend Engineer

It’s all about neat problems

Our SABOTAGE! spirit is about ingenuity and the love of a challenge. So, you’ll find us inventing new word plays for one of our ads or live streaming the Rubik’s Cube World Cup on a lunch break.

We move faster than the rest with rewards and a feedback culture

During an impromptu football match or a yearly growth report meeting, we’re inspired by giveaways, shares, and a culture of collaboration.

United we stand. Divided we fail to get to net zero.

We’re global citizens. At our All-hands annual party you could hear French, German, or Japanese, but in the office we only speak one language—the language of climate action.

It’s all about neat problems

Our SABOTAGE! spirit is about ingenuity and the love of a challenge. So, you’ll find us inventing new word plays for one of our ads or live streaming the Rubik’s Cube World Cup on a lunch break.

We move faster than the rest with rewards and a feedback culture

During an impromptu football match or a yearly growth report meeting, we’re inspired by giveaways, shares, and a culture of collaboration.

United we stand. Divided we fail to get to net zero.

We’re global citizens. At our All-hands annual party you could hear French, German, or Japanese, but in the office we only speak one language—the language of climate action.

Career on the rise

Where will your career take you?

Victor Lambilly

Conversion Rate Optimizer

Jun 2017 – Apr 2019 – 1yr 11mos

Head of Merchandising

Apr 2019 – Present – 3yrs 5mos

Head of Merchandising & Catalog

Feb 2021 – Present – 1yr 7mos

Laura Escarbassiere

Office Manager

Aug 2020 – Mar 2021 – 8mos

Workplace Manager

Mar 2021 – Oct 2021 – 8mos

Internal Communication Manager

Oct 2021 – Present – 11mos

Riwa El Boujemi

Payment & Fraud Analyst

Jun 2018 – Dec 2018 – 1yr 7mos

Marketplace Business Analyst

Jan 2019 – Sep 2019 – 9mos

Junior Financial Planning & Business Analyst

Sep 2019 – Sep 2021 – 2yrs 1mo

Senior Financial Planning Analyst – North America

Sep 2021 – Present – 1yr

Victor Lambilly

Laura Escarbassiere

Riwa El Boujemi

Who’s in our team?

Amandine Durr

Chief Product Officer
Paris, France

“What would I say to someone thinking of coming to join us? Do it soon. I arrived at Back Market in late 2021 and the progress has been super quick. I’ve worked for companies like AOL and Orange, and things move so much faster here.”

Amandine Durr

Chief Product Officer
Paris, France

Amandine Durr

Chief Product Officer
Paris, France

An ambitious tech stack we’re continuously improving

Our ambitious objectives require the most powerful tech. The stack connects the latest software, frameworks, programming languages, and data storage solutions.

Better tech. Better world.

Fired
Up.

01

Fired Up

Life is short… And as much as we think you’re great, we don’t want you to spend all of it at Back Market. So make the most of it. Get excited, get mad, get weird, and get 100% committed.

Don't fear fear.

02

Don’t fear fear.

We have a risk-taking spirit. It’s our obligation to make bold moves. That’s the only way we have a fighting chance in the battle against New.

Say it straight, Hear no hate.

03

Say it straight, Hear no hate

We want Back Market to be a safe space.Put yourself out there and say what you really think, but say it kindly and constructively.

Humble
hearts,
Dirty
hands.

04

Humble hearts dirty hands.

You’re part of the team, not in competition with it. Cultivate a deep compassion and respect for your teammates. We’re better as a whole when we learn from each other.

One
team,
One
time.

05

One team, One time.

We must work together to maximize this resource and constantly ask ourselves if our time is properly allocated or if it can be more impactful elsewhere.

It’s not green enough.

06

It’s not green enough.

We consistently seek to improve our social and environmental footprint, and pave the way for the whole industry to follow.

Our application process

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Step 1

Step 1 –
CV Screening + Recruiter Phone Screen

Objective

Assess: Experience/English skills/motivation/IC level
Engage candidate
Clarify hiring process
Confirm eligibility:
Can work remotely or relocate/Visa issues/Notice period/Salary expectation

Telephone Interview
online test
30 Minutes

Step 2

Step 2 –
Tech Screening

Objective

Assess the tech basics to qualify the candidate for the round of deep interviews
Validate the IC level of the candidate
(Re)present Back Market engineering #Ambassador

Telephone Interview
online test
30 Minutes

Step 3

Step 3 –
Tech interview

Objective

Candidate’s potential to grow
Leadership skills
Team fit & overview of the big picture

Telephone Interview
online test
30 Mintues

Step 4

Step 4 –
Team interview

Objective

Candidate’s potential to grow
Leadership skills
Team fit & overview of the big picture

Telephone Interview
online test
30 Mintues

Step 5

Step 5 –
Team interview

Objective

At the final stage we are checking the values-fit based on the Sabotage guidebook

Telephone Interview
online test
30 Minutes

Apply now

Better tech. Better world.

01

Fired Up

Life is short… And as much as we think you’re great, we don’t want you to spend all of it at Back Market. So make the most of it. Get excited, get mad, get weird, and get 100% committed.

02

Don’t Fear Fear

We have a risk-taking spirit. It’s our obligation to make bold moves. That’s the only way we have a fighting chance in the battle against New.

03

Say it straight, Hear no hate.

We want Back Market to be a safe space.Put yourself out there and say what you really think, but say it kindly and constructively.

04

Humble hearts, Dirty Hands.

You’re part of the team, not in competition with it. Cultivate a deep compassion and respect for your teammates. We’re better as a whole when we learn from each other.

05

One Team, One Time.

We must work together to maximize this resource and constantly ask ourselves if our time is properly allocated or if it can be more impactful elsewhere.

06

It’s not green enough!

We consistently seek to improve our social and environmental footprint, and pave the way for the whole industry to follow.

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