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Superbuilders - Creative Director

Austin, TexasPosted about 2 months ago

Lead the visual and narrative identity of SuperBuilders. Own brand strategy, design, and storytelling across all touchpoints. Build a world-class creative team that shapes the future of education.

$80,000 - $150,000 / year

The Mission: To improve educational outcomes for 1 billion kids.

We stand at a pivotal moment in history. Artificial Intelligence is not just a new technology; it is a force that will reshape society, and we believe that the future of humanity depends on our ability to co-evolve with it. We believe that the future of humanity depends on our ability to co-evolve with AI. This requires an urgent and critical need to scale human knowledge and skills to effectively guide and support the development of AI. If we fail, we increase the likelihood of all possible scenarios within the great filter.

Our mission is to transform education from the ground up, using AI to create a new generation of learners with high levels of agency, ready to tackle the world's most complex challenges. We are not just building apps; we are building the intellectual and psychological infrastructure for the future.

If this mission resonates with you on a fundamental level, read on.

Who We Are

The SuperBuilders program is an elite team of AI Engineers, product developers, marketers, and researchers operating under a single, unified principle: AI-First. We are the innovation engine for a network of the world's most advanced AI-focused private schools, including Alpha School, GT School, Montessorium, and the Texas Sports Academy.

We are inspired by the concept of the "Superbuilder" as a startup's X-factor [1]. We are a team of high-agency individuals who take ownership, build end-to-end, and are obsessed with shipping products that matter.

What is a Creative Director at SuperBuilders?

A Creative Director at SuperBuilders is a "Superbuilder" of brand and narrative. You are not just a designer; you are a strategic thinker who can translate our complex mission into a compelling and coherent brand identity that resonates with parents, educators, and students. You are a hands-on leader who can both create and guide, shaping the visual and narrative soul of our organization.

You are a systems thinker who understands that our brand is an extension of our mission. You will be responsible for creating a brand that is not only beautiful but also deeply meaningful, a brand that inspires trust and communicates the urgency and importance of our work.

What You'll Do

  • Define and Evolve Our Brand: You will own the visual and narrative identity of SuperBuilders and our network of schools, ensuring a cohesive and powerful brand experience across all touchpoints.
  • Lead Creative Production: You will lead the creation of all creative assets, from our websites and marketing materials to our product UI and video content.
  • Embrace an AI-First Workflow: You will use AI tools to augment the creative process, exploring new ways to create and iterate at speed.
  • Collaborate Across Teams: You will work closely with our product, marketing, and engineering teams to ensure that our brand is consistently and effectively integrated into everything we do.
  • Build a World-Class Team: You will build and mentor a team of talented designers and content creators, fostering a culture of creative excellence.

Who We're Looking For

We have a specific set of priorities when evaluating candidates. We look for them in this order:

  1. Mission Alignment: You are deeply compelled by the obvious demand that education needs to be rebuilt from the ground up, and believe in the power of design and storytelling to drive meaningful change.
  2. High Levels of Agency: You are a proactive, self-starting leader with a portfolio that demonstrates your ability to build brands from the ground up.
  3. Exceptional Creative Skills: You are a master of visual design, branding, and storytelling, with a world-class portfolio to prove it.

Qualifications

  • Proven experience leading creative teams and building iconic brands, preferably in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
  • A stunning portfolio that showcases your strategic thinking, design craft, and storytelling ability.
  • A passion for education, technology, and the future of humanity.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Why Join Us?

If you succeed here, you will have played a central role in transforming education, one of the most important and stubbornly broken domains in the world. You will be part of a team that is not just building products, but is actively working to shape the future of humanity. This is the kind of impact that defines careers.

References

[1] Superbuilders are a startup’s X-factor [2] On Agency [3] How to increase your agency

Ready to join our team?