Creative Director

Data is at the core of modern business, yet many teams struggle with its overwhelming volume and complexity. At Atlan, we’re changing that. As the world’s first active metadata platform, we help organisations transform data chaos into clarity and seamless collaboration.

From Fortune 500 leaders to hyper-growth startups, from automotive innovators redefining mobility to healthcare organisations saving lives, and from Wall Street powerhouses to Silicon Valley trailblazers — we empower ambitious teams across industries to unlock the full potential of their data.

Recognised as leaders by Gartner and Forrester and backed by Insight Partners, Atlan is at the forefront of reimagining how humans and data work together. Joining us means becoming part of a movement to shape a future where data drives extraordinary outcomes.

Why this role matters 🧭

Atlan is one of the fastest‑growing companies in the modern data and AI stack — trusted by the world’s largest enterprises and loved by a community of more than 140,000 data practitioners. In one of the noisiest categories in tech, we consistently punch above our weight. From unforgettable multi‑channel experiences at industry events like Gartner’s D&A Summit, Snowflake Summit, and Databricks’ Data+AI Summit, to digital campaigns that shape how teams think about data and AI, Atlan’s creativity and execution make us stand out.

We’re now looking for a Creative Director to shape the future of how Atlan shows up to the world — evolving our brand identity for the AI era and building the creative systems that help us lead an entire category.

Your mission 🚀

As our Creative Director, you’ll lead and inspire our in‑house creative team, and agency partners, to bring Atlan’s story to life across every touchpoint — digital, physical, and experiential. You’ll combine visionary thinking with hands‑on craft, using AI to accelerate exploration while applying creative judgment to produce work that cuts through the noise and punches above its weight. From reimagining our presence at major industry events to building scalable systems that empower Atlanians to bring our brand to life at scale, your leadership will define how Atlan’s brand evolves and scales in the AI era.

What You’ll Do 💡

• Lead a multidisciplinary in‑house team and external agencies across brand, digital, and experiential design.
• Set and evolve the creative vision for Atlan’s brand in the AI era — using AI for rapid ideation and production while ensuring every output meets a high bar of originality and craft.
• Own the brand system: visual identity, guidelines, and scalable frameworks that empower teams company‑wide.
• Run Atlan’s in‑house creative studio, delivering campaign and event assets that stop the scroll, spark emotion, and reflect world‑class creative judgment.
• Partner across teams — Growth, Field Marketing, Content, Product Marketing, Sales Enablement, and the Executive team — to translate strategy into storytelling.
• Elevate our presence across every surface, ensuring every experience cuts through the noise and communicates Atlan’s brand positioning.
• Lead creative direction for major industry events, ensuring Atlan stands out for our data and AI mission.
• Champion craft, feedback discipline, and creative bravery — inspiring bold ideas and flawless execution.

What You Bring 🎨

• 8+ years in design or creative leadership roles, with 4+ years leading creative teams or agencies.
• Expertise across brand, digital, campaign, and experiential design.
• Hands‑on fluency in Adobe Creative Cloud, Figma, and modern creative and AI‑enabled tools.
• Demonstrated ability to use AI to accelerate creative workflows while applying rigorous human judgment to refine and elevate the output.
• Proven ability to translate business strategy into world‑class creative storytelling.
• Experience building scalable brand systems that balance creativity with consistency.
• Collaborative leadership style — you bring clarity, inspire great work, and elevate others.
• A player‑coach mindset: you love the craft, sweat the details, and model excellence.

📁 Portfolio required: Please include a link to your portfolio showcasing brand systems, campaign work, and examples of creative leadership.

Why Is Atlan for You?

At Atlan, we believe the future belongs to the humans of data. From curing diseases to advancing space exploration, data teams are powering humanity’s greatest achievements. Yet, working with data can be chaotic—our mission is to transform that experience. We’re reimagining how data teams collaborate by building the home they deserve, enabling them to create winning data cultures and drive meaningful progress.

Joining Atlan Means

• Ownership from Day One: Whether you’re an intern or a full‑time teammate, you’ll own impactful projects, chart your growth, and collaborate with some of the best minds in the industry.
• Limitless Opportunities: At Atlan, your growth has no boundaries. If you’re ready to take initiative, the sky’s the limit.
• A Global Data Community: We’re deeply embedded in the modern data stack, contributing to open‑source projects, sponsoring meet‑ups, and empowering team members to grow through conferences and learning opportunities.

As a fast‑growing, fully remote company trusted by global leaders like Cisco, Nasdaq, and HubSpot, we’re creating a category‑defining platform for data and AI governance. Backed by top investors, we’ve achieved 7X revenue growth in two years and are building a talented team spanning 15+ countries.

If you’re ready to do your life’s best work and help shape the future of data collaboration, join Atlan and become part of a mission to empower the humans of data to achieve more, together.

We are an equal opportunity employer

At Atlan, we’re committed to helping data teams do their lives’ best work. We believe that diversity and authenticity are the cornerstones of innovation, and by embracing varied perspectives and experiences, we can create a workplace where everyone thrives. Atlan is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.