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San Francisco, California, United States
Onsite
Mariana Minerals is a software-first, vertically integrated minerals company on a mission to supply the critical minerals powering modern energy, AI, and defense technologies. We’re reimagining the minerals supply chain by combining deep industry expertise with advanced software, automation, and data-driven decision-making.
The Role
The Head of Creative is responsible for the creative execution and visual identity of the company. Working directly with the Brand & Communications Lead, you'll establish the systems, standards, and creative direction that shape the company's public image and internal culture.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building from zero, thrives in fast-moving environments, and wants their work to have a lasting impact on a generational company.
What You'll Do
Own Mariana's brand architecture across the company and its assets
Own and evolve Mariana's visual identity
Design presentations, marketing collateral, and recruiting materials
Create website assets and digital campaigns
Design premium employee and customer merchandise
Develop scalable design systems and templates
Creative direction for photography and video
Develop visual concepts for marketing campaigns
Design podcast branding and graphics
Review and maintain quality across all creative output
Help shape the visual language of Mariana's culture
Maintain brand guidelines
Build and organize asset libraries
Establish creative workflows
Manage relationships with contract photographers, videographers, editors, and designers
Desired Qualifications
10+ years of experience in graphic design, creative direction, or brand design.
Portfolio demonstrating strong visual taste and execution in digital and physical formats.
Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and Figma.
Strong presentation and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment.
Experience building brands from an early stage.
Additional Qualifications
Motion graphics or video art direction experience.
Industrial, technology, aerospace, automotive, or manufacturing brand experience.
Everyone Gets Home Safe. We never put speed or cost ahead of people.
Extreme Ownership. We take full responsibility for outcomes, relentlessly driving toward solutions.
Engineer Out Requirements, then Automate. We simplify, optimize, and then automate for scale.
Share Your Legos. We collaborate openly, share knowledge, and empower each other to build bigger, better solutions.
Join us as we build the future of responsible mineral sourcing and supply!
