Okta for Developers · 2 days ago
VP, Global Brand and Creative
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$296K/yr - $407K/yr
15+ years expOkta is The World’s Identity Company, seeking a visionary VP, Global Brand and Creative to lead and evolve their brand identity. The role involves overseeing brand strategy, leading a creative team, and ensuring brand consistency while collaborating with executive leadership to drive brand performance.
Computer Software
Responsibilities
Brand Evolution: Lead the ongoing evolution and execution of the Okta brand strategy and roadmap across our entire portfolio of Workforce and Customer Identity solutions
Secure AI & Agentic Identity: Lead the creative narrative for the emerging product category of Identity Management and Security for AI Agents. You will help monetize and launch these capabilities in FY27, positioning Okta as the foundation for securing AI
Creative Leadership: Mentor and scale a world-class team of designers, copywriters, and agency partners. Oversee the development of all brand elements, including visual identity, motion, digital, and environmental design
Global Systems: Maintain and expand robust design systems and enablement resources (e.g., style guides, digital asset libraries) to ensure brand consistency and accessibility across Okta’s global ecosystem
Cross-Functional Partnership: Collaborate deeply with Product Marketing, Demand Gen, and People teams to create high-impact assets for global campaigns, flagship events (like Oktane), and employer branding initiatives
Data-Informed Innovation: Foster a culture of creative excellence that balances bold, innovative design with data-driven insights to optimize brand performance
Executive Influence: Act as a key brand advisor to the CMO and the broader executive team, translating complex business goals into compelling visual narratives and strategic brand experiences
Brand Advertising Leadership: Own the strategy and execution of our global brand advertising and Out-of-Home (OOH) investments, determining the optimal mix of markets and mediums to drive maximum impact and brand recall
Social Media Oversight: Lead and empower our social media team to create engaging, culturally relevant content that grows our audience, amplifies our brand voice, and fosters a vibrant community around the Okta brand
Sponsorship Creative Strategy: Drive the creative vision and execution for our strategic sponsorships, including our partnerships ensuring our brand is activated in compelling and innovative ways
Qualification
Required
15+ years of experience in art direction and brand design, with a proven track record in both top-tier creative agencies and high-growth in-house environments
Innovative Portfolio: A world-class body of work showcasing mastery in branding, interactive web/mobile design, video, and integrated marketing for complex technology
Strategic Influence: Impactful presentation and communication skills; the ability to produce and pitch world-class strategic presentations to the CMO and the broader executive team
Category Creator Mindset: Understanding of the relationship between business strategy and brand design, with the ability to translate complex concepts (like AI agents and security fabrics) into innovative branding experiences
High-Velocity Leadership: Experience building and leading high-performance creative teams in a fast-paced environment; ability to drive multiple initiatives with a strong sense of urgency
Collaborative Partner: A natural relationship-builder who can partner with Marketing, Product, and People teams to create brand assets for global campaigns and major events like Oktane
Benefits
Health, dental and vision insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Paid leave (including PTO and parental leave)
Company
Okta for Developers
Resources for developers using Okta’s Identity services: Okta's Customer Identity Cloud (aka Auth0 by Okta or CIC) and Workforce Identity Cloud (WIC).
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase