OPPORTUNITY SNAPSHOT

Digital Realty is seeking a strategic and experienced Senior Manager of Creative and Design to lead and elevate the visual brand strategy, while developing creative campaigns, storyboards, style guides print and digital assets that inspire, engage and embrace our innovative solutions, and will report to the Director of Corporate Marketing.

THE ROLE

The ideal candidate is a passionate, strategic and creative lead with the capacity to take innovative visual brand development across all print and digital collateral, events, social media and web,. A self-motivated leader with skills that balance collaborative strategy, creative direction, visual storytelling, problem-solving, concept development, hands on creative design, timely execution and mentorship. In this role, the Senior Manager of Creative and Design will lead a small team of designers to help execute unique branding and creative strategies and campaigns for the Global Platform, Growth and Marketing Team. She/he has a proven track record of success in collaborating cross-functionally with marketing, events and sales, analyzing customer needs, brand improvements, and market trends in the overall competitive landscape. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the development and execution of inspiring branding strategies and campaigns
• Define the brand and creative design vision, goals and priorities
• Navigate all projects from initial outline, to the final visual design deliverable
• Identify new ways to magnify our visual brand and apply compelling visual storytelling and graphic design
• Define, document and launch clear and comprehensive brand and design guidelines (style guides, typography, color, iconography, imagery, etc.)
• Lead, mentor and motivate the designers, and agencies to deliver a higher level of excellence, on time projects and within budget
• Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, events, sales and product owners to ensure alignment of visual brand and design campaigns across the global organization
• Analyze customer needs, visual branding improvements, market trends and the overall competitive landscape to constantly keep raising the bar

THE REQUIREMENTS

• 6-10 years of experience in leading branding and creative design strategies, projects and campaigns in high-tech and B2B.
• Strong portfolio of successful creative design campaigns
• Extensive proficiency in creating projects from concept to delivery – inspiration, identity, color palette, typography, iconography, application, grid design, and imagery
• Self-motivated, high energy, creative and passionate leader, visual storyteller who is a problem solver and a critical thinker
• A creative person who challenges the status quo with unique design concepts and distinct visual brand enhancements
• Strong writing and communication skills for inspiring design deliverables
• Ability to present new campaigns and projects to the executive team and global organization
• Experience in working with video production and photography studios directing photo shoots
• Passionate about new digital and graphic design concepts
• Flourishes in a fast-pace and feedback-driven organization
• Knowledge of print and digital production, scheduling, vendor selection and budgeting
• Knowledge of digital marketing and design including social, organic, and paid advertising, digital file generation, and digital marketing best practices
• Strong attention to detail, professional communication, and organizational skills
• A high degree of proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite programs

DIGITAL REALTY: WHERE THE CLOUD LIVES AND BUSINESS THRIVES

We built the global standard for technical real estate, developing a unique capability to acquire, manage, and scale data center campuses. Now, Digital Realty is building a unique ecosystem of open solutions that power customer growth through exceptional service on a foundation of unrivaled data center expertise. The new Digital Realty combines unparalleled data center services, carrier-dense interconnection, real estate acumen, and financial strength to create unique power of choice and value when and where our customers need it.

OUR MISSION

To provide our customers with the trusted foundation for the digital world.

OUR VISION

To build a network of connected campuses and internet gateways that become the heart of the internet and cloud, powering growth and prosperity for customers, employees and shareholders.

OUR VALUES

Guide our decisions and actions every day—above all else, we value customers, excellence, talent, teamwork and success.

ABOUT DIGITAL REALTY

Digital Realty Trust, Inc. supports the data center and colocation strategies of more than 2,000 firms across its secure, network-rich portfolio of data centers located throughout North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. Digital Realty's clients include companies of all sizes, ranging from financial services, cloud and information technology services, to manufacturing, energy, gaming, life sciences and consumer products.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Digital Realty Trust is committed to employing a diverse workforce. We value and actively seek to recruit, develop and retain people with backgrounds, experiences and perspectives that reflect the full diversity of our society.

Digital Realty is a publicly traded company (NYSE: DLR) with investment grade ratings from all three major ratings agencies.

Digital Realty offers a highly competitive compensation package, excellent benefits, and an environment that recognizes and rewards your contributions.

Digital Realty is an equal opportunity employer, EOE/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled

Please do not forward unsolicited resumes to any employee of Digital Realty and its subsidiaries. Digital Realty is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited referrals.

Required Skills Required Experience

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Polished presentation skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Willingness to travel extensively
• Ability to perform overnights during the week
• Ability to work in evenings, late evenings, and weekends on an occasional basis
• Ability to understand the clinical practice environment and work effectively with clinic staff members
• Proven organizational and time / territory management skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Attention to detail and commitment to persistent follow-up
• Clean driving record