Director, Brand and Communications

Kickstarter, the crowdfunding platform for creative projects in film, games, music, art, design and technology, is hiring a Director, Brand and Communications for its Brand Marketing team, reporting to the Chief Marketing Officer. The director will shape how the brand appears in culture, serve as in-house communications lead and act as senior partner to the PR agency.

What you'll be doing

• Spot emerging cultural conversations and opportunities where Kickstarter can credibly contribute
• Generate bold ideas and mobilise teams to turn them into campaigns, partnerships and stories
• Build clear narratives about Kickstarter's brand, business, products, creators and impact
• Lead proactive media relations and build relationships with journalists, creators and cultural leaders
• Maintain a steady pipeline of stories across business, tech, culture and creative-industry outlets
• Lead day-to-day work with the PR agency, providing direction and accountability
• Advise executives on positioning, executive communications, reputation and emerging issues
• Coordinate with Growth, Product, Outreach, Content & Editorial, Social, Partnerships and other teams for a cohesive story
• Lead integrated brand and cultural programmes from insight through amplification
• Set goals and success measures linking awareness and reputation to business growth
• Lead and develop a high-performing team with a culture of creativity and execution

What we're looking for

• Significant senior-level experience in brand communications, cultural marketing, PR or a combination
• Exceptional cultural fluency and a strong point of view on creative culture
• A track record of turning original ideas into campaigns, stories or partnerships
• Deep relationships with major media, journalists, cultural connectors, creators and industry leaders
• Strong communications judgement and the ability to make complex stories clear
• Experience leading PR agencies and internal teams with measurable accountability
• Ability to balance long-term brand building with fast-moving cultural opportunities
• Strong executive presence and experience advising senior leaders
• A collaborative leadership style that builds momentum without relying on formal authority
• Understanding of measuring brand equity, share of voice and full-funnel performance
• A genuine connection to Kickstarter's mission and respect for its creator and backer communities

What's on offer

• Salary: the range for this role in the United States is US$185,000 – US$215,000
• Fully remote work, with opportunities to connect with colleagues
• Fully employer-paid health plan offerings
• 16 paid vacation days, 10 sick days, paid holidays and a company-wide winter break
• 25 volunteer hours per year
• Parental leave: 18 weeks for primary caregivers and 16 weeks for secondary caregivers, plus fertility and family planning resources
• 401(k) with a 3% safe harbour contribution
• Annual stipends: US$3,000 (prorated) for remote working, wellness, health and fitness, plus a US$500 Role Development Stipend
• A four-day working week
• Talented colleagues who blend creative work into their jobs

Equal opportunities

Kickstarter is an equal opportunity employer. It works to ensure a fair and consistent interview process, celebrates diversity and is committed to an inclusive workplace. Official Kickstarter communications come only from @kickstarter.com email addresses.

How to apply

Apply online via Kickstarter's careers page. Kickstarter supports employees in CA, CO, CT, GA, IL, MA, MD, NC, NJ, NY, OR, SC, VA, VT, WA and the United Kingdom.