Full-time(Mountain View, CA) Intuit is a leading software provider of financial software for individuals, businesses, and financial professionals. You may have even used one of our premier brands like Mint.com, Quicken, or TurboTax.Mint’s Product team is maniacally focused on delivering a jaw-dropping experience with undeniable value for our users. We are looking for an extremely skilled branding and interactive communications designer with diverse experience to fill our Creative Lead position. This position requires heavy interaction with the product design team (ixd'ers and visual designers), analytics, product managers, marketing and our very talented front-end engineering team.Responsibilities:• Lead the design, specification, refinement, and execution of high-quality marketing initiatives that maintain our design philosophy and push our brand(s) forward. You'll continue to inspire every start-up's VC pitch as "like Mint.com, but for _____."• Maintain the integrity of the brand and product through focused advocacy, yet empathize with other departments' needs and work cooperatively to these ends.• Direct and design the public-facing Mint.com property, our outbound communications, and all marketing collateral.• Display leadership qualities for other team members, including sharing knowledge, experiences and skills with others. Provide coaching, give feedback, and write constructive performance evaluations.• Contribute to the overall look and feel of the product line, from branding through execution.• Know the demographic (be the ball) - Your work should appeal to them, carrying forward the "refreshing" style for which Mint's become famous. Work with the research and UX teams to learn about our users, their platforms, their interests, and create beautiful work that makes them feel good about trusting Mint.• Think creatively, and know how to rein it in. Focus on simple and clean experiences. Don't be afraid to explore non-conventional approaches to address conventional problems.• Stay current on new media and traditional design disciplines. Maintain and continually expand upon expert knowledge of current trends, color, technology, and consumer products through continued education, conferences, travel, and research.• Demonstrate an expert understanding of products, product lines, product development process and the specific markets in which Mint does business.
 
 
Requirements:• Outstanding portfolio of proven, innovative, solid work, displaying command of typography, drawing/sketching. concept ideation, color theory, use of texture, spacing and scale, visual presentation, development, and layout.• Passion for Mint's mission and vision. Since Mint helps people do more with their money, we're making it easier for people to achieve their financial goals and get to the life they want...sooner. You've got to love that idea.• Ability to use Mac OS X-based computer design applications. Which leads us to...• Expertise in the tools required to do your work, and the drive to maintain that expertise and share it with others.• Clear communication, organization, and writing abilities. • Experience writing RFPs, sourcing and managing contractors, and building a team.• Demonstrated leadership capability, including ability to inspire, involve, and mentor teammates.• Ability to manage multiple and competing work priorities, demands and changes.• BS/BFA, any discipline.• 5+ years of related experience (7+ years in lieu of a degree)Job Perks: - healthcare, medical and dental benefits, ESPP, 401k, Fitness reimbursement, product purchase discounts, on-site fitness center, on-site cafe, rideshare
- idea jams, science fairs
- yearly tahoe tripsApply: http://www.intuit.apply2jobs.com/ProfExt/index.cfm?fuseaction=mExternal.showJob&RID=68953