Creative Director

Every ecommerce business deserves the cheapest shipping rates. That’s why Pirate Ship’s simple shipping software levels the playing field for small businesses, giving them free access to the deepest shipping discounts with no fees or hidden costs. We’re currently on the lookout for exceptional pirates to join our crew as the Creative Director, otherwise known as the Director of Tall Tales to us here at Pirate Ship.

Pirate Ship makes shipping fun through a simple service that offers free access to the cheapest shipping rates available. Alongside your crewmates you’ll work with the founders of this ten-year-old company. As Steve Jobs said, “It’s more fun to be a pirate than to join the navy,” and in this case the fun is disrupting the trillion-dollar shipping industry, making business more fun for the next generation of ecommerce startups.

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• Swab the decks: Partner with creative and other marketing teams, a mix of crew & agencies.
• Bottle your messages: Discover story hooks that connect with our growing audience, and master the pirate tonality that makes communicating fun & fresh.
• Create Matey!: Write and/or design the things that turn microbusinesses into pirates.
• Unbury the treasure: Discover strategic insights that capsize the competition.
• Batten down the hatches: Make our audience superfans instead of stormy landlubbers.  
• Balanced buccaneering: Find ways for paid posts to enhance organic content.
• Aim the cannons: Identify & create content that generates organic growth.
• Climb the rigging: Help prospects ascend the value ladder with well-placed creatives.
• Hoist the Jolly Roger: Share your experience, expertise and interest with the crew to enhance our fun and progressive culture.

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• 12+ years of creative and advertising experience.
• Team-player that’s all about “yes, and.”
• Familiarity with content marketing.
• History of creative leadership.
• You can do it—not just command it.
• Holistic view of branding.
• Experience in high-growth startups.
• Strong leadership and organization skills.
• YARRrrr! The ability to speak like a pirate!

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