Head of Creative

marianaminerals· General
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📍 San Francisco HQFullTime💰 USD 200K–250K

About this role

About Mariana Minerals

Mariana Minerals is a software-first, vertically integrated minerals company on a mission to supply the critical minerals powering modern energy, AI, and defense technologies. We’re reimagining the minerals supply chain by combining deep industry expertise with advanced software, automation, and data-driven decision-making.

The Role

The Head of Creative is responsible for the creative execution and visual identity of the company. Working directly with the Brand & Communications Lead, you'll establish the systems, standards, and creative direction that shape the company's public image and internal culture.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building from zero, thrives in fast-moving environments, and wants their work to have a lasting impact on a generational company.

What You'll Do

  • Own Mariana's brand architecture across the company and its assets

  • Own and evolve Mariana's visual identity

  • Design presentations, marketing collateral, and recruiting materials

  • Create website assets and digital campaigns

  • Design premium employee and customer merchandise

  • Develop scalable design systems and templates

  • Creative direction for photography and video

  • Develop visual concepts for marketing campaigns

  • Design podcast branding and graphics

  • Review and maintain quality across all creative output

  • Help shape the visual language of Mariana's culture

  • Maintain brand guidelines

  • Build and organize asset libraries

  • Establish creative workflows

  • Manage relationships with contract photographers, videographers, editors, and designers

Desired Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in graphic design, creative direction, or brand design.

  • Portfolio demonstrating strong visual taste and execution in digital and physical formats.

  • Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and Figma.

  • Strong presentation and communication skills.

  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment.

  • Experience building brands from an early stage.

Additional Qualifications

  • Motion graphics or video art direction experience.

  • Industrial, technology, aerospace, automotive, or manufacturing brand experience.

Our culture is built on four principles:

Everyone Gets Home Safe. We never put speed or cost ahead of people.

Extreme Ownership. We take full responsibility for outcomes, relentlessly driving toward solutions.

Engineer Out Requirements, then Automate. We simplify, optimize, and then automate for scale.

Share Your Legos. We collaborate openly, share knowledge, and empower each other to build bigger, better solutions.

Join us as we build the future of responsible mineral sourcing and supply!

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the Head of Creative role at marianaminerals?
The listed salary for this Head of Creative position at marianaminerals is USD 200K–250K. This is an FullTime role.
Where is the Head of Creative position at marianaminerals located?
This Head of Creative role at marianaminerals is based in San Francisco HQ. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Head of Creative role at marianaminerals full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a FullTime position. It is posted as a Head of Creative role in the General department at marianaminerals.
Which team or department does the Head of Creative at marianaminerals belong to?
This Head of Creative position is part of the General department at marianaminerals. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Head of Creative position at marianaminerals?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to marianaminerals's official application portal hosted on ashby where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Head of Creative job at marianaminerals posted?
This Head of Creative position at marianaminerals was posted on Aug 20, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Head of Creative
marianaminerals · 💰 USD 200K–250K
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