Ultranative is searching for a talented and visionary Creative Director to join our venture studio based in Austin, Texas. This is an exciting opportunity to lead creative strategies, oversee content development, and drive impactful social initiatives for a portfolio of forward-thinking companies in industries including psychedelics, cannabis, aerospace, and others. The Creative Director will play a key role in shaping brand identities, executing marketing campaigns, and enhancing our portfolio companies’ outreach efforts.
About Ultranative
At Ultranative, we’re on a mission to accelerate, activate, and advocate for the world’s most impactful ideas across diverse and transformative industries. We combine the roles of incubator and venture fund, investing in visionary companies that have the potential to positively impact the planet and its people. Our investment objective is to generate exceptional returns while contributing to a more peaceful, sustainable future.
We believe in building a community of impact-driven founders and strategic partners, supporting innovative solutions with a sustainable, for-profit approach. By focusing on ventures in industries like psychedelics and clean energy, Ultranative aims to create an ecosystem of transformative solutions that align with our vision for a sustainable and equitable future.
Location
Candidates must be based in Austin, Texas, and will work out of our vibrant office in the heart of Austin.
Job Overview
Responsibilities
- Design Leadership: Lead and execute creative projects across branding, design, digital content, and visual storytelling for Ultranative and its portfolio companies.
- Marketing Strategy: Develop and oversee integrated strategies for marketing campaigns, ensuring alignment with company growth goals and audience engagement across digital and social platforms.
- Content Creation & Editing: Produce and edit high-quality content, including info-graphics, presentations, and marketing materials, to enhance brand visibility and consistency.
- Social Initiatives: Drive social media strategies and manage community engagement to amplify brand messages and foster community around the portfolio companies. Initially these will include our incubations such as Moonwalk, ECCO, Noble Pacific, and MINDS.
- Collaboration with Portfolio companies: Work closely with Ultranative’s leadership team, Entrepreneurs in Residence, and portfolio companies to develop creative solutions for go-to-market strategies.
- Market Awareness: Stay informed on design trends, industry best practices, and emerging technologies to ensure Ultranative’s brands stay innovative and impactful.
Requirements
- Experience in design software, particularly Photoshop, with a proven portfolio showcasing creative excellence.
- Experience in Marketing and Branding with a background in driving successful marketing strategies and executing multi-platform campaigns.
- Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving: Ability to align creative vision with business objectives and think critically about brand positioning.
- Excellent Communication Skills: Able to present ideas clearly to diverse audiences and work collaboratively across teams.
- Strong Project Management Skills: Capable of managing multiple projects, prioritizing tasks, and meeting deadlines in a dynamic environment.
The Ideal Candidate
- Familiarity and/or experience in industries including psychedelics, healthcare & wellness, biotech, and industrials.
- Experience leading creative projects within a startup, venture studio, or fast-paced, innovative environment.
- Passionate about contributing to a positive global impact and Ultranative’s values of wellness, sustainability, and societal change.
- Adaptable and comfortable in a fast-paced environment
- Passionate about creating a positive global impact and increasing societal awareness of mindfulness, wellness, and psychedelics
- Aligned with Ultranative’s values:
- Integrity: Uphold the highest standards of honesty and accountability in all our actions
- Optimism: Embrace an unwavering belief in our vision and the potential of our team
- Patience: Understand that great things take time, and approach challenges with a calm and composed demeanor
- Humor: Foster a light-hearted environment where laughter and positivity are encouraged
- Enthusiasm: Bring passion and excitement to our work, inspiring others to do the same
- Health: Believe that health is wealth, and the most important factor to success is your own personal health and well-being
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a resume and portfolio that demonstrates their creative skills and strategic insight.
If you have any questions, please email careers@ultranative.com.
