Creative Strategist - AutoDesk (Multiple U.S. Locations)

AutoDesk is seeking a Creative Strategist to join their team, preferably with experience in AEC and construction. This role will be working with leaders to bring our strategy to life in internal & external presentations. You will help ensure clarity of message, design content, and create compelling visuals.

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Position Overview

At Autodesk we are enabling a better world designed and made for everyone. We’re in the midst of a transformation and growth journey to reimagine how we engage with customers as they design and make the world around us. If you thrive in fast-paced, collaborative, high impact environments, we would like to meet you. We are looking for an experienced visual storyteller to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Creation of content strategy for a variety of projects including executive presentations, global events, and other high-visibility deliverables

• Create compelling, well-structured narratives and innovative creative work that’s in line with the strategy that is shaped and refined in partnership

• Design and build content that expresses Autodesk brand and strategy in a relevant way

• Refine business concepts and rough ideation into clear, compelling, and reusable visuals

• Consult with employees, internal partners, and external vendors to establish creative frameworks that align with organizational objectives and build upon the Autodesk brand strategy to drive business growth

• Think “big picture” and see how content fits within the overall strategy; be a conceptual creative who can come up with big ideas but also sweat the smallest details

• Work in concepts and strategy development with a great eye for design, layout, look and feel

• Bring diverse ideas and viewpoints to life, weaving them into a structured and connected storyline and representing them visually through PowerPoint, video, or other mediums

• Active collaboration with leaders, strategy partners, and cross-functional teams to revise content and bring it to life

• Forward thinking with the ability to foster innovation and creativity, while also maintaining a clear sense of business objectives

Minimum Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in creative support for strategic roles or executives

• Experience in graphic design/in-house branding

• Expert knowledge of PowerPoint, presentation design, and photo editing. Video expertise a plus

• Expertise in managing the creative development and production process across a variety of communication vehicles

• Knowledge of visual design and demonstrated proficiency in the formal elements of design, including typography, layout, balance, proportion, rhythm, emphasis and unity

• Ability to support, understand, and enhance the strategy development process; able to fuse creativity with strong business acumen

• Resourceful, adaptable, creative, results-oriented, with high energy and a positive attitude

• Comfortable with ambiguity and working in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to synthesize and effectively communicate insights for executive team

• Ability to handle multiple projects with competing priorities

• Very high attention to detail

• Strong project management and organization skills

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in this role or in a graphic design/in-house branding-related occupation

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience partnering with senior executives to craft compelling narratives

• Background in technology or SaaS companies

• Experience or solid understanding of one or more of our industries: AEC, M&E, Manufacturing, or Construction

• Intensely curious and ability to question conventional wisdom to deepen understanding and elevate decision-making