Creative Director - Small Business

Job Requisition ID # 26WD98289 Creative Director, Flow Studio Autodesk builds the tools behind the world around us. From the buildings we live in to the products we use, our customers design and make what’s next, and we power that work. We’re evolving into a Design and Make platform, connecting the full lifecycle from idea to reality.

It’s a shift from standalone tools to a more connected, intelligent system, and it’s changing how things get made. Within Autodesk, Flow Studio is building a new category at the intersection of AI, creativity, and storytelling. Why this role exists Flow Studio sits at the intersection of product and culture.

We need a Creative Director who can define how the product shows up in the world, not just through campaigns, but through everything we make. This role requires a builder mindset. Someone who can create a distinct creative voice, operate at speed, and bring a level of craft that stands out in a crowded AI and creative tools landscape.

What you’ll do

• Define the creative standard for all content—ensuring it is both visually compelling and technically credible
• Establish a clear point of view on what “great” looks like for VFX-driven product storytelling
• Push the team beyond expected formats into more distinctive, category-defining work
• Lead creative direction across campaigns, product marketing, and always-on social content
• Develop a distinct visual and storytelling language for Flow Studio
• Translate product features, especially AI-driven capabilities, into compelling, human stories
• Partner deeply with marketing and product to ensure creative is grounded in real use cases
• Guide collaboration between:
• Technical artists / VFX
• Design and motion
• Editorial and copy
• Ensure work feels integrated, not handed off between silos
• Bring a strong point of view on film, storytelling, and content formats across platforms
• Build systems that allow us to produce high-quality work at speed Continuously push the work to feel modern, relevant, and culturally aware
• Provide clear creative direction and actionable feedback
• Mentor across disciplines (design, VFX, storytelling)
• Build a culture of:
• curiosity
• ownership
• high standards What great looks like
• Flow Studio work stands out immediately in a crowded AI and creative tools space
• Creative feels culturally relevant while staying rooted in the product
• We show, not tell. The product is visible, understood, and desirable
• Social content is as considered as campaign work
• The team delivers high-quality work at speed without losing craft We consistently create work people want to watch, not skip What you bring
• Strong portfolio across brand, product, and social content
• Experience in media, entertainment, or film is a strong plus
• Background in fast-moving, content-driven environments
• Ability to concept and execute, not just direct
• High taste level with attention to detail and storytelling craft
• Understanding of how AI is shaping creative workflows and output
• Comfort working across formats including film, social, digital, and product storytelling
• Collaborative mindset with a bias toward making
• About the team We’re building a fully integrated marketing and creative team designed for how modern products grow. High taste, high velocity, and a clear focus on impact. We believe the best creative comes from teams that care deeply about the product and move fast enough to keep up with it. Learn More About Autodesk Welcome to Autodesk! Amazing things are created every day with our software – from the greenest buildings and cleanest cars to the smartest factories and biggest hit movies. We help innovators turn their ideas into reality, transforming not only how things are made, but what can be made. We take great pride in our culture here at Autodesk – it’s at the core of everything we do. Our culture guides the way we work and treat each other, informs how we connect with customers and partners, and defines how we show up in the world. When you’re an Autodesker, you can do meaningful work that helps build a better world designed and made for all. Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us!

Benefits From health and financial benefits to time away and everyday wellness, we give Autodeskers the best, so they can do their best work. Learn more about our benefits in the U.S. by visiting https://benefits.autodesk.com/ Salary transparency Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. For U.S.-based roles, we expect a starting base salary between $146,000 and $261,360.

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