Join the leader in entertainment innovation and help us design the future. At Dolby, science meets art, and high tech means more than computer code. As a member of the Dolby team, you’ll see and hear the results of your work everywhere, from movie theaters to smartphones. We continue to revolutionize how people create, deliver, and enjoy entertainment worldwide. To do that, we need the absolute best talent. We’re big enough to give you all the resources you need, and small enough so you can make a real difference and earn recognition for your work. We offer a collegial culture, challenging projects, and excellent compensation and benefits, not to mention a Flex Work approach that is truly flexible to support where, when, and how you do your best work.

The Marketing department creates passion and relevance for the "Dolby Difference" driving sell-in and sell-thru of Dolby enabled devices, services, content, and experiences across multiple constituents – partners, creators, consumers, and developers.

In this role, you will collaborate with the Creative Director, Americas Marketing Lead, and senior leaders across Dolby to guide our marketing initiatives. Beyond design, your impact will be strategic, as you inspire and mentor other creatives, foster collaboration, and translate business goals into innovative strategies that deliver meaningful results.

Dolby offers a collaborative and dynamic culture, challenging projects, and the opportunity to make a tangible impact at both regional and global levels. Our Flex Work approach supports flexibility, so you can thrive in your role.

What You’ll Do

Strategic leadership: Lead the development and execution of creative strategies for the Americas, translating business objectives into actionable creative direction and ensuring work that aligns with measurable outcomes.
Creative direction: Oversee the creative direction of regional campaigns, ensuring alignment with Dolby’s brand values and strategic goals, with a commitment to creative excellence across all touchpoints.
Hands-on creative leadership: Actively engage in the creative process alongside your team, offering both strategic and practical input to ensure top-quality output.
Team leadership & mentorship: Build and mentor a team of in-house and freelance designers, writers, and cross-functional teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, performance, and professional growth.
Regional adaptation of global strategies: Adapt global creative strategies for the Americas region while ensuring brand consistency.
Stakeholder management: Partner with senior stakeholders across business units to understand priorities, build strong partnerships, and ensure creative strategies align with business goals.
Global collaboration: Coordinate with creative leads from other regions to maintain a cohesive global brand strategy, integrating regional insights effectively.
Innovation & future-forward thinking: Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies, leveraging them to enhance Dolby’s brand presence.
Operational excellence: Ensure the seamless execution of creative assets across web, social media, email, out-of-home (OOH), and digital activations, maintaining high standards.

Skills And Qualifications

8+ years of experience in a creative leadership role, with a portfolio demonstrating expertise in brand strategy, design, and creative direction on regional and global levels.
4+ years of experience managing and mentoring creative teams, with a record of inspiring high-performing teams.
Experience directing external vendors, including agencies and freelancers.
Strong interest in movies, TV, gaming, or music, with a capacity to lead projects that resonate with these industries.
Proficiency in design software like Adobe Creative Suite and Figma, with a solid grasp of emerging technologies.
Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, with experience translating business objectives into impactful creative strategies.
Outstanding communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences clearly and persuasively.

The San Francisco/Bay Area base salary range for this full-time position is $120,000 - $162,000, which can vary if outside this location, plus bonus, benefits, and some roles may also include equity. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, competencies, experience, market demands, internal parity, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range and perks and benefits for your location during the hiring process.

Dolby will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of San Francisco Police Code, Article 49, and Administrative Code, Article 12

Equal Employment Opportunity

Dolby is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our success depends on the combined skills and talents of all our employees. We are committed to making employment decisions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, marital status, family status, medical condition, disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.

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