Senior Program Manager, Cricut Contributing Artist Program (CAP)

Cricut® makes smart cutting machines that work with an easy-to-use app, an ever-growing collection of materials, and crafting essentials to help you design and personalize almost anything — custom cards, unique apparel, everyday items, and so much more.

Let’s make.

Overview

We believe everyone is born creative. We’re a diverse tapestry of thinkers, dreamers, givers, DIYers, handi-workers, artisans, and forever and always architects of things.

At Cricut, we place the power of handmade into the hands of all. We give you beautiful, easy-to-master tools so you can make something unique, remarkable, perfect. We surround you with ideas, community, inspiration, and encouragement to take your creativity further than you ever imagined. And as a community, we celebrate the exhilarating act of making every single day.

So, make that handcrafted card that feels like a hug. Design a shirt for fun, for family, or for a full-blown business. Craft with a passion or for a purpose. Make something big and bold, itsy-bitsy, amazingly ambitious, or just plain silly. Whatever you make, just make your heart out. Because here’s the remarkable truth: When we all make together, we make all things possible.

Let’s make.

Cricut Contributing Artist Program welcomes artists worldwide to apply and contribute approved original artwork to Design Space, Cricut’s design software. Cricut is working hard to make sure our content reflects the growing diversity of our members, and this program will help bring us closer to that mission.Approved artists get compensated monthly when Cricut members use their art. 

We are looking for an Program Manager to help drive onboarding, education, and communication with our contributing artists; and to support the overall expansion of the program. Content is very important to our engagement efforts, and this role will help scale Content within Design Space. 

This highly visible role demands someone both creative and analytical, who communicates efficiently and is willing to roll up their sleeves and get the job done.

We are only hiring for our South Jordan location. Local candidates preferred. Relocation is required for anyone else. We will not hire anyone who doesn't have authorization to work in the US for any employer

We are looking for:

• An Entrepreneurial Spirit: The Contributing Artist Program needs a lot of love and nurturing for growth. The individual in this role needs to be willing to take something and run with it, from conception to execution.
• Excellent Communication Skills:Demonstrated written, presentation, and verbal skills for both internal and external communities.
  Internally, must be able to communicate with players on all levels of the company and drive business and product stories in a concise, compelling way. Drive alignment and buy-in across the organization.
• Externally, work across the Cricut community to communicate with artists, influencers, product experts, and Cricut members from around the world.
• The Ability to Work Well with Others: This is an interactive role that works daily with Cricut members, Contributing Artists, cross-functional teams and occasionally presents to Cricut leadership. Some of the departments this role will work with include software product management, UX, engineering, quality assurance, marketing, legal, finance, accounting, digital content, subscriptions, international, and member care.
• Creative + Design Sensibility: A strong visual eye and understanding of good design is a must. Ideal candidates have hands-on experience with tools like Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, or InDesign, and familiarity with digital asset creation. Bonus points for merchandising experience or a passion for crafting. Enthusiasm for Cricut and an appreciation for what makes a great cuttable image or design is essential.
• Strong Organization Skills: There are many stakeholders in this program, and we need someone who can keep track of multiple conversations and various tasks, prioritize the workload for the biggest impact, and deliver clear and concise reporting on the success metrics.
• A Data-Driven Mindset & Analytical Skills: We are looking for someone who eagerly jumps into large data sets to find insights, trends, and data-driven recommendations.
  Problem Solving: There is no playbook. We want someone who is not afraid to tackle an ambiguous situation, can see complex problems, and proposes solutions and ideas.

• 7+ years of relevant working experience
• Respect for artists and a passion for growing communities
• Consumer first thinking – our members are at the heart of all we do
• Understand marketplaces, art, and have a knack for knowing relevant craft & DIY trends
• Understands Adobe Creative Suite and/or willing to learn
• Digital experience and a passion for understanding software and usability
• Demonstrated experience with cross-functional leadership
• Practical, hands-on approach and a ‘make-it-happen' demeanor
• Proven communication, facilitation, and presentation skills

Preferred Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in business, marketing, operations, or a related field 

What to Do Next: Please attach your resume including links to your portfolio where applicable. If you want to show your super powers in other ways – include that information too. You can be sure that Cricut® is an employer who values individuality, equality and diversity, so tell us what you’re all about. If you are a Maker or a DIY enthusiast, whether you think you are a good one or not, we would love to hear about it when you send us your information!

At Cricut®, we celebrate inclusion and diversity. Cricut is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on merit. Cricut prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual identity, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, nationality, citizenship, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, or any other unlawful consideration. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Cricut participates in E-Verify.