Who we are

Harness is led by technologist and entrepreneur Jyoti Bansal, founder of AppDynamics (acquired by Cisco for $3.7B). The company has raised ~$240M in Series E funding, is valued at $5.5B, and backed by top investors including Goldman Sachs, Menlo Ventures, IVP, Google Ventures, J.P. Morgan, Capital One Ventures, Citi Ventures, ServiceNow, Splunk Ventures, and more.

Harness is building the industry’s leading AI-powered software delivery platform, enabling teams worldwide to build, test, and deliver software faster, safer, and more reliably. With products spanning CI/CD, Feature Flags, Cloud Cost Management, Service Reliability, Chaos Engineering, Software Engineering Insights, Internal Developer Experience, and API discovery, observability, governance, and runtime protection, Harness is shaping the future of AI-driven software delivery.

Position summary

Harness is seeking a Creative Director to join our marketing team and lead global creative efforts. Reporting directly to the Head of Corporate Marketing, you will oversee a talented geo-distributed team of creatives to elevate the Harness brand across multiple platforms.

This role requires a visionary leader who can champion innovative ideas and strategies that resonate with our audience, ensuring consistent and compelling brand messaging. You’ll drive creative excellence in all marketing initiatives, from digital campaigns to content creation and visual storytelling.

About the role

Cultivate and enhance Harness’ core brand identity, voice, visual diagrams, and explanatory visuals
Lead a diverse team of brand designers, offering mentorship, career development, and creative guidance
Evaluate creative strategies, analyze competitor efforts, and implement a cohesive creative vision
Generate concepts for content initiatives, influencer partnerships, sponsorships, and co-branding projects
Demonstrate thought leadership and early adoption of AI and other efficiency tools to enable greater productivity and expansive testing and optimization

About you

Demonstrated success leading creative campaigns and brand development for SaaS organizations
Strong creative strategy and direction experience across full-funnel initiatives, from concept through execution
Hands-on mastery of design tools (Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Canva, etc.) and awareness of current design trends
Background in B2B communications with an understanding of relevant target audiences
Exceptional attention to detail and passion for storytelling and craftsmanship
Strong communication skills with the ability to distill complex concepts into clear, compelling narratives
Proven experience in team management, including hiring, feedback, and fostering a design-centric culture

Work location

Remote from within the U.S.

What you will have at Harness

Competitive salary
Comprehensive healthcare benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Flexible work schedule
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Flexible Time Off and Parental Leave
Monthly, quarterly, and annual social and team-building events
Monthly internet reimbursement

Pay transparency: $180,000–$210,000 USD annually, plus commission/variable component, equity, and benefits. Salary is determined by location, level, relevant experience, and skills.

More details about benefits: Harness Careers.

Diversity & inclusion

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

Note on fraudulent recruiting/offers

Harness has become aware of fraudulent recruiting attempts by individuals posing as company representatives. We do not ask for sensitive or financial information via chat, text, or social media. Harness will never request payment or purchases from job applicants.

Creative Director