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Creative Director

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

$160 - $190/hr

We're looking for a proven creative director with experience scaling brands in energy, climate tech, or hardware--and a passion for building meaningful, mission-aligned brands that shape the future ...

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Director / Leadership Join Enexor BioEnergy Enexor is a venture-backed, early-stage climate tech company just outside of Nashville, TN, developing distributed systems that turn organic and plastic ...

We're MIT-founded and backed by top generalist and climate tech investors, including Lux Capital and Y Combinator (S21). If you're excited to work on interesting problems with direct climate impact ...

$120 - $180/hr

We're MIT-founded and backed by top generalist and climate tech investors, including Lux Capital and Y Combinator (S21). If you're excited to work on interesting problems with direct climate impact ...

We're MIT-founded and backed by top generalist and climate tech investors, including Lux Capital and Y Combinator (S21). If you're excited to work on interesting problems with direct climate impact ...

We're MIT-founded and backed by top generalist and climate tech investors, including Lux Capital and Y Combinator (S21). If you're excited to work on interesting problems with direct climate impact ...

$120 - $180/hr

We're MIT-founded and backed by top generalist and climate tech investors, including Lux Capital and Y Combinator (S21). If you're excited to work on interesting problems with direct climate impact ...

We're MIT-founded and backed by top generalist and climate tech investors, including Lux Capital and Y Combinator (S21). If you're excited to work on interesting problems with direct climate impact ...

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How much do director climate tech jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for director climate tech in the United States is $116,795.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $85,500.00 and $141,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a director climate tech?

Directors of Climate Tech are senior leaders responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing technology-driven solutions that address climate change. They manage teams, set strategic goals, and collaborate with stakeholders to drive innovation in areas like renewable energy, carbon reduction, and sustainable practices. Their role often involves staying updated on emerging technologies, regulatory changes, and industry trends to ensure their organization remains at the forefront of climate technology. Directors of Climate Tech play a crucial part in helping companies or organizations reduce their environmental impact while achieving business objectives.

What are some common challenges faced by a director climate tech when leading cross-functional teams?

A Director of Climate Tech often faces the challenge of aligning diverse teams—such as engineering, data science, policy, and business development—towards shared sustainability goals. Navigating differing priorities, technical languages, and timelines requires strong communication and leadership skills. Additionally, the rapidly evolving climate tech landscape means staying current with regulatory changes and emerging technologies. Creating a culture of collaboration and innovation is essential for success in this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a director climate tech, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Director of Climate Tech, you need expertise in sustainability, environmental science, and business strategy, typically supported by an advanced degree and significant industry experience. Familiarity with carbon accounting platforms, climate modeling tools, and relevant certifications (such as LEED or PMP) is highly valued. Leadership, strategic thinking, and strong communication skills set exceptional candidates apart in this role. These competencies are crucial for effectively driving climate initiatives, managing cross-functional teams, and influencing organizational change toward sustainability goals.

What is the difference between Director Climate Tech vs Climate Program Manager?

AspectDirector Climate TechClimate Program Manager
Required CredentialsAdvanced degrees (e.g., Master’s, PhD), leadership experienceBachelor’s or Master’s, project management certifications
Work EnvironmentStrategic planning, leadership, cross-department collaborationProgram implementation, coordination, stakeholder engagement
Employer & Industry UsageCorporate sustainability departments, clean tech firmsEnvironmental NGOs, government agencies, consulting firms
Common Search & ComparisonStrategic leadership roles in climate techOperational roles managing climate projects

The main difference is that a Director Climate Tech focuses on strategic leadership, setting vision, and overseeing multiple projects, while a Climate Program Manager handles the day-to-day management and execution of specific climate initiatives. Both roles require relevant environmental credentials, but the Director role emphasizes strategic oversight and leadership.

What cities are hiring for Director Climate Tech jobs?

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What are the most commonly searched types of Climate Tech jobs?

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Infographic showing various Director Climate Tech job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $116,795 per year, or $56.2 per hour.

Creative Director

Torus Inc.

Salt Lake City, UT • On-site

$160 - $190/hr

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 3 days ago

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Job description

Torus is headquartered in Utah and is expanding manufacturing at our 540,000-square-foot facility in Salt Lake City called GigaOne. Our missionis to build the world’s first mesh energy infrastructure — built to unite people and communities through resilient, secure, and intelligent power. We design, engineer, manufacture, install, and support our systems end-to-end, standing behind them throughout their lifecycle. Torus systems help reduce costs, lower emissions, and protect facilities from outages, while strengthening the security and reliability of the broader utility grid. Torus is committed to American manufacturing, engineering excellence, and building energy systems that last.

At Torus, you will be part of something larger than a single product or technology. Your work will help build energy infrastructure that supports critical systems, industry, and communities for decades to come. We value accountability, collaboration, and clear thinking. We are looking for people who want to solve hard problems and build things that matter.

About the Role

As Creative Director , you’ll lead the evolution of our brand across every touchpoint—guiding strategy, messaging, and visual identity to reflect our impact across utilities, C&I, data centers, and government sectors. You’ll own brand architecture, oversee creative execution, and collaborate across teams to ensure our brand drives trust, clarity, and growth. We’re looking for a proven creative director with experience scaling brands in energy, climate tech, or hardware—and a passion for building meaningful, mission-aligned brands that shape the future of energy.

Responsibilities
  • Set the overall creative vision for Torus, establishing a distinct aesthetic and voice that differentiates the brand across all media.
  • Own and evolve the Torus brand across all customer segments: utilities, commercial & industrial, data centers, and government/defense.
  • Develop and enforce brand guidelines across every touchpoint: product, digital, print, events, presentations, partnerships, physical spaces, and packaging.
  • Lead development of brand architecture that aligns with product tiers (hardware, software, security) and commercial personas.
  • Guide all creative work (internal and agency) to ensure consistency, clarity, and resonance with our audience.
  • Oversee naming, messaging frameworks, visual identity systems, and tone of voice—especially as Torus expands nationally.
  • Collaborate with the content team, product marketing, sales, product, manufacturing, and customer experience to ensure our brand elevates every part of the customer journey.
  • Bridge strategy and execution — turning positioning, audience insights, and campaign goals into creative direction that teams can confidently build from.
  • Support campaign and content strategy across paid, owned, and earned channels—including LinkedIn, conferences, email, video, press, and government.
Required Experience
  • 8+ years in brand or creative leadership roles.
  • Portfolio submissionis required and must be included with your application.
  • Background in managing rebrands or building new categories.
  • Strong track record of building and scaling brands in fast-growing industries—energy, hardware, climate tech, or high tech a plus.
  • Experience developing brand guidelines and systems, from positioning to visual execution to launch.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead internal creative teams and external agencies.
  • Deep understanding of the full marketing funnel and how brand influences conversion, loyalty, and pricing power.
  • Comfort collaborating across technical, sales, and executive teams to translate brand into commercial outcomes.
Preferred Experience
  • Prior work in climate, energy, utilities, or grid infrastructure sectors.
  • Experience with product suites or tiered brands and how to unify them under a master brand.
  • Familiarity with sales cycles and the brand trust required to support long sales processes.
  • Comfort working across both digital and physical brand expressions—especially for a company with domestic manufacturing, software, and hardware components.
  • Strong understanding of technical products—energy storage, energy management, utilities, grid technology.

Background Check All candidates are subject to a background check.

Location The role is Utah-based remote with on-site work as needed in our South Salt Lake Warehouse (air-conditioned) and/or GigaOne in Salt Lake City. May require occasional onsite work in our Springville R&D warehouse (air-conditioned and non air-conditioned).

Compensation $160,000-190,000 (Note: We have the flexibility to hire at different levels, which may impact thecorresponding pay range.)

Work Authorization Applicants must already have the legal authorization to work in the US without requiring any employer sponsorship.

Physical Requirements

  • Constantly operates a computer and other peripheral office equipment such as a printer or mouse.
  • Ability to communicate information so others can understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
  • Must report to work reliably and with the ability to use full and unimpaired skills and judgment to safely execute your job.
  • Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English required.
  • When on the production floor, required to don personal protective equipment to include, but not limited to ear protection, gloves, eye protection and/or safety helmet.
  • When on the production floor, ability to observe, detect and respond to audible and visual machine malfunction warnings.
Our Benefits and Perks

Benefits eligibility is based on employment status.

  • Employee Rewards Package including Equity
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
  • Health Benefits Package: Choice between traditional PPO or HSA eligible medical plans; Dental insurance; and Vision insurance
  • Human-centered Paid Time Off including Unlimited Discretionary PTO; 10-days paid company holidays; Waiting period-free 100% paid parental leave
  • Torus paid Life and AD&D Insurance with option to purchase additional coverage
  • Voluntary Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Torus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

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About Torus

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Industry

Clean energy equipment manufacturing

Company size

51 - 200 Employees

Headquarters location

Lehi, UT, US

Year founded

2021