About XBOW

Build the future of offensive security with XBOW. Attackers are already using AI to move faster than defenders can react—we’re creating the platform that puts security ahead in the arms race. Our AI-powered system autonomously discovers, validates, and even exploits vulnerabilities, giving organizations proof-backed results in hours instead of weeks.

Founded by Oege de Moor, creator of GitHub Copilot, and backed by Sequoia, Altimeter, and other leading investors, XBOW is applying cutting-edge AI to one of the world’s most urgent problems. In just over a year, our AI—built by a world-class AI team and legendary security researchers—has uncovered thousands of real-world zero-days across the software billions rely on and achieved the #1 ranking on HackerOne’s global leaderboard.

We’re a team of builders, hackers, and researchers who thrive on solving problems others think are impossible. If you want to push the boundaries of AI, reshape how security is done, and join the group defining this new era of defense — we’d love to talk.

The Role

XBOW is looking for a Creative Director to define and execute the creative foundation of the brand. This is a high-impact, hands-on role where you will shape how XBOW looks, sounds, and tells its story across every surface, from product launches and campaigns to web, social, and content.

As one of the earliest marketing hires, you’ll directly influence how the company presents itself to the world and establish the creative standards that scale with the business.

What You’ll Do

• Own XBOW’s visual identity, voice, tone, and storytelling systems across all channels.

• Set and maintain creative direction for campaigns, launches, web experiences, social content, and brand moments.

• Personally execute high-impact creative work in early stages, including concepting, design, and copy.

• Develop creative frameworks and guidelines that allow the brand to scale without losing quality or clarity.

Creative Execution & Collaboration

• Partner closely with Social Media and Organic Growth to ensure creative drives distribution and engagement.

• Translate technical product and research breakthroughs into compelling, accessible narratives.

• Lead external designers, writers, agencies, or studios as needed.

• Act as the final bar for creative quality, taste, and cohesion.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Collaborate with Product Marketing, Growth, and Product teams to align creative with GTM priorities.

• Work across the company and with leadership to evolve the brand as the company grows.

• Ensure creative decisions balance speed, experimentation, and long-term brand equity.

What You Bring

• 8+ years of experience in brand, creative, or design leadership roles.

• Strong portfolio demonstrating brand-building, systems thinking, and executional excellence.

• Experience working at high-growth startups or category-defining companies.

• Ability to operate hands-on while setting strategic creative direction.

• Strong storytelling instincts across visual, written, and conceptual work.

• Comfort working in ambiguity and making taste-driven decisions.