Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Smartly is an AI-powered advertising technology company that integrates media, creative, and intelligence to help brands deliver effective advertising experiences. The Creative Director will lead the Brand & Content creative team, develop campaigns and concepts, provide creative direction, and ensure consistent, high-quality brand expression across channels.
Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of designers, creating an environment where people can do their best work and grow their careers
- Develop creative concepts and campaigns that strengthen Smartly's brand and connect with target audiences
- Provide clear creative direction and feedback throughout the creative process, from brief through final execution
- Partner with Brand, Content, Product Marketing, Communications, and other stakeholders to translate business objectives into compelling creative solutions
- Elevate the quality, consistency, and effectiveness of Smartly's visual identity across all channels and touchpoints
- Review and approve creative work, ensuring it meets strategic objectives, brand standards, and quality expectations
- Help establish and refine creative processes, workflows, and ways of working that enable the team to scale its impact
- Stay current on design, advertising, and cultural trends, bringing fresh thinking and new approaches to the team's work
Skills
- Experience leading and developing creative teams, including direct people management responsibilities
- Strong background in graphic design, brand design, visual communication, or a related creative discipline
- Experience as a conceptual Art Director, with a portfolio that demonstrates strong campaign thinking and creative problem-solving
- Ability to translate strategy, messaging, and business goals into engaging creative concepts and visual storytelling
- Strong design craft and a deep understanding of typography, layout, visual systems, and brand identity
- Experience partnering with cross-functional stakeholders and navigating feedback from multiple audiences
- Excellent communication, presentation, and collaboration skills
- Ability to balance creative excellence with practical business outcomes
- Experience working in technology, SaaS, or high-growth environments is a plus
- Experience working with consumer-facing brands or B2C marketing is preferred, but not required
Benefits
- Five weeks paid time off (PTO)
- 11 company paid holidays
- Unlimited sick days
- Generous healthcare packages & mental health benefits
- 401K plus matching & equity grants for all new Smartlies
- Wellness benefit & learning reimbursement opportunities
- Volunteer time off days & company donation matching opportunities
- Stock options
- Medical/dental/vision insurances
- Retirement savings benefits
- Parental leave
- 5 weeks vacation
- Life insurance
- Disability benefits
Company Overview
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