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Smartly

Creative Director, Brand & Content

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Key details

Salary

$120K – $150K

Employment type

Full-time

Seniority

Director

Years experience

5-10

Location

Chicago, United States

Full job description

Smartly seeks a Creative Director for Brand & Content to lead a team of designers and develop creative concepts that align with business goals. Responsibilities include managing creative processes, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and maintaining brand consistency. Requirements include experience in creative team leadership, strong background in graphic and brand design, conceptual art direction skills, and ability to translate strategy into visual storytelling. Benefits include paid time off, healthcare, 401K matching, equity grants, wellness and learning reimbursements, volunteer time off, stock options, and insurance benefits. Salary range is $120,000 to $150,000 per year.

What you'll do

  • 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

Requirements

  • 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 with consumer-facing brands or B2C marketing is preferred, but not required
  • Experience working in technology, SaaS, or high-growth environments is a plus

Benefits

Five weeks paid time off (PTO)11 company paid holidaysUnlimited sick daysGenerous healthcare packages & mental health benefits401K plus matching & equity grantsWellness benefit & learning reimbursement opportunitiesVolunteer time off days & company donation matching opportunitiesStock optionsMedical/dental/vision insurancesRetirement savings benefitsParental leaveLife insuranceDisability benefits

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