Smartly is hiring 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 stakeholders, and ensuring brand consistency. Requirements include experience in creative team leadership, graphic and brand design, art direction, and strong communication skills. Preferred experience includes working with consumer brands, technology, SaaS, or high-growth environments. Benefits include paid time off, healthcare, 401K matching, equity grants, wellness and learning reimbursements, volunteer time off, stock options, and insurance coverage. Salary range is $120,000 to $180,000 per year plus performance bonus.
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
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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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