Smartly
Creative Director, Brand & Content
Chicago, Illinois, United States · Director
Sponsorship not specified$120k-$150kDetected 11 days ago
Graphic DesignCustomer SupportLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem Solving
About the role
- Creative Director, Brand & Content Smartly is looking for a Creative Director to join our Brand & Content team and help shape how our brand comes to life across campaigns, content, events, digital experiences, and marketing initiatives.
- We take into consideration an individual's background, expertise, and experience in determining final salary.
- This information is provided in accordance with applicable law.
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
- Partner with Brand, Content, Product Marketing, Communications, and other stakeholders to translate business objectives into compelling creative solutions
- Stay current on design, advertising, and cultural trends, bringing fresh thinking and new approaches to the team's work
- 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
- Strong design craft and a deep understanding of typography, layout, visual systems, and brand identity
- Reporting to the SVP of Brand & Content, this role combines creative leadership, people management, and conceptual thinking to create work that is distinctive, effective, and aligned with our business goals.
- You'll lead a team of designers, develop strong creative concepts, and partner across the business to bring Smartly's story to life.
- This role is ideal for someone who began their career in design, has evolved into a conceptual art director, and enjoys helping creative teams produce their best work.
Requirements
- 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
- Experience partnering with cross-functional stakeholders and navigating feedback from multiple audiences
- Ability to balance creative excellence with practical business outcomes
Nice to have
- 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
Compensation
- 120,000-150,000
- We take into consideration an individual's background, expertise, and experience in determining final salary.
- Salary in USD: 120,000-150,000
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
- The base pay range for this position is as mentioned below per year, plus an annual performance bonus.
- Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion approach is at the heart of it.
Company info
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