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About the Role

Smartly is seeking a Creative Director to lead the Brand & Content team, shaping the brand's presence across various channels. This role involves creative leadership, people management, and conceptual thinking to produce distinctive and effective work aligned with business goals. The ideal candidate will lead a design team, develop creative concepts, and collaborate across departments to bring the Smartly story to life.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop a team of designers, fostering an environment for high performance and career growth.
Develop creative concepts and campaigns that enhance Smartly's brand and resonate with target audiences.
Provide clear creative direction and feedback throughout the entire creative process.
Collaborate with Brand, Content, Product Marketing, Communications, and other stakeholders to translate business objectives into creative solutions.
Elevate the quality, consistency, and effectiveness of Smartly's visual identity across all channels.
Review and approve creative work to ensure alignment with strategic objectives, brand standards, and quality expectations.
Help establish and refine creative processes, workflows, and best practices to scale team impact.
Stay updated on design, advertising, and cultural trends to bring fresh perspectives to the team's work.

Requirements

Experience leading and developing creative teams, including direct people management.
Strong background in graphic design, brand design, visual communication, or a related creative discipline.
Experience as a conceptual Art Director with a portfolio showcasing 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 with a deep understanding of typography, layout, visual systems, and brand identity.
Experience partnering with cross-functional stakeholders and managing feedback from diverse 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.
Experience in technology, SaaS, or high-growth environments is a plus.

Skills

Graphic design
Brand design
Visual communication
Creative leadership
People management
Conceptual thinking
Campaign development
Creative direction
Cross-functional collaboration
Typography
Layout
Visual systems
Brand identity
Presentation skills

Location

Remote

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Management experience
Senior level

Salary/Compensations

120,000-150,000 USD

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
Wellness benefit
Learning reimbursement opportunities
Volunteer time off days
Company donation matching opportunities
Annual performance bonus
Stock options
Medical/dental/vision insurances
Retirement savings benefits
Parental leave
Life insurance
Disability benefits

About the Company

Smartly is an AI-powered advertising technology company transforming ad experiences for brands and consumers.
Our platform integrates media, creative, and intelligence, powering over 800 billion impressions and 300 billion creatives annually.
Recognized as a Leader in The Forrester Wave: Creative Advertising Technologies.
Manages creative and media for 700+ brands worldwide and $6B in ad spend across major platforms like Facebook, Google, Instagram, Pinterest, Snap, and TikTok.
A multinational and diverse team of 750+ employees from 60+ nationalities, working in 13 countries.
Committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and heard, with Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at its core.

Equal Opportunity

Smartly is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and heard. Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion approach is at the heart of it.