Creative Director - Advertising

Calabasas, CA (Hybrid)

$170K/yr – $200K/yrSenior Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 4 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the creative system for paid social and performance marketing, turning data and customer insights into platform optimized ad concepts that drive conversions and strengthen brand across Facebook, Instagram, and AI-assisted production.

  • Creative direction: translate business goals into scalable, high converting ad concepts with a cohesive visual language.
  • Testing and optimization: lead A/B tests on images, videos, copy, and CTAs to improve ROAS and CPA.
  • Cross-functional leadership: partner with paid media, analytics, and product teams to align on KPIs and impact.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead the conceptualization and execution of high-impact digital ad creatives across Facebook, Instagram, and other platforms
  • Establish and maintain creative guidelines that align with brand identity while optimizing for performance
  • Leverage the company’s proprietary AI ad producing platform for campaign development
  • Review and approve all ad creative before publication to ensure quality and effectiveness
  • Develop a consistent visual language that strengthens brand recognition while driving conversions
  • Analyze creative performance data to identify patterns and opportunities for improvement
  • A/B test creative elements (images, videos, copy, CTAs) to determine highest-converting combinations
  • Collaborate with the performance marketing team to optimize creative based on ROAS metrics
  • Develop creative that addresses specific funnel stages and customer pain points
  • Translate business objectives and customer insights into compelling creative strategies

Requirements

  • 5+ years in digital marketing creative development, with significant focus on paid social channels (Facebook, Instagram)
  • Proven track record optimizing e-commerce ad creative for conversion metrics (ROAS, CPA, CENTER)
  • Experience leading creative development for multiple product categories or campaigns simultaneously
  • Portfolio demonstrating successful performance-driven creative campaigns with measurable results
  • Background in visual design or art direction with a strong aesthetic sensibility
  • Proficiency with design software (Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Canva)
  • Understanding of digital ad specifications and best practices across platforms
  • Knowledge of A/B testing methodologies and creative optimization
  • Familiarity with marketing analytics platforms and performance data interpretation
  • Basic video editing capabilities or experience directing video content

Nice to have

  • Extra points if you embrace and have harnessed AI for creative purposes.

Benefits

  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • 401(k) with matching
  • Pet Insurance
  • Mental Health Benefits
  • Comprehensive Time Off Program, including Vacation, Sick Days, Paid Holidays, and Floating Holidays
  • Employee Product Discounts
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PlanetArt

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PlanetArt is an e-commerce leader delivering affordable, high-quality personalized products through a growing portfolio of globally recognized websites and apps. Home to well-known brands like Simply to Impress, Personal Creations, CafePress and FreePrints, we provide people everywhere with easy-to-use tools that leverage self-expression to create one-of-a-kind cards, gifts, wall art, apparel, home décor and more.At PlanetArt we believe a greeting card can form a meaningful connection, a photo can preserve a precious memory, a coffee mug can start a conversation, and a T-shirt can ignite a movement. Headquartered in Los Angeles with satellite offices around the world, we’re a team that thrives on creativity and innovation. The environment is stimulating and fast-paced, and we never stop challenging ourselves and others. As a group we are helping to make this world a better place by doing our life's best work.Learn more about PlanetArt and current career opportunities by visiting us at www.planetart.com/jobs.

Founded in 2010
Calabasas, California, USA
832 employees
87% recommend to a friend
90% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
3.6K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
23.8%
Direct
62.9%
Referral
8.8%
Social
3.1%
Paid
1.2%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~832

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