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
• 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

Preferred

• 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 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
• And so much more…