Creative Director (Web)

San Francisco, CA (Hybrid)

$170K/yr – $190K/yrSenior Level10+ years expFull time

Posted 2 days ago

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Job Summary

Own the end-to-end design of high-impact marketing websites and digital experiences, leading by design and collaboration, while pushing technical feasibility, branding, and strategic alignment.

  • Lead client-facing presentations and sell the vision
  • Drive innovation with AI-enabled workflows
  • Ensure scalable design systems across web governance

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Web Vision & Digital Storytelling - The "Flash" & The Function: Lead the creation of "flashy," high-impact marketing websites and digital experiences. You bridge the gap between heavy interaction design and strategic marketing, ensuring the web isn't just a container for information, but a compelling destination in itself.
  • - User-Centric Magic: Understand the product and the user deeply. Your job is to connect the two through intuitive UI and magical UX that feels distinctly Google—simple, human, and useful, but with a layer of delight that pushes the brand forward.
  • - Push the Browser: Stay on the bleeding edge of what is possible in a browser. Champion new web technologies and motion design to create experiences that feel alive, responsive, and innovative.
  • Craft, Quality & "Google Grade" - Pixel Obsession: Maintain an uncompromising standard of visual excellence. You are the guardian of "Google Grade" on the web—ensuring hierarchy, typography, and layout are flawless across all viewports.
  • - Hands-On Leadership: You are a leader who still designs. You must be willing to jump into Figma to refine a component, direct a motion study, or push a concept further. You lead by doing.
  • - Systemic Thinking: While focused on "wow" moments, you also understand design systems. You ensure your flashy experiences can scale and align with broader Google web governance where necessary.
  • Client Partnership & Strategy - Sell the Vision: You are the primary presenter for digital work. You must be able to articulate the "why" behind complex interaction models and design choices to clients across Marketing and Product, turning skeptics into believers.
  • - Strategic Alignment: Partner with strategists to ensure web experiences meet business KPIs without sacrificing creativity. You know how to balance "cool" with "conversion."
  • AI & Innovation - AI-Enabled Workflow: actively explore how AI can enhance web design workflows—from generating layout variations to creating assets for prototypes. You view AI as a tool to get to "pixel perfect" faster.

Requirements

  • Experience: 10+ years of digital design experience, with a heavy emphasis on marketing websites, microsites, and interactive storytelling. At least 3+ years in a leadership role.
  • Portfolio of "Wow": A portfolio demonstrating high-end web design (Awwwards-caliber work). We need to see rich UI, fluid UX, and strong motion sensibilities—not just static dashboards or utility apps.
  • Technical Fluency: Deep expertise in UI/UX principles and site architecture. You don't need to write code, but you must understand the capabilities of modern front-end development (HTML/CSS/JS/WebGL) to communicate effectively with developers.
  • Tool Mastery: Expert-level proficiency in Figma and familiarity with the Adobe Creative Suite. Knowledge of prototyping tools (Protopie, Principle) is a massive plus.
  • Client Presence: Proven ability to command a room and present creative work with confidence and strategic clarity.
  • The Maker Mindset: You are resilient, curious, and believe that the details are the design.

Preferred

  • Knowledge of prototyping tools (Protopie, Principle) is a massive plus.

Benefits

  • Excellent, full coverage medical, dental, and vision insurance - more about our coverage here!
  • Generous PTO and 15 company-wide holidays
  • 401k with company contribution
  • Paid parental leave
  • Work-life balance with an emphasis on personal well-being
  • Career growth in a disruptor space & entrepreneurial opportunities within the Monks network
  • A globally diverse & inclusive culture with employee resource groups such as S4 Melanin, Pride.Monks, Cultura.Monks, and more!
  • Authentic commitment to DEI efforts and sustainable growth. (Why Sir Martin Sorrell signed The Climate Pledge here!)
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