Manager, Paid Social, Creative Direction / Art Direction

San Francisco, CA (On-site)

$119K/yr – $155K/yrManager6+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own paid social creative strategy and execution, turning performance data into scalable, modular asset systems across Meta, TikTok, YouTube, and emerging platforms.

  • Lead cross-platform creative testing roadmaps to optimize mid- and lower-funnel results.
  • Build modular, repeatable creative systems and guide design execution for high-volume output.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead creative direction for paid social campaigns across Meta, TikTok, YouTube, and emerging platforms, with a focus on mid- and lower-funnel objectives (conversion, traffic, retargeting)
  • Partner with Growth and Media teams to develop creative testing roadmaps (hooks, messaging, formats, offers, audiences)
  • Translate performance data and insights into iterative creative strategies, continuously improving output based on results
  • Develop modular creative systems and frameworks that enable rapid production of asset variations at scale
  • Guide and direct the Paid Social Designer to execute high-quality, high-volume creative aligned to platform best practices
  • Balance brand consistency with performance needs, knowing when to push into more native, UGC-style, or offer-driven creative
  • Partner with Old Navy’s broader Creative team to align on seasonal campaigns, ensuring paid social extensions feel cohesive but optimized for performance
  • Present creative direction and performance-informed recommendations clearly to cross-functional partners

Requirements

  • 6+ years of experience in art direction or design, with a strong focus on performance marketing / paid social
  • Deep understanding of platform-specific creative best practices (Meta, TikTok, Pinterest, YouTube, etc.)
  • Proven ability to develop high-performing paid social creative, including iterative testing and optimization
  • Experience partnering with Growth/Media teams and using performance data to inform creative decisions
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide designers and collaborate across cross-functional teams
  • A balance of conceptual thinking and hands-on execution
  • Ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with tight timelines and evolving priorities

    Benefits

    • Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta, and 30% off at Outlet for all employees.
    • One of the most competitive Paid Time Off plans in the industry.*
    • Employees can take up to five “on the clock” hours each month to volunteer at a charity of their choice.*
    • Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching for contributions up to four percent of an employee’s base pay.*
    • Employee stock purchase plan.*
    • Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.*
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