Senior Designer

Smartly; Manila; On-site; PHP 3,076,923 - 4,307,692; Full time

Job summary

Smartly is looking for a Senior Designer to develop high-impact creative solutions for global brands. In this role, you will collaborate with Art Directors and Developers, leading design projects from concept to delivery while applying motion design techniques.

You will need 5+ years of design experience and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma. The position involves mentoring junior designers and maintaining high standards for creative outputs. Join Smartly to contribute to transformative advertising experiences.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in design roles.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma.
• Strong understanding of design principles.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience in digital advertising and motion design.
• Able to manage multiple projects effectively.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to create and refine creatives.
• Lead design projects from concept to delivery.
• Develop innovative, reusable design templates.
• Apply motion design techniques for engaging content.
• Mentor junior designers and foster a creative culture.

Skills

Graphic Design

Brand Design

Visual Design

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Digital Advertising

Motion Design

Collaboration

Job description

Are you passionate about designing innovative, high‑impact creative solutions for global brands? As a Senior Designer at Smartly, you’ll play a pivotal role in developing and refining creative assets for Display and Social campaigns. You’ll collaborate closely with Art Directors, Developers, and cross‑functional teams to deliver design solutions that are both visually compelling and strategically aligned with campaign goals. You’ll work hands‑on with Smartly’s creative tools and processes to produce innovative templates, motion designs, and flexible design systems that drive client success. This role combines creative problem‑solving with execution excellence to ensure that all creative outputs meet the highest standards.

Role Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Art Directors and Developers to create and refine display and social creatives for a variety of clients.
• Lead design projects from concept to delivery, ensuring creative solutions align with client objectives and brand guidelines.
• Develop innovative, reusable templates and design systems to streamline workflows and maximize efficiency.
• Apply motion design and animation techniques where needed, producing dynamic and engaging content.
• Contribute to the ideation and concept development of campaigns, providing creative feedback and solutions for complex challenges.
• Maintain meticulous attention to detail in all deliverables while managing multiple short‑ and long‑term projects.
• Mentor and collaborate with junior designers, fostering a culture of creativity and process improvement.

Desired Qualifications

• Have 5+ years of experience as a Graphic Designer, Brand Designer, Visual Designer, or Art Director.
• Are proficient with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, XD) and design tools such as Figma.
• Have a strong understanding of design principles, visual hierarchy, and layout best practices.
• Bring excellent presentation, storytelling, and communication skills to articulate design concepts clearly.
• Have experience in digital advertising, HTML5, dynamic advertising, and motion design (preferred).
• Excel at collaborating with cross‑functional teams to deliver impactful creative outputs.
• Can produce high‑quality design deliverables with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Are able to prioritize and manage multiple projects effectively.
• Align creative decisions with user needs and business objectives.
• Are comfortable working with a rotating shift schedule.

About Smartly

Smartly is the AI‑powered advertising technology company transforming ad experiences for brands and their consumers. Our comprehensive advertising platform seamlessly integrates the capabilities of media, creative, and intelligence to power more than 800 billion impressions and generate more than 300 billion creatives annually, delivering tangible business outcomes for brands and advertisers. Smartly is the only company in the industry recognized as a Leader in The Forrester Wave: Creative Advertising Technologies and has been validated by PwC. We manage creative and media for 700+ brands worldwide and $6 B in ad spend across the largest media platforms, including Facebook, Google, Instagram, Pinterest, Snap, and TikTok. Our end‑to‑end technology, unmatched access to media platforms, and exceptional customer service help Fortune 500 brands to reach and engage consumers and learn what performs best. Smartly is a multinational and diverse team of 750+ Smartlies from 60+ nationalities, working in 13 countries. Together, we want to create and maintain an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and heard. Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion approach is at the heart of it. Visit Smartly to learn more. The processing of your information is described in our Candidate Privacy Notice.