Brand Creative Director, Campaigns & Content

Clutch Canada; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks PTO

11 holidays

Unlimited sick days

Healthcare benefits

401K with match

Wellness reimbursement

Volunteer time off & donation matching

Job summary

Smartly is seeking a Creative Director to lead the Brand & Content team and help shape how our brand comes to life across campaigns, content, events, digital experiences, and marketing initiatives. Reporting to the SVP of Brand & Content, this role blends creative leadership with people management and strategic thinking to produce distinctive, impactful work.

You’ll mentor designers, develop strong concepts, and partner across the business to bring Smartly's story to life.

Qualifications

• Experience leading and developing creative teams.

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.

Skills

Team leadership

Creative direction

Brand storytelling

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Job description

Smartly is seeking a Creative Director to lead the Brand & Content team and help shape how our brand comes to life across campaigns, content, events, digital experiences, and marketing initiatives. Reporting to the SVP of Brand & Content, this role blends creative leadership with people management and strategic thinking to produce distinctive, impactful work.

You’ll mentor designers, develop strong concepts, and partner across the business to bring Smartly's story to life.