Brand Creative Director: Lead & Elevate Campaigns

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

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks PTO

11 company holidays

Unlimited sick days

Healthcare benefits

Mental health benefits

401K matching

Equity grants

Wellness reimbursement

Volunteer time off

Donation matching

Job summary

Smartly is seeking a Creative Director to lead Brand & Content, shaping campaigns, content, events, and digital experiences. You will guide a team of designers, translate business goals into compelling visuals, and collaborate across Brand, Content, Product Marketing, and Communications.

You will elevate Smartly's visual identity, refine processes, and stay ahead of design trends, balancing creative excellence with practical outcomes in a fast-growing tech environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading and developing creative teams.
• Strong background in graphic design and brand design.
• Experience as a conceptual Art Director with campaign thinking.
• Ability to translate strategy into engaging concepts.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of designers.
• Develop concepts and campaigns for brand.
• Provide clear direction from brief to final execution.
• Partner with stakeholders to translate business objectives.
• Elevate visual identity across channels.
• Review and approve creative work.
• Refine processes to scale impact.
• Stay current on design and cultural trends.

Skills

People management

Brand design

Visual storytelling

Campaign thinking

Typography

Layout & grids

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Job description

Smartly is seeking a Creative Director to lead Brand & Content, shaping campaigns, content, events, and digital experiences. You will guide a team of designers, translate business goals into compelling visuals, and collaborate across Brand, Content, Product Marketing, and Communications.

You will elevate Smartly's visual identity, refine processes, and stay ahead of design trends, balancing creative excellence with practical outcomes in a fast-growing tech environment.