Remote Creative Director, Video & AI-Driven Ads

Jerry; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

the company.ai is seeking a Creative Director (Video) to lead performance and brand video across paid channels, from concept through final cut, using AI tools to accelerate production.

You will mentor a small team, stay ahead of platform trends, and craft hooks that drive engagement while maintaining a sharp visual aesthetic.

Remote-friendly with opportunities to work from our offices; competitive pay and equity in a fast-growing YC-backed startup.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in video creative, art direction, or production.
• Experience contributing to video creative for paid channels (Meta, TikTok, YouTube, CTV).
• Strong visual instincts for design, composition, pacing, and brand quality.
• Video editing fluency; can cut and iterate ads independently.
• Performance creative curiosity; understanding hooks, pacing, CTAs.
• Collaborative and eager to receive feedback in fast-paced environments.
• AI fluency; experiment with generative tools to speed production.
• Bonus: experience spanning performance and brand contexts.

Responsibilities

• Concept and produce video creative across paid social, CTV, and emerging channels — end-to-end from brief to delivery.
• Lead a small and nimble team.
• Elevate asset visuals through composition, pacing, and storytelling while keeping performance in mind.
• Stay on top of platform trends to keep creative fresh and effective.
• Develop hooks, angles, and visual frameworks tied to performance.
• Edit video directly and iterate ads with speed.
• Leverage AI tools to accelerate workflows and expand creative range.
• Collaborate with media, growth, and senior creatives to turn performance signals into stronger work.

Skills

Video creative leadership

Paid channel video experience

Visual design instincts

Video editing

Hooks and CTAs

Collaboration

AI fluency

Brand/performance balance

Tools

Video editing software

AI tools

Job description

the company.ai is seeking a Creative Director (Video) to lead performance and brand video across paid channels, from concept through final cut, using AI tools to accelerate production.

You will mentor a small team, stay ahead of platform trends, and craft hooks that drive engagement while maintaining a sharp visual aesthetic.

Remote-friendly with opportunities to work from our offices; competitive pay and equity in a fast-growing YC-backed startup.