This role is ideal for someone who began their career in design, has evolved into a conceptual art director, and enjoys helping creative teams produce their best work. What You Will Do * Lead, coach ...
This role is ideal for someone who began their career in design, has evolved into a conceptual art director, and enjoys helping creative teams produce their best work. What You Will Do * Lead, coach ...
This role is ideal for someone who began their career in design, has evolved into a conceptual art director, and enjoys helping creative teams produce their best work. What You Will Do * Lead, coach ...
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This role is ideal for someone who began their career in design, has evolved into a conceptual art director, and enjoys helping creative teams produce their best work. What You Will Do * Lead, coach ...
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$120 - $150/hr
This role is ideal for someone who began their career in design, has evolved into a conceptual art director, and enjoys helping creative teams produce their best work. What You Will Do * Lead, coach ...
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Creative Director, Brand & Content
Chicago, IL · On-site
$120 - $150/hr
This role is ideal for someone who began their career in design, has evolved into a conceptual art director, and enjoys helping creative teams produce their best work. What You Will Do * Lead, coach ...
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This role is ideal for someone who began their career in design, has evolved into a conceptual art director, and enjoys helping creative teams produce their best work. What You Will Do * Lead, coach ...
This role is ideal for someone who began their career in design, has evolved into a conceptual art director, and enjoys helping creative teams produce their best work. What You Will Do * Lead, coach ...
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Creative and customer strategy: * Leverage consumer insights, data, trends, research and market ... Once this new hire time in position requirement is met, the associate will have a minimum 6 months ...
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Aurora, IL · On-site +1
This role needs to be able to Lead Creative and be hands-on. Design, Direct and develop trust with clients. This role may be remote, but the ability to come into the Chicago office a day or two a ...
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Chicago, IL · On-site +1
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CREATIVE DIRECTOR (HYBRID-CHICAGO, IL)
Chicago, IL · On-site +1
$110K - $120K/yr
The Creative Director is responsible for setting and leading the creative vision and strategy in ... Associate Shopping Program * Health and Wellness Programs * Discount Marketplace * Identity Theft ...
CREATIVE DIRECTOR (HYBRID-CHICAGO, IL)
Chicago, IL · On-site +1
$110K - $120K/yr
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Empower and inspire full-time associates through coaching, and help them develop in their careers ... Creative portfolio that includes produced work for website design and integrated marketing ...
Empower and inspire full-time associates through coaching, and help them develop in their careers ... Creative portfolio that includes produced work for website design and integrated marketing ...
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$21 - $25.75/hr
As the embodiment of design thinking, you bring ideas to life, extending visual language into ... or Associate Creative Director. * Brainstorm creative concepts with the project team (cross ...
Staff Designer
Chicago, IL · On-site
$21 - $25.75/hr
As the embodiment of design thinking, you bring ideas to life, extending visual language into ... or Associate Creative Director. * Brainstorm creative concepts with the project team (cross ...
SVP, Creative Director at Gatesman Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL · On-site
$145 - $180/hr
Preference is for candidates with an Art Direction/Design background. The position is a player ... REQUIREMENTS * 15+ years minimum in the creative industry with an art director background.
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SVP, Creative Director at Gatesman Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL · On-site
$145 - $180/hr
Preference is for candidates with an Art Direction/Design background. The position is a player ... REQUIREMENTS * 15+ years minimum in the creative industry with an art director background.
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Creative Coordinator
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$45K - $50K/yr
Support Art Director, Design Director, Video Director, and VP of Creative as needed * Communicate with authors about cover designs as needed * Purchase and maintain image and font licenses * Manage ...
Creative Coordinator
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Support Art Director, Design Director, Video Director, and VP of Creative as needed * Communicate with authors about cover designs as needed * Purchase and maintain image and font licenses * Manage ...
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Job Overview The Executive Director, Brand Strategy & Creative Governance serves as the enterprise ... Lead and develop the design, content, and media teams while fostering a culture of collaboration ...
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Senior Creative Operations Lead, Brand
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Director, Brand & Creative
Chicago, IL · On-site
$160K - $190K/yr
The Brand & Creative Director owns Infleqtion's brand and creates consistent, creative, and ... Leverage AI tools and leading design technologies for cutting-edge design execution and production.
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The Brand & Creative Director owns Infleqtion's brand and creates consistent, creative, and ... Leverage AI tools and leading design technologies for cutting-edge design execution and production.
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You will report to the Associate Creative Director, Art in this role. This is a fully remote ... Be the design expert and brand steward , maintaining consistency across all creative materials.
Art Supervisor
Chicago, IL · Remote
You will report to the Associate Creative Director, Art in this role. This is a fully remote ... Be the design expert and brand steward , maintaining consistency across all creative materials.
Staff Designer
Chicago, IL · On-site
$60K - $70K/yr
As a strategy and design agency, we blend consumer insights and data with human-centered design to ... or Associate Creative Director. * Brainstorm creative concepts with the project team (cross ...
Staff Designer
Chicago, IL · On-site
$60K - $70K/yr
As a strategy and design agency, we blend consumer insights and data with human-centered design to ... or Associate Creative Director. * Brainstorm creative concepts with the project team (cross ...
Executive Director, Brand Strategy & Creative Governance
Chicago, IL · On-site
$160 - $180/hr
Executive Director, Brand Strategy & Creative Governance Description Built on service. Powered by ... Lead and develop the design, content, and media teams while fostering a culture of collaboration ...
Executive Director, Brand Strategy & Creative Governance
Chicago, IL · On-site
$160 - $180/hr
Executive Director, Brand Strategy & Creative Governance Description Built on service. Powered by ... Lead and develop the design, content, and media teams while fostering a culture of collaboration ...
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| Aspect | Associate Creative Director Design | Creative Director |
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| Responsibilities | Supports creative projects, manages design teams, assists in concept development | Leads overall creative vision, makes high-level decisions, oversees multiple projects |
| Experience & Credentials | Typically 5-8 years in design, strong portfolio, leadership skills | 10+ years experience, extensive portfolio, strategic leadership |
| Work Environment | Collaborative design teams, reporting to Creative Directors | Executive level, cross-department collaboration, client interaction |
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Job description
Smartly is looking for a Creative Director to join our 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 combines creative leadership, people management, and conceptual thinking to create work that is distinctive, effective, and aligned with our business goals.
You'll lead a team of designers, develop strong creative concepts, and partner across the business to bring Smartly's story to life. This role is ideal for someone who began their career in design, has evolved into a conceptual art director, and enjoys helping creative teams produce their best work.
What You Will Do- 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
- Experience leading and developing creative teams, including direct people management responsibilities
- Strong background in graphic design, brand design, visual communication, or a related creative discipline
- Experience as a conceptual Art Director, with a portfolio that demonstrates strong campaign thinking and creative problem-solving
- Ability to translate strategy, messaging, and business goals into engaging creative concepts and visual storytelling
- Strong design craft and a deep understanding of typography, layout, visual systems, and brand identity
- Experience partnering with cross-functional stakeholders and navigating feedback from multiple audiences
- Excellent communication, presentation, and collaboration skills
- Ability to balance creative excellence with practical business outcomes
- Experience working with consumer-facing brands or B2C marketing is preferred, but not required
- Experience working in technology, SaaS, or high-growth environments is a plus
Five weeks paid time off (PTO), 11 company paid holidays, unlimited sick days
Generous healthcare packages & mental health benefits
401K plus matching & equity grants for all new Smartlies
Wellness benefit & learning reimbursement opportunities
Volunteer time off days & company donation matching opportunities
And so much more...
The base pay range for this position is as mentioned below per year, plus an annual performance bonus. We take into consideration an individual's background, expertise, and experience in determining final salary. In addition to annual salary, Smartly's total rewards provide employees with stock options, medical/dental/vision insurances, retirement savings benefits, parental leave, 5 weeks vacation, unlimited sick days, life insurance, and disability benefits. This information is provided in accordance with applicable law. Base pay information is based on market location.
Salary in USD: 120,000-150,000
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