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Los Angeles, CA · On-site +1

$95K - $120K/yr

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This is a preferred hybrid position in Los Angeles, CA, but open to considering remote for the ... Provide technical expertise and creative solutions to complex visual and creative challenges.

We are a remote-first, globally distributed team that values clarity, accountability, and people ... You'll own the full creative process for paid performance advertising -- strategy, production, and ...

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Manager, Creative

San Francisco, CA · On-site +1

$104K - $202K/yr

Manage Creative Requests for on platform creative needs across Sales, Engagement and Marketing. * Lead the development and execution of creative strategies for digital advertising campaigns across ...

Manager, Creative

San Francisco, CA · On-site +1

$104K - $202K/yr

Manage Creative Requests for on platform creative needs across Sales, Engagement and Marketing. * Lead the development and execution of creative strategies for digital advertising campaigns across ...

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How much do remote creative jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote creative in California is $103,223.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $70,600.00 and $144,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Remote Creative, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Remote Creative, you need a strong portfolio showcasing design, writing, or multimedia skills, along with relevant education or experience in your creative field. Familiarity with industry-standard software like Adobe Creative Suite, collaboration tools such as Slack or Trello, and sometimes certifications in digital design or content creation are highly valued. Exceptional communication, time management, and self-motivation are standout soft skills for succeeding independently and within virtual teams. These abilities are crucial for producing high-quality creative work, meeting deadlines, and maintaining effective collaboration despite physical distance.

How do Remote Creatives typically collaborate with team members despite working from different locations?

Remote Creatives commonly collaborate using a variety of digital tools such as project management platforms, shared cloud drives, and video conferencing software. Teams often schedule regular virtual check-ins to brainstorm, share updates, and review creative assets in real time. While working remotely can pose challenges in communication and feedback, clear expectations, organized workflows, and open channels greatly enhance collaboration and ensure projects stay on track. Building strong relationships with team members through proactive communication is key to succeeding in this role.

What Are the Qualifications to Get a Remote Creative Job?

The qualifications to get a remote creative job depends on the type of work you plan to pursue. Visual designers and product designers must have strong drawing and drafting skills, and a background in engineering may also be useful. For creative jobs in advertising or PR, you typically need a bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, or a closely related field. UX or graphic design roles may require a background in fine arts or graphic art and relevant experience. To excel in a freelance creative job, you need strong communication, time management, and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to work independently and meet deadlines. A reliable internet connection and proficiency with relevant technical tools are also essential.

What is the difference between Remote Creative vs Remote Graphic Designer?

AspectRemote CreativeRemote Graphic Designer
Required CredentialsPortfolio, design skills, possibly a degree in design or related fieldPortfolio, proficiency in design software, degree often preferred
Work EnvironmentFlexible, project-based, often involves multiple disciplines like branding, marketing, and multimediaPrimarily focused on visual design tasks, working with clients or teams remotely
Employer & Industry UsageAdvertising agencies, marketing firms, freelance platformsDesign studios, marketing departments, freelance platforms

Remote Creative is a broad role encompassing various design and creative tasks, while Remote Graphic Designer specializes specifically in visual design. Both roles require a strong portfolio and proficiency in design tools, but Remote Creative often involves a wider range of creative responsibilities across different media and projects.

What are Remote Creatives?

Remote Creatives are professionals who work in creative fields—such as graphic design, copywriting, video editing, or marketing—from a location outside of a traditional office, usually from home or any internet-enabled space. They collaborate with clients and teams virtually to develop visual, written, or multimedia content. Remote Creatives use digital tools to communicate, share files, and manage projects, making them flexible and adaptable to a variety of industries. Their work often requires strong communication skills, self-motivation, and the ability to meet deadlines independently.
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Infographic showing various Remote Creative job openings in California as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% Internship, 83% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 100% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $103,223 per year, or $49.6 per hour.

Creative Director - Remote

Lumimeds

Los Angeles, CA • Remote

Full-time

Posted 19 days ago


Job description

About LumiMeds

LumiMeds is a fast-growing U.S.-based telehealth startup focused on weight management and long-term metabolic health. We are building the next generation of e-commerce and clinical infrastructure from the ground up.

As an early-stage company, we move quickly, operate with limited layers, and expect high ownership from every team member. There is no bureaucracy here — decisions happen fast, priorities evolve, and builders thrive.

We are a remote-first, globally distributed team that values clarity, accountability, and people who take initiative rather than wait for direction.


About the Role

This is a hands-on, creative-leader/manager + high-volume maker role with strategic range. You'll own the full creative process for paid performance advertising—strategy, production, and optimization—across Meta, Google, TikTok, YouTube, and Reddit, and other advertising initiatives.

Unlike a traditional Creative Director who only delegates execution, you will also personally produce the work. You will also manage our team to write copy, design statics, edit video, build landing page concepts, and iterate fast based on data.

We expect you to see the full conversion system. From the hook that stops the scroll to the landing page that closes the sale, you will take ownership of creative decisions across the entire journey. You don't need to be a full marketing manager, but you must have the instinct to look at a landing page and know it's leaking conversions, or spot a disconnect between an ad's promise and the post-click experience. You'll work directly with our co-founders and own the output from concept to checkout.

What You'll Own

Creative Production (60%)

  • High-Volume Output: Personally produce 15-30 ad variants per week across static, short-form video, and copy. This is a volume game, and you are the engine.

  • Direct Response Copywriting: Write and/or give direction for copy that converts—hooks, headlines, body copy, and CTAs. You know the difference between copy that sounds clever and copy that sells.

  • Exceptional Design & Video Editing: You have a strong design background and a highly refined artistic palette. You know how to design high-quality, visually compelling statics natively in Figma (or equivalent) and edit short-form video ads using agile workflows. You don't just "hack it together"—you know how to make it look incredible with or without an external designer.

  • AI-Native Workflow: Actively use AI (ChatGPT, Claude, Midjourney, RunwayML, ElevenLabs, etc.) for ideation, copy generation, image/video production, and scaling winning concepts. This isn't a "nice-to-have"; it's how you keep pace.

Strategy & Optimization (25%)

  • Platform-Specific Strategy: Own the creative strategy across Meta, Google, TikTok, YouTube, and Reddit, tailoring formats to what each specific platform's algorithm currently rewards.

  • Data-Driven Iteration: Monitor daily performance metrics (CTR, CPA, ROAS, CVR, hook rates). Kill what's broken, double down on what works, and iterate on what's close.

  • Structured Testing: Build a rigorous system for testing hooks, formats, audiences, and offers—relying on frameworks, not just gut instinct.

  • Trend Spotting: Stay razor-sharp on the DTC health/telehealth landscape, tracking fatiguing hooks and shifting compliance trends.

Conversion-Aware Marketing (10%)

  • Full-Funnel Alignment: Audit the landing pages your ads point to. Flag misalignment between the ad promise and the post-click experience. The ad and the landing page are one system.

  • CRO Prototyping: Propose layout, copy, and CTA changes based on data. You should be able to mock up or wireframe a better page.

  • Offer Framing: Proactively bring ideas on how pricing is presented, how urgency is created, and how objections are handled on-page.

Collaboration & Growth (5%)

  • Founder Alignment: Partner directly with the co-founders to ensure creative output hits business goals, patient acquisition targets, and unit economics.

  • Future Building: As we scale, you will help build the creative function, establish playbooks, and eventually manage freelancers or junior creatives. But today, execution is the priority.

What We're Looking For

Must-Haves

  • Location: US-based (Required).

  • Hands-On Maker First: If your last three roles were primarily managing others rather than producing ads yourself, this is not the right fit. We need someone who opens Figma, writes the copy, and ships the ad.

  • Exceptional Eye for Design & Copy: You absolutely must have a genuine artistic palette and formal or highly practiced design skills. You understand typography, visual hierarchy, and color theory just as well as you understand hook rates. You can write a compelling hook, design a beautiful static, and cut a polished video independently.

  • DR Track Record: A portfolio showcasing ads that drove measurable conversions (CPA, ROAS, CVR)—not just engagement or brand impressions.

  • Platform Fluency: Deep, hands-on understanding of Meta Ads Manager, Google Ads, TikTok Ads, YouTube advertising, and Reddit Ads. You must know how creative performance shows up in the data for each specific network.

  • AI-Native: You use AI tools as a core part of your daily production workflow, not as a novelty.

  • Systems Thinker: You instinctively audit the full journey from ad to checkout.

Strong Plusses

  • Experience in DTC health, telehealth, or regulated industries (you know how to make compliant copy compelling).

  • Familiarity with GLP-1 or weight management advertising (understanding the specific conversion psychology and objection patterns).

  • Hands-on landing page design or build experience (e.g., Unbounce, Webflow, Shopify).

  • Experience managing creative budgets and UGC creators.

What This Role Is NOT
  • Not a brand-only role: If your strength is conceptualizing high-gloss brand campaigns but you don't read ROAS data, this isn't a match.

  • Not a management-first role: You may manage a team later, but the immediate need is an individual contributor who produces at high volume.

  • Not a slow-moving environment: We test, learn, and iterate fast. If you need three rounds of internal review before an ad goes live, you will hate it here.

Compensation & Details
  • Competitive salary commensurate with experience

  • Remote, US-based

  • Reports directly to co-founders

  • High-autonomy, high-accountability environment


How to Apply

If this role sounds like a fit, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your application in English and ensure your resume reflects relevant experience for the role.

This position is open to candidates based in approved locations, depending on the role and business needs. Qualified applicants will be contacted for next steps.

LumiMeds is an equal opportunity employer. We hire based on skills, experience, and alignment with our values.

Please note: This role requires professional-level English communication and availability to work U.S. business hours.