Creative Director, Brand & Content
Smartly
| Company | Smartly |
| Category | Design |
| Location | Chicago |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Director |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Last verified | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Source | Employer career page (greenhouse) |
Description
Creative Director, Brand & Content
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
What We Are Looking For
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
What We Offer You
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
Curious what it’s like to work at Smartly? Visit our Careers page to see how we grow, collaborate, and make impact together. About Smartly
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