Creative Director, Brand & Content
Smartly · Chicago, Illinois, United States
Posted about 3 months ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 82 days Smartly's roles stay open a median of 83 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 22% of Smartly's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Smartly
- high 70 stale, 2 reposted of 76 open
- Hiring momentum
- 112 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-25
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Smartly's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Smartly.
About this role
The Creative Director for Brand & Content at Smartly will lead and develop a team of designers to create compelling campaigns and content that align with the company's business goals. This role involves providing creative direction, collaborating with various stakeholders, and ensuring the quality and effectiveness of the brand's visual identity across all platforms. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in design and conceptual thinking, and will help shape the brand's narrative through innovative creative solutions.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Smartly as an employer.
What you need
- Experience leading and developing creative teams
- Strong background in graphic design, brand design, visual communication, or a related creative discipline
- Experience as a conceptual Art Director with a strong portfolio
- Ability to translate strategy and business goals into engaging creative concepts
- Strong design craft and understanding of typography, layout, visual systems, and brand identity
- Experience partnering with cross-functional stakeholders
Nice to have
- Experience working with consumer-facing brands or B2C marketing
- Experience working in technology, SaaS, or high-growth environments
What you get
- 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
Worth weighing
- Salary range provided is $120,000-180,000, which may vary based on experience
- Role requires balancing creative excellence with business outcomes, which may involve compromises on creative vision
- Position involves significant people management responsibilities, which may not appeal to all candidates
Summarised from Smartly's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Smartly on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-25. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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