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Sr. Art Director

Smartly
Location
New York, New York, United States
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Global Creative Services
Salary
$100,000 - $150,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Strong experience creating and leading paid social advertising in an agency, digital agency, or in-house creative environment.
  • A portfolio demonstrating both conceptual thinking and high-quality, performance-focused digital advertising.
  • Strong knowledge of social and digital advertising platforms such as Meta, TikTok, Snapchat, Pinterest, Google, and YouTube, including their formats and placements.
  • Deep understanding of design, video production, and editing, with a strong eye for branding and visual quality.
  • Experience working directly with advertisers or clients, translating business needs into clear creative strategies and concepts.
  • Confidence using data and campaign performance insights to inform creative decisions and improve advertising.
What the job really is

As a Senior Art Director on Smartly’s Global Creative Services team, you will lead the creative development of paid social campaigns, working closely with clients to define visual strategies and translate their business goals into effective digital advertising. Your role involves creating scalable campaigns across various platforms, utilizing data insights to inform creative decisions, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance creative workflows using Smartly’s technology.

Benefits
  • 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
Things to weigh
  • Salary range is $100,000 - $150,000, which may vary based on experience and background.
  • The role requires a strong focus on data-driven creative decisions, which may not appeal to all creative professionals.
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