Lead visual design for marketing projects, mentor junior designers, and ensure quality across all creative outputs, enhancing brand identity.
About the Job
Right Side Up is a collective of premium marketing talent—with all of the marketing chops and none of the agency fluff. We’re trusted by the most buzzed-about early stage ventures, the fastest-growing tech companies, and well-established Fortune 500 teams to do one thing better: GROWTH.
Some of our clients include Stitch Fix, Sephora, Yelp, Sun Basket, Crunchbase, DoorDash, and Calm, among many others.
We’re seeking a seasoned Associate Creative Director, Visual for a contract engagement to lead the visual direction and execution of marketing, product, events, and social initiatives for our client. In this role, you'll help shape and expand the brand through compelling visual storytelling and strategic design leadership.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead visual design and art direction across integrated campaigns, events, editorial, and social projects
- Collaborate cross-functionally with writers, designers, motion artists, and strategists to develop cohesive creative concepts- Mentor and guide junior designers through feedback and reviews
- Ensure consistency, quality, and attention to detail across all creative output
- Present work to internal stakeholders and leadership with clarity and confidence
- Help evolve and scale the brand’s visual identity and design systems
- Partner with producers and project managers to manage timelines and creative resources
Qualifications
- 7+ years of experience in design and art direction, including 3+ years in a creative leadership role
- Strong portfolio showcasing success across branding, campaigns, product, and event design
- Deep understanding of brand systems, visual storytelling, and cross-channel execution
- Proven ability to mentor creative teams and thrive in a collaborative environment
- Experience in product marketing and building visuals that clearly communicate complex product stories
Bonus
- Experience in financial services and/or in-product design
Top Skills
Art Direction
Visual Design
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