Technical Art Director

We’re looking for a knowledgeable and self-starting Technical Art Director to help our clients get the most out of their Google Display creative and media with Smartly. This person will work closely with our clients and design team to drive innovation, provide design expertise, and safeguard our process.

As a Technical Art Director at Smartly, you will…

• Be the guardian of our creative process – in front of clients, and in collaboration with our design and production teams

• Lead conversations with clients about our process – what to expect at each stage, and what is needed from them

• Collaborate and communicate effectively with client services, creative leadership, design, production, project management and QA at every stage of the process

• Be on the lookout for areas of risk or friction, and take action to resolve issues within the process

• Share knowledge of best practices within digital advertising and content with clients, as it relates to our product and process.

• Advise, review and critique design outputs at all stages of the Smartly creative process.

• Know our product inside and out, and how clients can use Smartly with their own creative guidelines to get the most out of their campaigns.

• Explain complex topics – such as creative production techniques – to clients who may not have any design experience.

We're definitely looking for you, if you...

• Have minimum 5 years experience in digital advertising or studio management.

• BA or BFA in Graphic Design or equivalent experience.

• Are knowledgeable of the capabilities of HTML5 and principles of dynamic advertising is a must.

• Are knowledgeable of best practices in digital marketing and advertising.

• Are familiar with popular social media platforms.

• Have experience working with designers and creative teams.

• Are knowledgeable of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Figma and other industry standard tools

• Have excellent presentation and communication skills

• Are skilled in the art of prioritizing and managing work and resources across engagements based on short- and long-term needs.

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About Smartly

Smartly is the AI-powered advertising technology company transforming ad experiences for brands and their consumers. Our comprehensive advertising platform seamlessly integrates the capabilities of media, creative, and intelligence to power more than 800 billion impressions and generate more than 300 billion creatives annually, delivering tangible business outcomes for brands and advertisers.

Smartly is the only company in the industry recognized as a Leader in The Forrester Wave: Creative Advertising Technologies with PwC validating the results it delivers for brands. We manage creative and media for 700+ brands worldwide and $6B in ad spend across the largest media platforms, including Facebook, Google, Instagram, Pinterest, Snap, and TikTok. Our end-to-end technology, unmatched access to media platforms and exceptional customer service help Fortune 500 brands to reach and engage consumers and learn what performs best.Smartly is a multinational and diverse team of 750+ Smartlies from 60+ nationalities, working in 13 countries. Together, we want to create and maintain an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and heard. Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion approach is at the heart of it.

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