Associate Creative Director, Digital Design

Samsara•San Francisco, CA

4d•$114,800 - $205,000•Remote

About The Position

The Associate Creative Director will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing the visual and creative direction of marketing campaigns, branding initiatives, and product communication for a leading global B2B SaaS company. This role requires a blend of strategic thinking, hands-on design expertise, and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality creative assets that resonate with both business clients and internal stakeholders. This is a remote role open to candidates based in the US.

Requirements

8+ years of experience in a creative role with 2+ years of experience as a direct people manager within a B2B SaaS or high-tech environment.
Expertise in design software such as Figma and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects).
Strong understanding of brand strategy, UX/UI design principles, and digital marketing best practices.
Ability to translate user insights into compelling digital experiences.
Experience with content creation, including writing copy for digital platforms or collaborating closely with copywriters to ensure cohesive messaging.
Deep knowledge of brand positioning, storytelling, and strategy to align creative outputs with broader marketing goals.
Familiarity with tools like Google Analytics, heatmaps, or A/B testing to understand how creative assets perform and optimize them accordingly.
Basic understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, which can be helpful for collaborating with developers and understanding web-based project requirements.
Experience working alongside senior creative leads or taking on creative direction responsibilities, even in smaller teams.
Proven track record of managing cross-functional projects, collaborating with various teams, and delivering high-quality results under tight deadlines.
Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate creative concepts to non-design stakeholders.
A portfolio showcasing a range of creative work, including B2B marketing campaigns, digital experiences, and branding projects.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in motion design tools like After Effects or Premiere Pro for creating dynamic content, video assets, and animations that complement creative campaigns.
Experience with 3D design software like Cinema 4D or Blender, adding depth and sophistication to projects.

Responsibilities

Lead the development and execution of creative concepts for digital, print, and multimedia marketing materials.
Own the digital design system, coordinating with the Brand team to ensure that we are showing up in a consistent, evocative manner.
Collaborate with product, marketing, and sales teams to create compelling visual narratives that align with brand strategy and business goals.
Manage a team of digital designers, providing guidance, mentorship, and constructive feedback to ensure high standards of creative excellence.
Oversee the production process from ideation through to final delivery, ensuring projects meet deadlines, budgets, and quality expectations.
Contribute to the creation of brand guidelines and ensure consistency across all creative outputs.
Stay current on industry trends and emerging design tools, integrating innovative techniques into the creative process.
Work closely with UX to ensure that our user insights are being delivered upon.
Analyze and optimize creative assets for performance across various digital channels, ensuring that designs drive engagement, conversions, and customer retention.
Champion, role model, and embed Samsara’s cultural principles (Focus on Customer Success, Build for the Long Term, Adopt a Growth Mindset, Be Inclusive, Win as a Team) as we scale globally and across new offices.
Hire, develop and lead an inclusive, engaged, and high performing team.