Creative Lead

Albi•Chicago, IL

9h•$115,000 - $135,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are a fast-growing SaaS company on a mission to propel the restoration industry forward by empowering restoration contractors with the technology they need to scale and grow their businesses. Recognized as a Top 10 Startup in Chicago by LinkedIn and a Top Startup by Built In for two consecutive years, and backed by Y Combinator, we are entering our next phase of accelerated growth. This is an opportunity to join a high-performing team at a pivotal moment and make a meaningful impact. We believe a picture tells a thousand words. We're building a visual-first marketing team—one where design leads the conversation, not follows it. We're looking for a Creative Lead to own that vision. You'll work hand in hand with the Head of Marketing to set the creative tone for Albi and execute a visual-first communication strategy across everything we put into the world. This means translating complex ideas into clear, compelling visuals. It means evolving our brand with intention. It means building the systems and standards that allow great design to scale. This role is equal parts strategist and maker. Today, you're hands-on—crafting high value decks, infographics, and motion graphics that tell our story with clarity and craft. Tomorrow, you're leading a creative team that is transforming how we talk about the restoration industry. The balance will shift as we grow, but the standard never drops.

Requirements

36–8+ years in design roles with increasing scope and creative ownership
A portfolio that demonstrates range and excellence—brand systems, pitch decks, motion graphics, and data visualization
Experience managing or mentoring designers
Mastery of Figma, Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
Video editing & After Effects proficiency (Premiere Pro or equivalent)
Proven ability to translate complex, technical ideas into clear, elegant visuals
Experience building design systems and templates that scale
Strong convictions about craft, held with openness to feedback and iteration

Responsibilities

Own and evolve Albi's visual identity—set the creative tone across all external touchpoints
Establish and maintain visual guidelines, quality standards, and brand consistency
Build scalable design systems—templates, component libraries, and self-serve tools—so the organization can create on-brand materials without bottlenecks
Partner with marketing leadership to shape how we communicate visually to customers and the industry.
Design high value decks and board presentations that tell our story with clarity and impact
Create infographics and visual narratives that make complex ideas feel intuitive
Oversee and develop motion graphics and animated explainers that bring our brand to life
Oversee and polish video content from raw footage into cohesive, on-brand pieces
Manage and mentor a small team, elevating their craft
Create the playbooks and processes that allow the creative function to scale without sacrificing quality

Benefits

Competitive salary ($115,000–$135,000) with performance-based bonus tied to pipeline contribution
Good balance of personal autonomy and team collaboration on projects
Working with a team of smart, kind humans passionate about leveraging technology to solve real-world problems
Be in an environment where your input is highly valued and personal growth is prioritized
Interesting and challenging work
Generous PTO
Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
Regular team events and off-sites
Equipment budget – everything you need to do your best work
Continuing education, mentoring, and career development opportunities
401K Plan + Matching