Senior Creative Designer

Plaid•San Francisco, CA

About The Position

We are Plaid’s Creative team—a group of brand designers, motion designers, video strategists, and writers who bring the Plaid brand to life across every channel. We partner closely with Product Design as part of a unified design organization that reports directly to the CEO, and collaborate with the broader Marketing team to ensure our brand continues to evolve in alignment with Plaid’s goals and values. Learn more about the team at https://designedbyplaid.com/. We’re looking for a Senior Creative Designer to help shape and evolve the Plaid brand, driving awareness through multi-channel campaigns, events, and more. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on both concepting and execution across a range of mediums—from digital and social to physical experiences—and can translate big ideas into cohesive, high-quality work. You bring a strong point of view, a high bar for craft, and a deep understanding of how to deliver creative that is both consistent and impactful. This role will report to the Head of Creative.

Requirements

8+ years of experience in design/art direction, with a portfolio that showcases 360 brand campaigns spanning video, social, and digital (print and OOH a plus)
An evolving love for AI tools. Proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite
Advanced understanding of photography, videography, motion, animation, illustration.
Experience working alongside cross-functional teams and an understanding of motion design workflows
Comfortable driving projects end-to-end, giving and receiving feedback (both internally and with external agencies), and delivering under tight timelines
A strong collaborator with impeccable taste, strategic thinking, strong presentation skills, and the ability to work autonomously

Nice To Haves

On-set experience nice-to-have.

Responsibilities

Own the art direction and visual concept of omni-channel campaigns across digital, video, and social
Work closely with copywriters to iterate and bring ideas to life
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to align on creative strategy, timelines, and production plans
Work closely with motion designers and editors to storyboard and design video content
Design a suite of marketing collateral, including banner ads, social assets, print, and email
Provide creative leadership and feedback across our broader design team, ensuring visual consistency and alignment to the overall brand
Communicate progress clearly and regularly, offering creative rationale with a strong and strategic point of view
Mentor other designers on the team