Senior Designer

Novo•New York, NY

11d•$165,000 - $185,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Novo is a rapidly growing series B fintech startup on a mission to increase the GDP of the modern entrepreneur by creating the go-to banking platform for small businesses (SMBs). We aim to provide an operating system that makes business banking as easy as iOS, with modern bank accounts and tools designed to save time and increase cash flow. Our unique product integrations offer easy access to tracking payments, international money transfers, and business transaction management. We have already made a significant impact, assisting thousands of organizations with powerfully simple business banking. We are seeking a Senior Designer / Art Director to lead the creative vision across all marketing surfaces, including paid, owned, and other channels. This role is crucial in establishing Novo's brand identity and translating business objectives into compelling campaigns that attract prospects and resonate with existing customers. While this is an individual contributor role, it offers significant influence in shaping the company's visual presence. The Senior Designer will collaborate closely with the Director of Integrated Marketing, Senior Copywriter, and growth and lifecycle teams to execute ideas across performance ads, landing pages, email, social media, web, and broader brand campaigns.

Requirements

7-9 years of experience in design with a focus on marketing, advertising, or brand creative
Experience ideally in tech, fintech, or a high-growth startup environment
A portfolio that demonstrates range: performance ads, brand campaigns, web design, and motion work
Expert-level proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere Pro)
Strong motion design and video editing skills for social, paid media, and product storytelling
A sharp eye for typography, layout, color, and composition—with the ability to articulate why something works
Comfort working at speed in a startup environment while maintaining a high bar for quality
Experience partnering with growth and performance marketing teams to produce and iterate on ad creative
Strong communication skills and the confidence to present ideas, give feedback, and push back thoughtfully

Nice To Haves

Fluency with generative AI tools across the design stack (Figma AI, Midjourney, Firefly, Runway, ChatGPT/Claude) — and a clear point of view on when to reach for which. Brings clear thinking on when AI is the right tool and when it isn't.

Responsibilities

Own the creative direction across Novo's marketing surfaces
Lead the creative direction for marketing campaigns across paid media (social, display, video, SEM) and owned channels (web, email, lifecycle, social organic)
Concept and execute high-impact creative for growth and product marketing, from initial brief through final asset delivery
Design and iterate on landing pages, campaign visuals, ad creative, and brand content that drives measurable business results
Present creative work to stakeholders and advocate for design decisions with clarity and conviction
Design and ship at the speed of growth
Develop motion and video assets for ads, product launches, and social content
Partner with growth marketing to create, test, and optimize ad creative at scale—balancing craft with velocity
Leverage generative AI tools across the design stack (Figma AI, Midjourney, Firefly, Runway, ChatGPT/Claude) with a clear point of view on their application
Use AI to accelerate every phase of the design process: ideation, moodboarding, asset variation, copy iteration, and production polish
Build and maintain a cohesive visual system across all marketing touchpoints, ensuring brand consistency while pushing creative boundaries
Contribute to the evolution of Novo's brand identity and design standards as the company grows