Staff Designer, Art Direction

Abridge•San Francisco, CA

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Staff Designer, specialized in Art Direction at Abridge, you will set a new standard for design in healthcare, raising the bar for how campaigns are crafted and brought to life and shaping how Abridge looks, feels, and communicates through every moment. This role sits at the intersection of brand, marketing, and storytelling—translating complex ideas into compelling creative direction that drives impact across every touchpoint. You’ll lead campaigns from zero to one, defining the visual direction, and partnering with other designers to bring that vision to life. This role is ideal for a concept-driven designer with exceptional taste and strong creative instincts, someone who thrives in ambiguity, pushes for bold ideas, and knows how to guide others toward high-quality execution.

Requirements

9+ years of experience in marketing design, with a strong focus on campaigns and art direction
Experience operating at a staff or ACD level, leading creative direction for high-impact work
Proven ability to take campaigns from zero to one, from concept through execution
A portfolio that demonstrates strong conceptual thinking and storytelling, art direction across integrated campaigns, high craft and attention to detail
Experience working in tech or high-growth companies that have been through scale
Strong communication skills. You can clearly articulate creative rationale, lead brainstorms, and build alignment across creative teams and cross-functional partners
Comfort operating in fast-paced environments, balancing strategic thinking with hands-on execution
A passion for design and curiosity about how AI and emerging technologies are shaping creative work

Responsibilities

Lead campaign art direction from concept to execution. Develop big ideas and visual narratives for key campaigns and launches. Turn strategy into work that is distinctive, cohesive, and emotionally resonant.
Build scalable campaign systems. Define the identity, tone, and frameworks for each campaign. Create flexible systems that enable consistent execution across channels and empower other designers.
Continue to evolve our brand expression. Push the brand forward through high-impact work while ensuring consistency across touchpoints. Build on existing systems while knowing when to break and redefine them.
Inspire and elevate other designers. Provide clear direction, feedback, and support to designers working alongside your vision. Elevate the team through strong critique, and high standards.
Translate strategy into storytelling. Craft narratives that connect across campaigns, channels, and audiences—bringing clarity and cohesion to complex ideas.
Drive alignment through clear communication. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to align on vision and execution. Present and defend creative work with clarity and conviction.
Maintain a high bar for craft. Model excellence across typography, layout, composition, and systems thinking. Stay hands-on in key moments to ensure quality and polish.

Benefits

Generous Time Off: 14 paid holidays, flexible PTO for salaried employees, and accrued time off for hourly employees
Comprehensive Health Plans: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for all full-time employees and their families.
Generous HSA Contribution: If you choose a High Deductible Health Plan, Abridge makes monthly contributions to your HSA.
Paid Parental Leave: Generous paid parental leave for all full-time employees.
Family Forming Benefits: Resources and financial support to help you build your family.
401(k) Matching: Contribution matching to help invest in your future.
Personal Device Allowance: Tax free funds for personal device usage.
Pre-tax Benefits: Access to Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Commuter Benefits.
Lifestyle Wallet: Monthly contributions for fitness, professional development, coworking, and more.
Mental Health Support: Dedicated access to therapy and coaching to help you reach your goals.
Sabbatical Leave: Paid Sabbatical Leave after 5 years of employment.
Compensation and Equity: Competitive compensation and equity grants for full time employees.
... and much more!