Art Director

Swiftly is a retail digital technology startup founded in 2018 and headquartered in the Bay Area. We empower regional and independent grocers to compete in a digital-first world by providing best-in-class app, web, loyalty, and e-commerce solutions—without SaaS fees. Instead, Swiftly drives revenue through its retail media network, sharing profits with retailer partners.

With 70+ retailer banners and Series C funding, Swiftly is the first in the industry to seamlessly connect digital and in-store shopping. Our AI-powered platform helps retailers build strong digital relationships, while our solutions—Audience Optimizer™, Alcohol Cashback, and Offsite Campaigns—drive shopper engagement and brand success.

Our mission: Enable brick-and-mortar retailers to thrive in a digital world.

Position Summary:

Swiftly is seeking a dynamic Art Director to lead and elevate our brand’s creative vision across all channels. This role will oversee the development of compelling visual assets that ensure brand consistency, engage audiences, and drive business impact. The Art Director will manage a team of designers, collaborate cross-functionally, and oversee the execution of high-quality creative projects from concept to completion.

• Develop and execute innovative design concepts that align with the brand’s vision and business objectives
• Provide leadership and creative direction to the design team, ensuring consistency and high-quality execution across all brand materials, mediums and channels
• Use project management platforms to delegate projects to team, balancing work loads and timelines to see projects from start to completion, and ensures deadlines are met
• Support the development of product designs, marketing collateral, videos, sales enablement materials, tradeshow materials, social media assets and more
• Partner with marketing, product, and sales teams to create visually compelling campaigns and assets that drive engagement and sales
• Oversee designs for paid ads ensuring assets are optimized for multiple platforms
• Reviews and approves all designs, artwork, photography, and graphics
• Mentor and develop the creative team, fostering a collaborative and inspiring work environment
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, or a related creative field
• Minimum 4-5 years of experience as an Art Director or Senior Designer in a fast-paced environment
• Strong portfolio showcasing a sophisticated visual aesthetic and diverse range of design work with preferred experience in B2B tech space
• Significant project management experience
• Proven experience leading and managing creative teams, with the ability to provide constructive feedback and delegate effectively
• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Webflow and other industry-standard design tools
• Familiarity with designing for performance marketing, paid media campaigns, web assets, and email campaigns
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey design concepts to stakeholders at all levels

• Start-up experience is a plus
• Strong project management experience
• Experience with Wrike

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Working For Swiftly

We are working on a set of problems that require the best in the industry to get right. Our employees are the pillars of the future of the company and they are treated and compensated as such. We're a growing team of experienced industry professionals building an organization that can solve tough problems and values a collaborative environment. 

Every Swiftly employee: 

-Has demonstrated the ability to work collaboratively in an ambiguous, fast-paced environment 

-Takes ownership of their domain from the ground up, from inception through deployment to customers 

-Leaves their ego at the door and ensures the best idea leaves the room 

-Is always experimenting with new technologies and learning new skillsets 

If you've ever wanted to work on a project that blends a gorgeous consumer experience, sophisticated logistics, and scale that rivals the largest technology players, Swiftly is the place for you. 

Equal Opportunity Employer 

Swiftly is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.  

Swiftly will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the subsequent application process.