Associate Creative Director, Digital Design

Remote - SF Bay Area. Posted a month ago

The role

The Associate Creative Director will shape and execute the visual and creative direction of the digital experience for a B2B SaaS company. This role involves leading digital design systems, prototyping with AI-assisted tools, and managing a team of designers and creative technologists.

What you will do

Lead the development and execution of creative concepts for digital and multimedia marketing materials.
Own the tokenized digital web design system in Figma.
Prototype and build using AI-assisted design and development tools.
Collaborate with product, marketing, and sales teams to create visual narratives.
Manage a team of digital designers and creative technologists.
Oversee the production process from ideation to final delivery.
Contribute to the creation of brand guidelines.
Stay current on industry trends and emerging design tools.
Work closely with UX to ensure user insights are delivered.
Analyze and optimize creative assets for performance.

Required qualifications

8+ years of experience in a creative role
2+ years of experience as a direct people manager within a B2B SaaS or high-tech environment
Expertise in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects)
Experience and curiosity around AI models and tools for design workflows
Hands-on experience working within a componentized or tokenized design system in Figma
Hands-on fluency with AI-assisted design or prototyping tools
Strong understanding of brand strategy, UX/UI design principles, and digital marketing best practices
Ability to translate user insights into digital experiences
Familiarity with tools like Google Analytics, heatmaps, or A/B testing
Basic understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
Proven track record of managing cross-functional projects
Exceptional communication and presentation skills

Nice to have

Experience designing for or partnering with an e-commerce or product-led-growth (PLG) motion
In-house experience at a fast-scaling company
Experience preparing a design system for AI or MCP-based tooling, or tying it to a live codebase
Proficiency in motion design tools like After Effects or Premiere Pro
Experience with 3D design software like Cinema 4D or Blender

Benefits

Flexible, employee-led remote model
Professional development stipend
Comprehensive health and parental leave plans
Above-market total compensation including performance-based bonus and equity

Before you apply

All offers of employment are contingent upon an individual's ability to secure and maintain the legal right to work at the company and in the specified work location

About the company

Samsara is the pioneer of the Connected Operations Cloud, a platform that enables organizations to harness Internet of Things (IoT) data to improve physical operations. The company helps improve safety, efficiency, and sustainability for industries including agriculture, construction, and manufacturing.