Mid Level Creative Design Manager Jobs
Mid level creative design manager jobs go to designers ready to own projects end to end, guide junior team members, and drive creative decisions with real accountability. Openings are spread across on-site, remote, and hybrid settings in Technology & Software, Staffing & Recruiting, and Marketing & Advertising, with employers like 24 Seven Talent, HH Global, and Apple hiring at this level now.
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JOB TITLE: Creative Director
LOCATION: Remote - Candidates should have flexibility to work across timezones as needed
DURATION: Through 3/31/27
RATE RANGE: $135-$140/hr
TOP 3 SKILLS:
1. Performance marketing creative development
2. Digital art direction and hands-on design
3. Generative AI for creative ideation and production
Look for explicit experience using GenAI tools, to develop concepts or produce campaign assets. Prioritize concrete project examples over a generic “AI proficiency” mention.
Position Summary:
We are seeking an exceptional advertising Creative Director with art direction expertise to drive the development of innovative, concept-driven digital ads for performance marketing campaigns that engage Meta’s small and mid-size business audiences across multiple digital platforms. As a creative leader, you will be responsible for guiding external creative agencies and cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact, strategic work that drives revenue for the business.
Responsibilities:
- Develops and leads creative concepts for ongoing digital marketing campaigns (on- and off-platform), ensuring alignment with business objectives and brand strategy
- Excels in the ability to ideate, develop, and refine campaign ideas
- Leverages historical campaign performance and trends to inform future creative decisions
- Works with AI and GenAI tools for creative ideation and production
- Provides constructive guidance to external agencies and cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality creative output across on- and off-platform deliverables such as digital ads, websites, sales enablement materials
- Leads regular creative reviews and presentations to internal stakeholders, including senior leadership
- Sets the creative inputs across creative testing plans to optimize creative
- Fosters strong relationships with cross-functional teams and partners to ensure seamless collaboration and effective communication
- Designs and develops visual concepts, including typography, color palette, and imagery, to support campaign messaging and branding
- Creates design assets, such as graphics, icons, and illustrations, to enhance campaign visuals
- Stays up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in advertising and marketing and implements relevant insights on the work
QUALIFICATIONS
- 5-8 years of work experience as a Creative Director in digital advertising and performance marketing or lead in a creative/design related occupation
- Bachelor’s degree in Digital Design, Visual Design, Advertising Art Direction, or equivalent experience
- Experience with AI and generative AI tools used for creative ideation and production
- Portfolio that showcases ability to develop innovative, concept-driven campaigns that drive results, a mastery of art direction, and design principles for digital ads
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
- Strong understanding of the B2B marketing landscape, direct response/performance marketing and Meta’s advertising tools
- Ability to collaborate effectively with external agencies and cross-functional teams
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think strategically
- Energized by working in a fast-paced environment
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
- GenAI tools
- Adobe Creative Suite including Firefly
- After Effects
- Premiere
- Media Encoder
BENEFITS SUMMARY:
Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate or annual salary only, unless otherwise stated. In addition to base compensation, full-time roles are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Commuter and 401K benefits with company matching.
FAIR CHANCE POLICY:
Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants will be considered for assignment with arrest and conviction records. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, meet client expectations, standards, and accompanying requirements, and safeguard business operations and company reputation.
JOB TITLE: Creative Director
LOCATION: Remote - Candidates should have flexibility to work across timezones as needed
DURATION: Through 3/31/27
RATE RANGE: $135-$140/hr
TOP 3 SKILLS:
1. Performance marketing creative development
2. Digital art direction and hands-on design
3. Generative AI for creative ideation and production
Look for explicit experience using GenAI tools, to develop concepts or produce campaign assets. Prioritize concrete project examples over a generic “AI proficiency” mention.
Position Summary:
We are seeking an exceptional advertising Creative Director with art direction expertise to drive the development of innovative, concept-driven digital ads for performance marketing campaigns that engage Meta’s small and mid-size business audiences across multiple digital platforms. As a creative leader, you will be responsible for guiding external creative agencies and cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact, strategic work that drives revenue for the business.
Responsibilities:
- Develops and leads creative concepts for ongoing digital marketing campaigns (on- and off-platform), ensuring alignment with business objectives and brand strategy
- Excels in the ability to ideate, develop, and refine campaign ideas
- Leverages historical campaign performance and trends to inform future creative decisions
- Works with AI and GenAI tools for creative ideation and production
- Provides constructive guidance to external agencies and cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality creative output across on- and off-platform deliverables such as digital ads, websites, sales enablement materials
- Leads regular creative reviews and presentations to internal stakeholders, including senior leadership
- Sets the creative inputs across creative testing plans to optimize creative
- Fosters strong relationships with cross-functional teams and partners to ensure seamless collaboration and effective communication
- Designs and develops visual concepts, including typography, color palette, and imagery, to support campaign messaging and branding
- Creates design assets, such as graphics, icons, and illustrations, to enhance campaign visuals
- Stays up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in advertising and marketing and implements relevant insights on the work
QUALIFICATIONS
- 5-8 years of work experience as a Creative Director in digital advertising and performance marketing or lead in a creative/design related occupation
- Bachelor’s degree in Digital Design, Visual Design, Advertising Art Direction, or equivalent experience
- Experience with AI and generative AI tools used for creative ideation and production
- Portfolio that showcases ability to develop innovative, concept-driven campaigns that drive results, a mastery of art direction, and design principles for digital ads
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
- Strong understanding of the B2B marketing landscape, direct response/performance marketing and Meta’s advertising tools
- Ability to collaborate effectively with external agencies and cross-functional teams
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think strategically
- Energized by working in a fast-paced environment
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
- GenAI tools
- Adobe Creative Suite including Firefly
- After Effects
- Premiere
- Media Encoder
BENEFITS SUMMARY:
Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate or annual salary only, unless otherwise stated. In addition to base compensation, full-time roles are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Commuter and 401K benefits with company matching.
FAIR CHANCE POLICY:
Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants will be considered for assignment with arrest and conviction records. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, meet client expectations, standards, and accompanying requirements, and safeguard business operations and company reputation.
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Mid Level Creative Design Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level creative design manager job?
Position your existing work around ownership and leadership, not just execution. Highlight projects where you led the creative direction, coordinated with cross-functional partners, or mentored someone else. Applications that show measurable outcomes, a coherent portfolio of end-to-end work, and evidence that you operate with limited oversight move fastest at this level.
Which companies hire mid level creative design managers?
Companies hiring mid level creative design managers right now include 24 Seven Talent, HH Global, and Apple, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a wide range of employers, including in-house brand teams, agencies, and growth-stage companies building out their design practices.
Are there remote mid level creative design manager jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by employer and industry. About 35% of mid level creative design manager openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting strong employer flexibility for professionals who can manage projects and collaborators without being on-site every day.
How do I move up to a mid level creative design manager role?
The path from entry level to mid level is built on deepening both craft and ownership. Early-career designers who seek out projects with real creative accountability, develop a point of view on design systems or brand, and start mentoring peers naturally grow into mid level scope. Demonstrable impact on shipped work, not just time in a seat, is what hiring managers look for.
Which industries hire the most mid level creative design managers?
Mid Level creative design manager roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Staffing & Recruiting, and Marketing & Advertising, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors invest heavily in brand consistency and product experience, which drives steady demand for design managers who can own campaigns or design systems at a mid-level scope.