Creative Lead

Based in NYC; hybrid work schedule with three days of required in-person collaboration expected.

Swayable is a fast-growing AI and automated data science platform that measures public opinion and the impact of messages and advertising content on it. We are a 40-person team backed by top technology and social impact investors, including Y Combinator. Founded in 2018 by physics PhDs, it is led by the former Executive Director for Digital Strategy at the New York Times. Clients include major consumer-facing brands (American Express, Airbnb, Paramount Pictures), technology companies (Anthropic, Meta, Amazon), academic researchers (MIT, Yale, Stanford) and mission-aligned civic advocacy campaigns (e.g. on climate, human rights and elections).

Joining Swayable means being on a team whose work changes the course of history. The technology we develop is at the leading edge of transforming some of the world’s most important campaign organizations and enterprises: combatting disinformation, protecting democracy, and supporting the sustainable growth of consumer-facing brands. Check our our values & culture deck to learn more: https://tinyurl.com/4zjchwzs

About The Role:

The Creative Lead will own the visual identity and storytelling craft behind Swayable’s brand marketing materials. You’ll bring consistency, polish, and creative energy to everything we produce. At Swayable, creativity meets evidence. Our platform helps the world’s top brands and agencies understand what truly persuades people through science, data, and storytelling. The Creative Lead will bring that same spirit of curiosity and precision to our brand expression.

This is a hands-on, high-impact design role where you’ll translate research insights and data into clear, compelling visuals. From sales presentations and case studies to landing pages, event activations to social content, and video storytelling, you’ll ensure every touchpoint looks sharp, feels consistent, and reinforces our message: great creative should be tested, trusted, and backed by science.

This is not an agency art director or creative director role. You’ll design, edit, animate, and produce. You’ll collaborate with marketing, sales, and leadership teams to elevate how Swayable shows up across every medium, driving design systems, refining our brand voice, and producing short-form videos and motion graphics that make our ideas move.

This role is perfect for a mid-level designer or creative producer who’s ready to own the look and feel of a fast-growing SaaS brand, someone who thrives where design, data, and persuasion intersect.

What You’ll Do:

Design and Creative Leadership:

• Develop and maintain a consistent visual and brand identity across all marketing channels.
• Design high-impact presentations, case studies, white papers, one-pagers, and event materials.
• Create engaging social media and digital ad assets aligned with campaign goals.
• Support product marketing and sales enablement through well-designed collateral and visuals.
  

Digital + Video/Motion Design:

• Edit and produce short-form videos (event recaps, case study highlights, product explainers).
• Work within Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and/or leading video editing platforms (Premiere, After Effects, Final Cut Pro).
• Design landing pages and visual assets for digital campaigns, ensuring responsive and high-conversion UX.
  

Collaboration & Process:

• Partner with content writers, marketers, and sales leaders to bring ideas to life visually.
• Manage creative timelines and asset delivery to keep marketing production moving fast.
• Maintain a shared design system and asset library to accelerate content creation.

Who You Are:

• 3–5 years of experience in design, motion graphics, or creative production (B2B or SaaS experience preferred).
• Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere/After Effects).
• Working knowledge of Figma, Canva, or similar web design tools.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating storytelling, layout design, and brand consistency.
• Video editing and animation experience required.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits:

• 100% Medical, Dental & Vision Plans - no employee contribution required
• Generous PTO
• Equity Options
• 401k plan, FSA
• Ongoing professional development investments
• Salary: $90,000 – $110,000/year, dependent on experience

Swayable is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to promote an organizational environment that values diversity and fosters growth. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other basis prohibited by law. The team especially encourages applicants from underrepresented backgrounds.