Associate Creative Director (Visual Design)

Location: Must be based in or able to commute to San Francisco or New York City for a hybrid schedule (3 days per week on-site).

Salary: $215,000 – $225,000

Company

hirify.global is the leading global social platform for active people, connecting millions of athletes through movement and community.

What you will do

• Own visual design ideation and direction for brand campaigns, social media, and product marketing activations.
• Partner with the Executive Creative Director to define creative strategy and maintain high craft standards.
• Build and evolve multi-format design systems that scale across digital and experiential channels.
• Manage and mentor a team of 2–3 experienced designers, providing feedback and supporting career development.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to connect creative decisions to business outcomes.
• Direct external agencies and freelancers to ensure high-quality output across all workstreams.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in visual design with a deep command of typography, layout, and visual hierarchy.
• Proven experience managing experienced designers and enabling team growth.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating exceptional craft across brand, campaign, and digital work.
• Experience designing for paid and organic social platforms with a focus on performance.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to pitch ideas and connect them to brand impact.
• Must be able to work on-site in San Francisco or New York City 3 days per week.

Nice to have

• Experience with global brand systems and international campaign execution.
• Strong motion sensibility and ability to push static ideas into dynamic formats.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible hybrid work model supporting work-life balance.
• Comprehensive compensation package including equity.
• Inclusive workplace culture focused on supporting athletes of all backgrounds.
• Opportunities to work on a globally recognized brand with a clear mission.