Creative Lead Job at Albi in Chicago

We are a fast-growing SaaS company on a mission to propel the restoration industry forward by empowering restoration contractors with the technology they need to scale and grow their businesses. Recognized as a Top 10 Startup in Chicago by LinkedIn and a Top Startup by Built In for two consecutive years, and backed by Y Combinator , we are entering our next phase of accelerated growth. This is an opportunity to join a high-performing team at a pivotal moment and make a meaningful impact.

We believe a picture tells a thousand words. We're building a visual-first marketing team—one where design leads the conversation, not follows it. We're looking for a Creative Lead to own that vision.

You'll work hand in hand with the Head of Marketing to set the creative tone for Albi and execute a visual-first communication strategy across everything we put into the world. This means translating complex ideas into clear, compelling visuals. It means evolving our brand with intention. It means building the systems and standards that allow great design to scale.

This role is equal parts strategist and maker. Today, you're hands-on—crafting high value decks, infographics, and motion graphics that tell our story with clarity and craft. Tomorrow, you're leading a creative team that is transforming how we talk about the restoration industry. The balance will shift as we grow, but the standard never drops.

Key Responsibilities
Brand & Creative Strategy

Own and evolve Albi's visual identity—set the creative tone across all external touchpoints

Establish and maintain visual guidelines, quality standards, and brand consistency

Build scalable design systems—templates, component libraries, and self-serve tools—so the organization can create on-brand materials without bottlenecks

Partner with marketing leadership to shape how we communicate visually to customers and the industry

High-Impact Creative

Design high value decks and board presentations that tell our story with clarity and impact

Create infographics and visual narratives that make complex ideas feel intuitive

Oversee and develop motion graphics and animated explainers that bring our brand to life

Oversee and polish video content from raw footage into cohesive, on‑brand pieces

Team Leadership

Manage and mentor a small team, elevating their craft

Create the playbooks and processes that allow the creative function to scale without sacrificing quality

Key Qualifications

6-8+ years in design roles with increasing scope and creative ownership

A portfolio that demonstrates range and excellence—brand systems, pitch decks, motion graphics, and data visualization

Experience managing or mentoring designers

Mastery of Figma, Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)

Video editing & After Effects proficiency (Premiere Pro or equivalent)

Proven ability to translate complex, technical ideas into clear, elegant visuals

Experience building design systems and templates that scale

Strong convictions about craft, held with openness to feedback and iteration

You'll Thrive Here If

You'd rather show than tell—and believe design should lead, not decorate

You're curious about industries beyond your own and see unfamiliar territory as an opportunity

You take ownership of outcomes, not just activities

Benefits

Competitive salary ($115,000-$135,000) with performance-based bonus tied to pipeline contribution

Good balance of personal autonomy and team collaboration on projects

Working with a team of smart, kind humans passionate about leveraging technology to solve real-world problems

Be in an environment where your input is highly valued and personal growth is prioritized

Interesting and challenging work

Generous PTO

Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage

Regular team events and off-sites

Equipment budget – everything you need to do your best work

Continuing education, mentoring, and career development opportunities

401K Plan + Matching

We are an in-office-first organization , with teams working from our office four days per week. We will be moving to the heart of Chicago in Summer 2026 as part of our continued growth.

Your journey is your own, and we're here to help you thrive, no matter your starting point.

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In Summary: Albi is a fast-growing SaaS company on a mission to propel the restoration industry forward by empowering restoration contractors with the technology they need to scale and grow their businesses . This is an opportunity to join a high-performing team at a pivotal moment and make a meaningful impact . This role is equal parts strategist and maker .

En Español: Somos una empresa de SaaS en rápido crecimiento con la misión de impulsar a la industria de restauración hacia adelante mediante el empoderamiento de los contratistas de restauraciones con la tecnología que necesitan para escalar y hacer crecer sus negocios. Reconocidos como un Top 10 Startup en Chicago por LinkedIn y un Top Start-up por Built In durante dos años consecutivos, y respaldados por Y Combinator , estamos entrando en nuestra próxima fase de creatividad acelerada. Esta es una oportunidad de unirse a un equipo de alto rendimiento en un momento crucial y tener un impacto significativo. Creemos que una imagen dice mil palabras. Estamos construyendo un equipo visual primero donde el diseño lidera la conversación, no él. Buscamos un líder creativo para poseer esa industria. Trabajarás mano a mano con las partes del Marketing para establecer los estándares creativos para Albi y desarrollar una estrategia de comunicación que permite transformar al mundo del diseño gráfico, esto significa que se convierte en una gran marca. El equilibrio cambiará a medida que crecemos, pero el estándar nunca disminuye. Responsabilidades clave Marca y Estrategia Creativa de Alto Impacto Poseer y evolucionar la identidad visual de Albi Establecer y mantener el tono creativo en todos los puntos de contacto externos Establezca y mantenga las pautas visuales, estándares de calidad y consistencia de marca Construir sistemas de diseño escalables Templates, bibliotecas de componentes y herramientas de autoservicio para que la organización pueda crear materiales on-brand sin cuellos de botella Colaborar con el liderazgo del marketing para dar forma a cómo nos comunicamos visualmente con los clientes y la industria High-Impact Creative Design Decks de alto valor y presentaciones de tablero que cuentan nuestra historia con claridad e impacto Crea infografías y narrativas visuales que hacen sentirse intuitivos Supervisar gráficos creativos e ingenieros y equipos de vida iterables Así que la empresa puede crear materiales dentro de la marca Sin obstáculos Equipos profesionales Con una gran capacidad para desarrollar un equipo de trabajo competitivo Desarrollando sus propias ideas más allá de un nivel de desarrollo profesional Otrascripción y rendimiento de su propio Diseño (Design & Development) Nos mudaremos al corazón de Chicago en el verano del 2026 como parte de nuestro crecimiento continuo. Tu viaje es tuyo, y estamos aquí para ayudarte a prosperar, sin importar tu punto de partida. #J-18808-Ljbffr