Replit is hiring: Creative Art Lead in San Mateo

Replit Art Lead

Replit is the agentic software creation platform that enables anyone to build applications using natural language. With millions of users worldwide, Replit is democratizing software development by removing traditional barriers to application creation.
Role

The Brand & Creative Art Lead is responsible for defining, shaping, and scaling how Replit looks across the company. The role oversees the development and application of visual identity, design systems, and creative direction across System, Scale, Story, and Services. Reporting directly to the Executive Creative Director, who leads Brand & Creative at a company level, this role ensures Replit is expressed with clarity, consistency, and quality across all major touchpoints.
As the art lead for the department, this role defines the visual standard and creative direction across all work and focuses on concept, art direction, and visual judgment—guiding teams and partners, while contributing hands-on design and direction across key moments and high-impact work.
Responsibilities

Define and evolve the Replit visual identity and overall design and art direction
Set the visual standard across campaigns, product, growth, and brand work
Translate strategy into strong visual ideas, concepts, and directions
Guide visual expression across System, Scale, Story, and Services
Lead art direction across campaigns, launches, and key brand moments
Partner closely with Strategy, Copy, Product, and Marketing to develop integrated creative work
Direct and critique work from internal designers and external agencies to ensure quality and alignment
Partner with external agencies, studios, and production partners on concept and execution
Contribute hands-on design and art direction across key initiatives and moments that define the brand
Present and defend creative work to leadership and stakeholders
Establish principles and guardrails that maintain consistency while allowing creative range
Maintain a high bar for taste, craft, and originality across all outputs
Requirements

7–9+ years of experience in art direction, brand design, or campaign-driven creative roles at a top-tier creative agency or equivalent environment
Strong portfolio showcasing concept-driven campaigns and high-quality visual work
Proven ability to develop and lead visual ideas from concept through execution
Strong art direction skills across film, digital, social, and experiential
Experience defining and evolving visual identity systems at scale
Ability to translate strategy into clear, compelling visual direction
Experience working across brand, product, and marketing teams
Experience working with external agencies, studios, and production partners
Strong creative judgment and taste, with a clear point of view
Ability to both lead creative direction and contribute hands-on design when needed
Strong presentation and communication skills, including working with senior leadership
This is a full-time role that can be held from our Foster City, CA office. The role has an in-office requirement of Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
Full-Time Employee Benefits Include:
Competitive Salary & Equity
401(k) Program with a 4% match
Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
Short Term and Long Term Disability
Paid Parental, Medical, Caregiver Leave
Commuter Benefits
Monthly Wellness Stipend
Autonomous Work Environment
In Office Set-Up Reimbursement
Flexible Time Off (FTO) + Holidays
Quarterly Team Gatherings
In Office Amenities
To achieve our mission of making programming more accessible around the world, we need our team to be representative of the world. We welcome your unique perspective and experiences in shaping this product. We encourage people from all kinds of backgrounds to apply, including and especially candidates from underrepresented and non-traditional backgrounds.