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As performance marketers, we know: creative is the single biggest driver of ad performance.
AI has changed the game. We can now produce top-tier ad creative at a speed that was impossible - same-day turnaround, studio-quality output, and limitless iteration.
But speed and quality aren’t enough on their own. Human storytelling is the magic that makes creative work. Your role will be to blend cutting-edge AI tools with narrative craft - helping brands tell stories that stop the scroll, earn attention, and drive action
Founded in July 2023, Valid is a seed-stage company operating at Series A scale, headquartered in San Francisco.
In under two years, we’ve grown from 5 people to 40+, deployed over $1B in ad spend, and built a full-stack, tech-enabled advertising company serving enterprise consumer customers.
We’re well-capitalized and backed by top Silicon Valley investors including Canaan, Neo, and others.
Skilled at crafting high-performing short-form content (UGC, hooks, statics, etc.)
Fluent in AI tools like Veo 3, Runway, Pika - or eager to master them
Data-driven, comfortable in ad accounts, and obsessed with why an ad creative works
Strong at storytelling - able to build arcs that hook audiences in seconds
Excited by experimenting with new tools and formats
We believe creativity is amplified by AI, streamlined by data, and perfected by human intuition. This role is the bridge between human storytelling and AI’s scale.
Creative Direction & Production- 75%
Own the creative vision for AI-generated ads across clients and campaigns
Define and implement a high-velocity creative workflow
Partner with media buyers to develop creative concepts grounded in performance data
Build a library of reusable creative assets and templates that scale across platforms
Product & Process - 25%
Collaborate with engineering to streamline creative workflows into scalable systems
Contribute to the product vision by integrating creative best practices with AI capabilities and data insights
5+ years in creative direction, short-form content, or ad production (agency or fast-paced environment)
Proven track record producing ads for Meta, TikTok, Google, and emerging platforms
Strong storytelling skills with the ability to craft engaging narratives for different audiences
Skilled in writing, producing, and editing short-form ads
Experience with creative testing and performance optimization
Familiarity with AI creative tools for design and video
Mobile app advertising experience
Comfort presenting creative strategies to clients
Experience growing and mentoring a creative team
Work on a high-ambition, global team
Competitive salary + benefits (401k, healthcare, FSA, lunch for in-office days)
Annual company offsite in a new location each year
Remote-friendly (USA/Canada) with preference for SF-based candidates
Competitive salary based on experience and location
Benefits: 401k, healthcare, FSA, lunch (for in-person days)
Location: Remote friendly in USA or Canada with a preference for in-person out of our office in San Francisco.
Benefits: 401k, healthcare, FSA, lunch (for in-person days)
How to apply for AI Creative Director, Ads at Valid?
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What is the salary for this role?
The salary for this role is $1 per annum.
What experience is required?
5+ years of experience is required.
Is this position still open?
Yes, currently active and accepting applications.
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