Reports to
VP, Head of Creative
Location
Officially headquartered in the metro NY/NJ area, the Halo team works remotely across the U.S. and worldwide.
Company Overview
Designed by leaders in GPS, tracking, containment, safety technologies, and dog behavior, Halo was founded in 2018 and has become the first all-in-one dog safety solution to completely revolutionize our industry in over 30 years. With our multi-year lead over the competition, patented technologies, and unique industry expertise, we are pursuing the objective of becoming the world’s first “smart phone” for dogs. At Halo, everyone is a partner who shares in our mission. We are all working together to make this concept of all-in-one safety technology into a reality for all dogs.
Position Summary
The Creative Director will be an equal parts maker and strategist. This is a hands-on leadership role — you'll be in the weeds designing banners and emails one hour, and presenting a brand campaign or partnership concept the next. You'll manage a designer and outside partners, plus collaborate closely with a creative copywriter to bring ideas to life across every channel we touch.
This role sits at the intersection of brand, performance, and product — which means you'll need to be comfortable moving fast, thinking big, and making great work at scale.
Reporting to the VP, Head of Creative, you will work cross-functionally across acquisition marketing, member marketing, ecommerce, retail (online and in-store) and social media.
Responsibilities
- Support creative strategy and execution across acquisition, member marketing, social, product, ecommerce, and brand — ensuring cohesive, on-brand storytelling at every touchpoint
- Support ecommerce creative, including Amazon, DTC, and retail channels, with a focus on consistency
- Partner closely with a creative copywriter and designer to develop integrated concepts and campaigns
- Own day-to-day brand management and stewardship, including the development and maintenance of brand guidelines and design systems
- Drive partnership and collaboration creative, from initial concepts through final execution
- Build and oversee performance marketing creative across paid media, email, SMS, affiliate, and social — balancing brand integrity with conversion goals
- Develop and maintain a high-volume creative cadence across all channels: product launches, new colors, promotions, experiments, and more
- Review and provide direction on scripts, articles, video content, and influencer and third-party creative
- Guide and review work from external agencies, freelancers, and content creators, maintaining brand consistency across all partners
Strategy & Leadership
- Strong understanding of brand strategy and the ability to translate it into cohesive, visually impactful work
- Proven ability to manage and mentor designers while remaining actively involved in the creative work
- Comfortable managing high volume and fast turnaround without sacrificing quality or brand integrity
- Strategic thinker who can connect creative decisions to business goals and clearly articulate the "why" behind creative choices
- Ability to present and sell creative ideas confidently to stakeholders at all levels
Tools & Technology
- Hands-on-design skills with proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and project management tools (e.g., Asana, Notion, or similar)
- Leverage AI tools, including Claude and generative design tools to scale content production and streamline workflows without sacrificing quality
- Familiarity with digital marketing formats across paid media, email, social, ecommerce, and video
Nice to have
- Experience with influencer or UGC creative direction
- Familiarity with Amazon creative requirements and best practices
- Background in or exposure to TV/video production
- Experience building or maintaining brand systems and design documentation
Requirements
- 7+ years of creative experience, with at least 2 years in a senior or lead creative role
- A strong portfolio spanning brand, performance, and product creative — digital-first with retail and ecommerce experience a plus
- Proven ability to manage and mentor designers while staying actively involved in the work
- Experience collaborating with copywriters and cross-functional partners (acquisition, product, ecomm, marketing)
- Strategic thinker who can connect creative decisions to business outcomes
- Able to work effectively individually and in a team environment
- Able to interact effectively with different levels of the organization
- A collaborative spirit — you make the people around you better and bring out the best in a team
- Comfortable with high volume and fast turnaround without losing quality or brand integrity
- Experience in DTC, consumer products, or pet/lifestyle brands is a strong plus
Perks of the Pack
- Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
- Company-paid Long-Term Disability
- 401k with Company Match
- Paid Time Off
- Free Halo gear + Product Testing Opportunities
- Work remotely from anywhere in the U.S.
- Be part of a mission-driven, dog-loving team
We provide competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base salary, incentives, and benefits. Final compensation is dependent on experience, skills, and qualifications.
Protect Animals With Satellites is for everyone but especially for dog lovers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Protect Animals With Satellites does not accept unsolicited headhunter or agency resumes. Protect Animals With Satellites will not pay any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement.