Activate Talent is hiring a Static Ad Designer - Ken

Job Title: Static Ad Designer Job Type: Full-time / Remote Work Hours: US Hours Job Overview: Our client, a fast-growing DTC brand built on bold creative, aggressive testing, and performance marketing, is looking for a Static Ad Designer to create high-converting visual assets for paid social. In this role, you will design scroll-stopping creatives while contributing to revenue growth through performance-driven design. Responsibilities: - Design high-converting static ads for paid social (Meta, TikTok, etc.) - Turn copy and creative briefs into compelling visual executions - Rapidly produce variations for testing (hooks, layouts, offers, angles) - Collaborate with copywriters and media buyers to improve performance - Analyze winning creatives and iterate based on data - Stay on top of DTC trends, competitor ads, and visual patterns - Contribute ideas for new creative concepts and testing angles Must-Have: - Experience working with a DTC/eCommerce brand - Proven experience designing static ads for paid media - Strong understanding of performance-driven design (not just branding) - Proficiency in tools like Photoshop, Figma, Can vice, or similar - Ability to design quickly without sacrificing effectiveness - Strong attention to detail and layout hierarchy Nice-to-Have: - Has designed ads for a brand actively running paid traffic - Understands what makes creatives convert (UGC-style visuals, bold hooks, clarity) - Comfortable working with fast iteration cycles and high output - Thinks beyond visuals — understands the “why” behind each design - Thrives in a fast-paced, feedback-driven environment - Experience designing for multiple DTC niches (fashion, supplements, gadgets, etc.) - Basic motion or animation skills - Familiarity with CRO and landing page design - Experience collaborating closely with media buyers