Associate Art Director (Video)

About the role

At Jerry, we are redefining and radically improving how people manage car ownership, one of their most expensive and time-consuming assets. Backed by artificial intelligence and machine learning, Jerry simplifies and automates car ownership while providing personalized services tailored to all car owners' needs. We are the #1 rated and most downloaded app in our category with a 4.7-star rating in the App Store and more than 5 million customers — and we're just getting started.

Responsibilities

• Concept and produce video creative across paid social, CTV, and emerging channels — working end-to-end from brief to delivery under the guidance of senior creative leads.
• Bring a sharp visual eye to every asset: elevating composition, pacing, and storytelling to raise Jerry's brand while keeping performance top of mind.
• Stay on top of platform trends, formats, and cultural shifts to ensure Jerry's creative stays fresh and effective.
• Develop hooks, angles, and visual frameworks rooted in what drives real performance — not just what looks good.
• Edit video directly: fluent in editing tools and comfortable cutting, iterating, and polishing ads at speed.
• Leverage AI tools (for ideation, scripting, editing, asset generation, etc.) to accelerate workflows and expand creative range.
• Collaborate closely with media, growth, and senior creative teammates to turn performance signals into stronger creative work.

Requirements

• 4+ years in video creative, art direction, or production — at a performance agency, in-house growth team, or content studio.
• A growing track record contributing to video creative for paid channels (Meta, TikTok, YouTube, CTV, etc.).
• Strong visual instincts — you have an eye for design, composition, pacing, and brand quality.
• Video editing fluency — you can cut and iterate ads yourself, making them feel polished without heavy direction.
• Performance creative curiosity — you understand (or are actively learning) what makes people stop scrolling: hooks, pacing, CTAs.
• Collaborative and eager mindset — comfortable in fast-paced environments and open to feedback from creative and analytics teams alike.
• AI fluency — you experiment with generative tools to speed up production and expand what's creatively possible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Visual Arts, Design, Film, Media Studies, or related field.
• Experience with AI tools and platforms used in creative production.
• Understanding of performance marketing metrics and KPIs.
• Portfolio showcasing a variety of video projects and a strong visual aesthetic.

Skills

• Sharp visual craftsmanship and creative energy.
• Fluency in video editing software.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Knowledge of AI tools and platforms.
• Strong understanding of performance marketing principles.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, paid parental leave, 401(K) plan with employer matching, and wellness benefits.
• Equity opportunities may be part of your total rewards package.

Pay

The successful candidate’s starting pay will fall within the pay range listed on this job posting, determined based on job-related factors including, but not limited to, skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions.

Schedule

We are fully remote with offices in Palo Alto, New York, Chicago, and Toronto.