Head of Creative

Contra

. Define and execute the creative direction for Contra Labs, establishing a high bar for originality, aesthetics, and craft .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • United StatesLead💰 $180,000 - $250,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in creative direction and digital design, with a strong focus on generative AI and innovative workflows. Proficient in transforming complex concepts into visually compelling digital experiences using advanced design tools and coding frameworks.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Creative DirectionGenerative AI ExperienceVisual Design ProficiencyCreative Coding with ReactFigma and Adobe Creative Suite

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Hard Skills

Creative DirectionDigital DesignGenerative AIVisual DesignTypographyInteraction DesignCreative Coding3D DesignMotion DesignProcedural Visuals

Soft Skills

Creative CommunicationCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

FigmaAdobe Creative SuiteReactThree.jsWebGLAI-native Creative Platforms

Industry Keywords

Digital ExperiencesCreative TechnologyExperimental ProjectsAI CompanyDesign-led Startup

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

JavaScriptReact

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and execute the creative direction for Contra Labs, establishing a high bar for originality, aesthetics, and craft
Conceptualize, design, and ship ambitious websites, interactive reports, creative experiments, and digital experiences
Explore the latest generative models across image, video, code, motion, and 3D
Invent and refine workflows combining frontier AI models with traditional creative tools
Transform complex research, benchmarks, and technical breakthroughs into compelling visual experiences
Work directly in design, code, and generative tools to prototype, iterate, and deliver creative concepts
Collaborate with designers, creative technologists, researchers, and engineers
Pioneer new ways to communicate, interact, and create with AI

Requirements

What you’ll need

Based in San Francisco, CA
5+ years in creative direction, art direction, digital design, or creative technology
Exceptional portfolio of original, visually ambitious work across digital experiences, brands, or experimental creative projects
Demonstrated experience using generative AI to produce sophisticated, original creative work
Strong command of visual design, typography, composition, interaction design, and digital aesthetics
Experience taking ambitious creative concepts from initial exploration to polished execution
Proficiency with tools such as Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, and emerging AI-native creative platforms
Strong creative communication and collaboration skills
Experience building immersive websites, interactive experiences, or experimental digital products
Creative coding experience with tools and frameworks such as React, Three.js, WebGL, or similar technologies
Experience with generative video, motion design, 3D, or procedural visuals
Experience combining multiple AI models into novel creative workflows
Recognition for exceptional creative work, experimental projects, or digital experiences
Experience working at an AI company, creative technology studio, or design-led startup

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Company laptop on your start date
Paid case study and presentation