Company and VisionPlanetArt’s vision is to be the leading seller of personalized and make-on-demand products worldwide. We provide consumers with unmatched tools and content and an unparalleled end-to-end customer experience that result in high-quality, meaningful finished products and memorable celebrations of life events.The company’s brands include the popular FreePrints and FreePrints Photobooks apps and the industry leading SimplytoImpress card and stationery site, as well as Personal Creations, CafePress and ISeeMe! Visit www.planetart.com to learn more about our brands.We have more than 500 team members across multiple offices, primarily in Calabasas CA, San Diego CA, Woodridge IL, Minneapolis, MN and Pleasanton, CA. We also have team members in two company-owned offices in China, as well as in Europe. Job Overview We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven marketing leader to join our team. The ideal candidate has a strong background in e-commerce and a proven track record in customer acquisition. This role requires a creative and strategic thinker who can oversee the development of compelling campaigns and execute high-performing digital marketing strategies. A deep understanding of performance marketing is essential, along with the ability to analyze data and optimize creative for maximum impact. This individual must be able to articulate the reasoning behind marketing decisions and leverage insights to drive future growth. If you’re a high-powered innovator with strong instincts, leadership skills, and the ambition to scale brands, we want you to be part of our success. Extra points if you embrace and have harnessed AI for creative purposes. PLEASE NOTE: Candidates must be local to or willing to relocate to the Calabasas area as we operate on a hybrid work model (3 days onsite, 2 remote)What You’ll Do Key Responsibilities Creative Development & Oversight Lead the conceptualization and execution of high-impact digital ad creatives across Facebook, Instagram, and other platforms Establish and maintain creative guidelines that align with brand identity while optimizing for performance Leverage the company’s proprietary AI ad producing platform for campaign development Review and approve all ad creative before publication to ensure quality and effectiveness Develop a consistent visual language that strengthens brand recognition while driving conversions Performance OptimizationAnalyze creative performance data to identify patterns and opportunities for improvement A/B test creative elements (images, videos, copy, CTAs) to determine highest-converting combinations Collaborate with the performance marketing team to optimize creative based on ROAS metrics Develop creative that addresses specific funnel stages and customer pain points Strategic LeadershipTranslate business objectives and customer insights into compelling creative strategies Stay current on platform-specific best practices and creative formats Develop a content calendar aligned with seasonal trends and promotional campaigns Balance short-term conversion goals with long-term brand building Team CoordinationWork with product teams to understand features and benefits of our websites and apps and to select winning offers to promote Collaborate with copywriters, designers, and media buyers to ensure cohesive campaigns Provide clear creative briefs and constructive feedback to internal/external creative teams Work with data analysts to understand customer behaviors that inform creative decisions Educate broader marketing team on creative best practices for performance channelsMeasurement & ReportingEstablish KPIs for creative performance (CTR, engagement rate, conversion rate) Present creative insights and recommendations to leadership Create reporting dashboards that showcase creative impact on business outcomes Quantify the ROI of creative optimizations and improvements RequirementsWhat You Should Have Skills, Qualifications, and RequirementsEssential Experience5+ years in digital marketing creative development, with significant focus on paid social channels (Facebook, Instagram) Proven track record optimizing e-commerce ad creative for conversion metrics (ROAS, CPA, CENTER) Experience leading creative development for multiple product categories or campaigns simultaneously Portfolio demonstrating successful performance-driven creative campaigns with measurable results Background in visual design or art direction with a strong aesthetic sensibility Technical SkillsProficiency with design software (Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Canva) Understanding of digital ad specifications and best practices across platforms Knowledge of A/B testing methodologies and creative optimization Familiarity with marketing analytics platforms and performance data interpretation Basic video editing capabilities or experience directing video content Marketing Expertise Deep understanding of direct response and performance marketing principles Experience with e-commerce conversion funnels and customer journey mapping Knowledge of consumer psychology and visual persuasion techniques Ability to translate data insights into creative direction Understanding of platform-specific creative requirements and best practicesLeadership & CollaborationExperience providing clear creative direction to designers and content creators Strong communication skills to articulate creative vision to stakeholders Interest in managing a high-throughput production environment Ability to balance creative integrity with performance requirements Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams (paid media, analytics, brand) Skill in managing creative resources efficiently to meet campaign deadlines Strategic ThinkingData-driven decision-making approach to creative development Ability to identify trends and patterns in creative performance Forward-thinking vision for evolving creative strategy based on results Understanding of competitive landscape and differentiation strategies Ability to connect creative decisions to business outcomes What You Can Expect Working Conditions Work is performed in an office environment with low to moderate noise levels. Position requires regular, continuous use of computer. Position requires regular sitting and standing. Position requires regular interaction with team members through the following methods: in-person, phone, Zoom, Slack, or email. May require occasional travel. This is a hybrid position; employees are expected to be in the office three days per week (Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday) with the option of working remotely two days (Wednesday and Friday)BenefitsThe compensation range for this position is $170,000 - $200,000 annual salary + bonus.PlanetArt offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:Health, Dental, and Vision InsuranceLife Insurance401(k) with matchingPet InsuranceMental Health BenefitsComprehensive Time Off Program, including Vacation, Sick Days, Paid Holidays, and Floating HolidaysEmployee Product Discounts
Company and Vision
PlanetArt’s vision is to be the leading seller of personalized and make-on-demand products worldwide. We provide consumers with unmatched tools and content and an unparalleled end-to-end customer experience that result in high-quality, meaningful finished products and memorable celebrations of life events.
The company’s brands include the popular FreePrints and FreePrints Photobooks apps and the industry leading SimplytoImpress card and stationery site, as well as Personal Creations, CafePress and ISeeMe! Visit www.planetart.com to learn more about our brands.
We have more than 500 team members across multiple offices, primarily in Calabasas CA, San Diego CA, Woodridge IL, Minneapolis, MN and Pleasanton, CA. We also have team members in two company-owned offices in China, as well as in Europe.
Job Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven marketing leader to join our team. The ideal candidate has a strong background in e-commerce and a proven track record in customer acquisition. This role requires a creative and strategic thinker who can oversee the development of compelling campaigns and execute high-performing digital marketing strategies. A deep understanding of performance marketing is essential, along with the ability to analyze data and optimize creative for maximum impact. This individual must be able to articulate the reasoning behind marketing decisions and leverage insights to drive future growth. If you’re a high-powered innovator with strong instincts, leadership skills, and the ambition to scale brands, we want you to be part of our success. Extra points if you embrace and have harnessed AI for creative purposes.
PLEASE NOTE: Candidates must be local to or willing to relocate to the Calabasas area as we operate on a hybrid work model (3 days onsite, 2 remote)
What You’ll Do
Key Responsibilities
Creative Development & Oversight
- Lead the conceptualization and execution of high-impact digital ad creatives across Facebook, Instagram, and other platforms
- Establish and maintain creative guidelines that align with brand identity while optimizing for performance
- Leverage the company’s proprietary AI ad producing platform for campaign development
- Review and approve all ad creative before publication to ensure quality and effectiveness
- Develop a consistent visual language that strengthens brand recognition while driving conversions
Performance Optimization
- Analyze creative performance data to identify patterns and opportunities for improvement
- A/B test creative elements (images, videos, copy, CTAs) to determine highest-converting combinations
- Collaborate with the performance marketing team to optimize creative based on ROAS metrics
- Develop creative that addresses specific funnel stages and customer pain points
Strategic Leadership
- Translate business objectives and customer insights into compelling creative strategies
- Stay current on platform-specific best practices and creative formats
- Develop a content calendar aligned with seasonal trends and promotional campaigns
- Balance short-term conversion goals with long-term brand building
Team Coordination
- Work with product teams to understand features and benefits of our websites and apps and to select winning offers to promote
- Collaborate with copywriters, designers, and media buyers to ensure cohesive campaigns
- Provide clear creative briefs and constructive feedback to internal/external creative teams
- Work with data analysts to understand customer behaviors that inform creative decisions
- Educate broader marketing team on creative best practices for performance channels
Measurement & Reporting
- Establish KPIs for creative performance (CTR, engagement rate, conversion rate)
- Present creative insights and recommendations to leadership
- Create reporting dashboards that showcase creative impact on business outcomes
- Quantify the ROI of creative optimizations and improvements
Requirements
What You Should Have
Skills, Qualifications, and Requirements
Essential Experience
- 5+ years in digital marketing creative development, with significant focus on paid social channels (Facebook, Instagram)
- Proven track record optimizing e-commerce ad creative for conversion metrics (ROAS, CPA, CENTER)
- Experience leading creative development for multiple product categories or campaigns simultaneously
- Portfolio demonstrating successful performance-driven creative campaigns with measurable results
- Background in visual design or art direction with a strong aesthetic sensibility
Technical Skills
- Proficiency with design software (Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Canva)
- Understanding of digital ad specifications and best practices across platforms
- Knowledge of A/B testing methodologies and creative optimization
- Familiarity with marketing analytics platforms and performance data interpretation
- Basic video editing capabilities or experience directing video content
Marketing Expertise
- Deep understanding of direct response and performance marketing principles
- Experience with e-commerce conversion funnels and customer journey mapping
- Knowledge of consumer psychology and visual persuasion techniques
- Ability to translate data insights into creative direction
- Understanding of platform-specific creative requirements and best practices
Leadership & Collaboration
- Experience providing clear creative direction to designers and content creators
- Strong communication skills to articulate creative vision to stakeholders
- Interest in managing a high-throughput production environment
- Ability to balance creative integrity with performance requirements
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams (paid media, analytics, brand)
- Skill in managing creative resources efficiently to meet campaign deadlines
Strategic Thinking
- Data-driven decision-making approach to creative development
- Ability to identify trends and patterns in creative performance
- Forward-thinking vision for evolving creative strategy based on results
- Understanding of competitive landscape and differentiation strategies
- Ability to connect creative decisions to business outcomes
What You Can Expect
Working Conditions
- Work is performed in an office environment with low to moderate noise levels.
- Position requires regular, continuous use of computer.
- Position requires regular sitting and standing.
- Position requires regular interaction with team members through the following methods: in-person, phone, Zoom, Slack, or email.
- May require occasional travel.
- This is a hybrid position; employees are expected to be in the office three days per week (Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday) with the option of working remotely two days (Wednesday and Friday)
Benefits
The compensation range for this position is $170,000 - $200,000 annual salary + bonus.
PlanetArt offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) with matching
- Pet Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
- Comprehensive Time Off Program, including Vacation, Sick Days, Paid Holidays, and Floating Holidays
- Employee Product Discounts
PlanetArt is an e-commerce leader delivering affordable, high-quality personalized products through a growing portfolio of globally recognized websites and apps. Home to well-known brands like Simply to Impress, Personal Creations, CafePress and FreePrints, we provide people everywhere with easy-to-use tools that leverage self-expression to create one-of-a-kind cards, gifts, wall art, apparel, home décor and more.
At PlanetArt we believe a greeting card can form a meaningful connection, a photo can preserve a precious memory, a coffee mug can start a conversation, and a T-shirt can ignite a movement.
Headquartered in Los Angeles with satellite offices around the world, we’re a team that thrives on creativity and innovation. The environment is stimulating and fast-paced, and we never stop challenging ourselves and others. As a group we are helping to make this world a better place by doing our life's best work.
PlanetArt is an e-commerce leader delivering affordable, high-quality personalized products through a growing portfolio of globally recognized websites and apps. Home to well-known brands like Simply to Impress, Personal Creations, CafePress and FreePrints, we provide people everywhere with easy-to-use tools that leverage self-expression to create one-of-a-kind cards, gifts, wall art, apparel, home décor and more.
At PlanetArt we believe a greeting card can form a meaningful connection, a photo can preserve a precious memory, a coffee mug can start a conversation, and a T-shirt can ignite a movement.
Headquartered in Los Angeles with satellite offices around the world, we’re a team that thrives on creativity and innovation. The environment is stimulating and fast-paced, and we never stop challenging ourselves and others. As a group we are helping to make this world a better place by doing our life's best work.
