Associate Creative Director

BillionToOne is seeking an exceptional Associate Creative Director (Prenatal) to lead creative strategy and execution across our product, sales, and marketing initiatives. This role sits at the intersection of cutting-edge science and compelling visual storytelling, translating complex science into clear, engaging narratives that resonate with providers, clinicians, patients, and partners.

Responsibilities

Lead brand development and communication strategy for Unity, the prenatal genetic portfolio product line; Develop creative strategy and art direction for social media content, event activations, experience design, and outdoor advertising; Create provider- and patient-facing brand advertising, product marketing, and sales enablement content across display, social, video, and experiential channels; Partner with Product, Sales, and Marketing to define project objectives and translate requested outputs into measurable business outcomes; Develop creative strategies informed by insights into what drives behavior across providers, patients, and industry partners; Break down complex creative work into plans that align with business goals and timelines; Direct art, copy, and message development, balancing scientific accuracy with emotional resonance and accessibility; Lead art direction across print, digital, video, animation, presentations, environmental graphics, and branded experiences; Transform complex scientific concepts, including molecular diagnostics, genetic testing, and laboratory workflows, into compelling visual narratives; Establish and evolve design systems and brand guidelines that scale with company growth; Direct photography, illustration, motion graphics, and video production with internal teams and external vendors; Guide and mentor design team members and contractors, providing clear creative direction and constructive feedback; Present and defend creative concepts to C-suite executives, board members, and scientific leadership; Manage feedback from subject matter experts while maintaining creative vision and strategic objectives; Oversee projects from concept through final delivery, ensuring quality, accuracy, and on-time completion; Coordinate with external vendors, agencies, and production partners; Maintain organized asset libraries and project documentation

Requirements

7+ years of professional design experience; 5+ years in art direction roles with demonstrated leadership; Proven track record of designing in science, bioscience, healthtech, or diagnostics; An exceptional portfolio demonstrating the ability to translate complex scientific or technical concepts into accessible, engaging visual communications; Background at design firms, agencies, or in-house creative teams at innovative companies; Genuine intellectual curiosity about medicine, science, computation, and physics, with the courage to challenge the status quo; Enthusiasm for translating complex science and technology into visual stories; Comfortable with ambiguity and rapid pivots in a dynamic growth environment; Expert-level skills in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and After Effects; Proficiency with AI creative tools such as Midjourney, Kling, Imagen, Veo, or similar platforms; Video editing experience with DaVinci Resolve, Premiere Pro, or Final Cut Pro; Strong understanding of motion design, animation principles, and video production workflows; Client Consulting: Skilled at uncovering true project objectives and guiding stakeholders from vague requests to defined, measurable outcomes; Information Design: Exceptional ability to organize and visualize complex data, processes, and scientific concepts with clarity and sophistication; Typography: Mastery of typographic systems, hierarchy, and expression across applications; Art Direction: Proven ability to establish and maintain cohesive visual direction across campaigns and touchpoints; Animation & Motion: Proven experience in motion design, kinetic typography, and video storytelling; Ability to balance creative ambition with practical business constraints

Nice to have

Experience in high-growth or IPO-stage companies is helpful

Benefits

Working alongside brilliant, kind, passionate and dedicated colleagues in an empowering environment; Open, transparent culture that includes weekly Town Hall meetings; Multiple medical benefit options with employee premiums paid 100% of select plans and dependents covered up to 80%; Family Bonding Leave for eligible employees (16 weeks, paid at 100%); Supplemental fertility benefits coverage; Retirement savings program including a 4% Company match; Increased paid time off with increased tenure; Latest hardware (laptop, lab equipment, facilities); Free daily on-site lunches from top eateries; On-campus perks including a state-of-the-art gym and restaurant; Free on-site EV charging (compatible with all EVs, including Tesla); Annual bonus eligibility; New hire equity grant of up to $80,000 at grant value, vesting over four years, plus annual equity refresh grants; Competitive medical and dental coverage; 401(k) with company match