Staff Designer, Art Direction at Abridge

ABOUT ABRIDGE Abridge was founded in 2018 with the mission of powering deeper understanding in healthcare. Our AI-powered platform was purpose-built for medical conversations, improving clinical documentation efficiencies while enabling clinicians to focus on what matters most—their patients. Our enterprise-grade technology transforms patient-clinician conversations into structured clinical notes in real-time, with deep EMR integrations. Powered by Linked Evidence and our purpose-built, auditable AI, we are the only company that maps AI-generated summaries to ground truth, helping providers quickly trust and verify the output. As pioneers in generative AI for healthcare, we are setting the industry standards for the responsible deployment of AI across health systems. We are a growing team of practicing MDs, AI scientists, PhDs, creatives, technologists, and engineers working together to empower people and make care make more sense. We have offices located in the Mission District in San Francisco, the SoHo neighborhood of New York, and East Liberty in Pittsburgh. THE ROLE As a Staff Designer, specialized in Art Direction at Abridge, you will set a new standard for design in healthcare, raising the bar for how campaigns are crafted and brought to life and shaping how Abridge looks, feels, and communicates through every moment. This role sits at the intersection of brand, marketing, and storytelling—translating complex ideas into compelling creative direction that drives impact across every touchpoint. You’ll lead campaigns from zero to one, defining the visual direction, and partnering with other designers to bring that vision to life. This role is ideal for a concept-driven designer with exceptional taste and strong creative instincts, someone who thrives in ambiguity, pushes for bold ideas, and knows how to guide others toward high-quality execution. WHAT YOU’LL DO - Lead campaign art direction from concept to execution. Develop big ideas and visual narratives for key campaigns and launches. Turn strategy into work that is distinctive, cohesive, and emotionally resonant. - Build scalable campaign systems. Define the identity, tone, and frameworks for each campaign. Create flexible systems that enable consistent execution across channels and empower other designers. - Continue to evolve our brand expression. Push the brand forward through high-impact work while ensuring consistency across touchpoints. Build on existing systems while knowing when to break and redefine them. - Inspire and elevate other designers. Provide clear direction, feedback, and support to designers working alongside your vision. Elevate the team through strong critique, and high standards. - Translate strategy into storytelling. Craft narratives that connect across campaigns, channels, and audiences—bringing clarity and cohesion to complex ideas. - Drive alignment through clear communication. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to align on vision and execution. Present and defend creative work with clarity and conviction. - Maintain a high bar for craft. Model excellence across typography, layout, composition, and systems thinking. Stay hands-on in key moments to ensure quality and polish. WHAT YOU’LL BRING - 9+ years of experience in marketing design, with a strong focus on campaigns and art direction - Experience operating at a staff or ACD level, leading creative direction for high-impact work - Proven ability to take campaigns from zero to one, from concept through execution - A portfolio that demonstrates strong conceptual thinking and storytelling, art direction across integrated campaigns, high craft and attention to detail - Experience working in tech or high-growth companies that have been through scale - Strong communication skills. You can clearly articulate creative rationale, lead brainstorms, and build alignment across creative teams and cross-functional partners - Comfort operating in fast-paced environments, balancing strategic thinking with hands-on execution - A passion for design and curiosity about how AI and emerging technologies are shaping creative work THIS IS A HYBRID ROLE. CANDIDATES MUST BE WITHIN COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF OUR NEW YORK CITY OR SAN FRANCISCO LOCATIONS AND MUST BE WILLING TO BE IN THE OFFICE TUESDAY - WEDNESDAY - THURSDAY. WHY WORK AT ABRIDGE? At Abridge, we’re transforming healthcare delivery experiences with generative AI, enabling clinicians and patients to connect in deeper, more meaningful ways. Our mission is clear: to power deeper understanding in healthcare. We’re driving real, lasting change, with millions of medical conversations processed each month. Joining Abridge means stepping into a fast-paced, high-growth startup where your contributions truly make a difference. Our culture requires extreme ownership—every employee has the ability to (and is expected to) make an impact on our customers and our business. Beyond individual impact, you will have the opportunity to work alongside a team of curious, high-achieving people in a supportive environment where success is shared, growth is constant, and feedback fuels progress. At Abridge, it’s not just what we do—it’s how we do it. Every decision is rooted in empathy, always prioritizing the needs of clinicians and patients. We’re committed to supporting your growth, both professionally and personally. Whether it's flexible work hours, an inclusive culture, or ongoing learning opportunities, we are here to help you thrive and do the best work of your life. If you are ready to make a meaningful impact alongside passionate people who care deeply about what they do, Abridge is the place for you. HOW WE TAKE CARE OF ABRIDGERS: - Generous Time Off: 14 paid holidays, flexible PTO for salaried employees, and accrued time off for hourly employees - Comprehensive Health Plans: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for all full-time employees and their families. - Generous HSA Contribution: If you choose a High Deductible Health Plan, Abridge makes monthly contributions to your HSA. - Paid Parental Leave: Generous paid parental leave for all full-time employees. - Family Forming Benefits: Resources and financial support to help you build your family. - 401(k) Matching: Contribution matching to help invest in your future. - Personal Device Allowance: Tax free funds for personal device usage. - Pre-tax Benefits: Access to Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Commuter Benefits. - Lifestyle Wallet: Monthly contributions for fitness, professional development, coworking, and more. - Mental Health Support: Dedicated access to therapy and coaching to help you reach your goals. - Sabbatical Leave: Paid Sabbatical Leave after 5 years of employment. - Compensation and Equity: Competitive compensation and equity grants for full time employees. - ... and much more! EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Abridge is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. STAYING SAFE - PROTECT YOURSELF FROM RECRUITMENT FRAUD We are aware of individuals and entities fraudulently representing themselves as Abridge recruiters and/or hiring managers. Abridge will never ask for financial information or payment, or for personal information such as bank account number or social security number during the job application or interview process. Any emails from the Abridge recruiting team will come from an @abridge.com [Upgrade to PRO to see link] email address. You can learn more about how to protect yourself from these types of fraud by referring to this article [Upgrade to PRO to see link] Please exercise caution and cease communications if something feels suspicious about your interactions.