Hi! 👋 I’m Paul, Head of Growth at TLDR. If you’re reading this, you know what it takes to create scroll-stopping ad creatives that grab attention and drive conversions. I’m looking for a contract Ad Designer to join our team.
Who We Are
TLDR is a collective of technical newsletters on startups, software engineering, AI, cybersecurity, marketing, product management, and more, with over 5 million subscribers. Our mission is to build the paper of record for the tech industry, the trusted source that people in tech rely on to stay ahead of the curve.
About the Role
You will design and deliver ad creatives for Instagram and Facebook that reflect TLDR’s brand while driving performance. You’ll create ads that convert and develop concepts that break through ad fatigue in crowded social media feeds.
Outcomes of the Role
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Design high-converting ad creatives for Instagram and Facebook that drive measurable results and hit performance goals.
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Create visuals that combat ad blindness and capture attention with fresh, innovative approaches.
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Use insights from competitor research and even e-commerce trends to optimize ads for conversions and revenue growth.
About You
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You have experience designing ad creatives for Facebook and Instagram.
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You understand conversion-focused design principles and know how to break through ad fatigue.
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You’re comfortable using AI tools to streamline workflows and improve creativity.
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You’re detail-oriented, iterative, and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. (We use Slack, Google workspace and Notion.)
Why You’ll Love It
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Work with a dynamic and fast-moving team at TLDR.
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Flexibility to work remotely as a contractor for 10-15 hours a week. We pride ourselves in being a contractor-friendly company where everyone contributes.
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Opportunity to shape the creative process for ads reaching a massive audience.
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A chance to work with a top newsletter in the space and drive measurable impact.
📥 If this sounds like you, I’d love to see your portfolio and chat about how we can collab.
*This is a fully remote, contract (1099) position for candidates in US-based timezones.
Top Skills
What We Do
TLDR's mission is to build the paper of record for the tech industry, as the trusted source that people who work in tech rely on to inform them about important trends and developments.
We help top B2B Cloud Computing companies get their brand in front of an audience of 5 million technical readers.
TLDR helps advertisers reach their target audience at scale as if they were advertising on social media, but with the trust and credibility of TLDRs collective of newsletters. We have an average open rate >40%.
The types of folks who read (and work!) at TLDR are professionals and enthusiasts in:
Tech and startups
Developers
AI, Crypto, and Fintech
DevOps and Cybersecurity
Marketing, Product, and Design
TLDR is the 5th largest newsletter globally serving sponsors like:
AWS
Google
Shopify
Paypal
Hubspot
Intel
DataDog
Zendesk
Cloudflare
Twilio
Notion
Okta
Rippling
Snyk
Taboola
Sentry
Vanta
Vercel
Wiz
SecureFrame
Why Work With Us
We're a small team that values continuous learning and internet culture. We're bootstrapped and profitable with no outside investment. This means you get to build with support and runway to think strategically and execute tactically with room to test. We are a low meeting culture that communicates asynchronously, with integrity and humility.
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