Remote Senior Art Director, Social @ Function Health

Company Overview:

At Function Health, our mission is to empower individuals to take control of their health. Through our innovative platform, we offer comprehensive health insights through over 160+ lab tests, tracking health changes over time, and providing actionable, easy-to-understand results all made affordable and accessible to everyone.
Our leadership doesn’t just talk the talk; they’ve been at the helm of technological innovation and medical excellence. Led by tech visionaries and the esteemed Dr. Mark Hyman of Cleveland Clinic fame—a 15-time New York Times bestselling author—our team is a dynamic blend of pioneering spirits and medical mavericks. As we gear up for our next phase of growth, we’re on the lookout for exceptional talent to join our ranks.
We’re calling all innovators, disruptors, and those with a penchant for challenging the status quo to join us. Our technical leadership boasts alumni from the ranks of Google Research, where they spearheaded machine learning initiatives that have been deployed at an unprecedented scale. If you’re drawn to the idea of leveraging technology to make a tangible difference in people’s lives and have the skills to contribute to a platform that’s changing the face of healthcare, Function Health is where you can leave your mark. Let’s redefine health care together, one innovation at a time.

Role:

Function is building a new era of health content—smarter, sharper, more human. We’re looking for a Senior Art Director who can make it unforgettable.
In this role, you will lead and define the visual direction for our editorial (organic social) team. As Senior Art Director, you’ll set the creative tone for all organic social content—especially video—ensuring every piece stops the scroll, earns attention, and builds trust. You’ll collaborate closely with scriptwriters, producers, and editors to transform compelling narratives into visually engaging, social-first experiences. You know how to guide a viewer through dynamic storytelling in 30 seconds or less, mastering visual pacing and tone. As the team leader, you’ll directly manage two Senior Brand Designers.
This role is best suited for those energized by fast-paced environments, excited to build in a high-growth setting, and deeply motivated by our mission at Function. If you’re looking for meaningful challenges, dynamic work, and the opportunity to make a real impact—we’d love to meet you.
This role is best suited for those energized by fast-paced environments, excited to build in a high-growth setting, and deeply motivated by our mission at Function. If you’re looking for meaningful challenges, dynamic work, and the opportunity to make a real impact—we’d love to meet you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set the visual tone and motion language for video-first storytelling across TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, and beyond.
• Lead a team of 3 designers on organic social. Mentor 2 direct reports and help them grow.
• Partner with scriptwriters to concept, storyboard, and direct visual narratives for short-form video, editorial content, and episodic social.
• Translate scripts into visual treatments, references, and storyboards for production teams.
• Art direct shoots, edits, and animations—ensuring the story stays intact and the visuals elevate the message. Travel will occasionally be required. 
• Work across a variety of video formats including short-form interview, explainers, and motion-driven narratives.
• Create visual toolkits and design systems for consistent storytelling across content series.
• Collaborate with video editors, animators, illustrators, and creative ops to bring content to life, on time and on brand.
• Approach editing with a sharp eye to maintain quality, pacing, and brand tone.
• Contribute design ideas and art direction to evolve our non-video organic social posts.

• 5–7+ years of experience in design, art direction, or content-focused creative roles.
• 2-3 years of team management experience.
• A reel or portfolio that shows range, restraint, and creativity across video, motion, and digital content. Applicants who don’t share samples of their work will not be considered.
• Strong storytelling instincts—knowing what image lands, when to cut, and how to keep people watching.
• Experience guiding content from idea through production in collaboration with writers, producers, and editors.
• Deep knowledge of visual and motion design for social, digital, and video formats.
• Comfort directing freelance and internal talent across design and video.
• A bias for action, a high bar for taste, and a love of visual clarity.

Nice-to-Have Skills and Experiences:

• Have experience directing documentary-style content or branded storytelling.
• Can work directly in motion or editing software (After Effects, Premiere, CapCut, etc.)
• Are energized by health, science, or culture-driven storytelling.

• Ruthless Prioritization: 
  • We don’t let perfect get in the way of progress.
  • We move quickly to drive value, not perfection.
  • We prioritize what drives impact.
  • We never compromise on standards of excellence.
• Member-First, Always: 
  • We design and deliver like we’re caring for someone we love.
  • We create calendar, actionable, human experience.
  • We prioritize responsiveness, peace of mine, and outcomes.
  • We empower members with truth, clarity, and care.
• One Team, Moving Fast:
  • We are aligned in purpose, prioritization, and speed.
  • We gather diverse perspectives to make informed decisions.
  • We clear paths for each other and move fast together.
  • We communicate clearly and respectfully, rallying around shared goals. 
• Radical Ownership, Relentless Execution:
  • We don’t just ship– we own outcomes and drive results.
  • We act with urgency and precision
  • We anticipate, initiate, and follow through.
  • We meet challenges with grit and pragmatism.
  • We embrace new tech to deliver better outcomes.
• Mission Over Ego: 
  • We are ruthlessly aligned to our meission– and leave ego at the door.
  • We disagree and commit.
  • We don’t tolerate politics or withholding information.
  • We operate with honesty, transparency, and respect.
• Sustained Integrity in Every Detail:
  • We earn trust by obsessing over accuracy, quality, and clarity in everything we do.
  • We prioritize clinical precision– data must be right.
  • We sweat the details because outcomes depend on them. 

Why You’ll Love Working With Us:

We value our team at Function and offer a competitive salary and benefits package, flexible working hours, and a dynamic work environment where creativity and innovation are encouraged. If you are a highly motivated and experienced individual who is passionate about using technology to improve people’s lives, we would love to hear from you.
At Function, we celebrate diversity and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, ancestry, religion, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, marital status, Veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria.
Join the Function Health team and become a part of our mission to build a healthier future for all. Discover more about us and how we’re changing the face of healthcare atFunction Health.
At Function, we celebrate diversity and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, ancestry, religion, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, marital status, Veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria.