Creative Director

About Us Our mission is to raise AGI with the richness of human intelligence — curious, witty, imaginative, and full of unexpected brilliance. Surge was founded by engineers and researchers who dreamed of building the next generation AI. We're building a platform that powers the most powerful models in the world in partnership with companies like Anthropic, Google, Microsoft, and Meta. At Surge, we believe the path to AGI isn't just about scaling compute—it's about embracing the unlimited ceiling of human intelligence and creativity in the data that shapes these systems. Our platform combines elite human expertise with cutting-edge tools for scalable oversight, from building rich RL environments to conducting rigorous evaluations that go beyond benchmarks. We've run a profitable business from day one without raising venture funding. The Role As a Creative Director, you’ll set the vision and lead the creative direction for a company at the forefront of AI research and innovation. You’ll define how Surge’s brand shows up across every touchpoint—digital, interactive, experiential, and narrative—ensuring our mission and research are communicated with clarity, impact, and originality. You’ll be responsible for elevating Surge’s creative voice, guiding how we tell our story visually and experientially, and building a cohesive brand identity that resonates across audiences. Working closely with marketing, communications, and research, you’ll transform complex technical ideas into accessible, inspiring creative that shapes how the world understands Surge and the future of AI. What You’ll Do Lead the concept and execution of bold creative work that defines how Surge shows up across campaigns, experiences, and narratives Evolve and elevate our brand expression, bringing originality and cultural relevance to every touchpoint Translate complex technical ideas into visually and emotionally compelling creative that resonates with diverse audiences Collaborate closely with design, marketing, communications, and research to deliver high-quality creative that reflects both rigor and imagination What We’re Looking for Experienced creative with a portfolio that shows high-impact campaigns, narratives, or experiences at the intersection of tech and culture Strong ability to balance strategic vision with hands-on execution and craft Skilled at making complex or abstract concepts tangible, human, and memorable through creative storytelling Curious, collaborative, and excited to push the boundaries of how a brand in AI can communicate and inspire