Full-Time
Junior Ad Designer
Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
Kargo
501-1,000 employees
Advertising technology for mobile and CTV
Entry
Chicago, IL, USA
- Portfolio featuring past work experience and relevant, user-centered design solutions
- Excellent visual design talent, with a pixel-level eye for detail
- Understanding of designing intuitive user interfaces
- Ability to manage work autonomously, multi-task, and meet fast-evolving deadlines with a curiosity and passion for building rich, new ad experiences
- Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills; the ability to explain your design decisions clearly and persuasively
- Expert proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
- Get it done attitude without compromising quality
- Familiarity with mobile advertising, mobile UI and UX design
- Animation experience is a plus
- Experience using Celtra Ad Builder is a plus
- Design & animate visually stunning and cutting-edge mobile advertising experiences for Kargo’s advertising campaigns
- Work with Rich Media authoring tools to produce standards-compliant interactive ads
- Employ a user-centered design to create intuitive design solutions
- Collaborate with Client Service Managers through internal brainstorms & discussions to bring big ideas to life on the mobile screen
- Develop an understanding of responsive design across mobile devices
- Collaborate and review with design team to refine user interfaces for enhancing user experience
- Adhere to Kargo's ad unit best practice standards in all campaign output
- Proactively develop ongoing knowledge base of new technologies and products and identify needs and opportunities for additional advertising products
- Contribute to product ideation with mocks & prototypes of innovative ideas
- Design & execute pre-sale ad campaign mocks
Kargo specializes in advertising technology, focusing on mobile advertising while also serving connected television (CTV), social media, and e-commerce platforms. The company assists over 200 brands in launching and managing their ad campaigns through a media activation platform that integrates with leading Demand-Side Platforms (DSPs). This integration simplifies the process of buying digital advertising space automatically. Kargo's unique "Create Once, Run Everywhere" approach allows advertisers to create a single ad that can be deployed across various platforms, ensuring a consistent brand message. The company offers a range of full-funnel advertising solutions designed to enhance consumer engagement and brand awareness, ultimately helping brands achieve better returns on their ad spend. Kargo differentiates itself through its focus on premium supply and creative excellence, making it a leader in the mobile advertising space.
Company Stage
Seed
Total Funding
$6.7M
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
1999
6 month growth
↑ 2%1 year growth
↑ 2%2 year growth
↑ 2%
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Partnerships with companies like AdLib and VIDAA expand Kargo's market presence and offer clients access to innovative ad formats and technologies.
- The launch of proprietary solutions like the creative science solution for APAC and the CORE cross-channel ad tool in NZ highlights Kargo's commitment to innovation and market expansion.
- Entering new markets such as India and hiring key leaders like Rachit Uppal demonstrates Kargo's growth potential and strategic focus on global expansion.
What critics are saying
- The highly competitive ad tech market requires continuous innovation to maintain a competitive edge, posing a risk if Kargo fails to keep up.
- Integration challenges with new partners and technologies could lead to operational inefficiencies and impact service quality.
What makes Kargo unique
- Kargo's 'Create Once, Run Everywhere' approach simplifies ad deployment across multiple platforms, ensuring consistent brand messaging, unlike competitors who may require separate creatives for each channel.
- Their direct integration with leading DSPs allows for seamless media activation, providing a streamlined process for advertisers to launch and manage campaigns.
- Kargo's focus on premium supply and creative excellence sets them apart in the competitive advertising landscape, ensuring higher engagement and brand lift for their clients.
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Benefits
Flexible PTO + 10 Sick days a year
Tuition Reimbursement
Monthly Wellness Benefit
Daily complimentary lunch when working at the Kargo office