Executive Creative Director
$263.8k/y-$329k/y
Mercurya day ago
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Summary
Mercury is seeking an Executive Creative Director to join their team in San Francisco, CA. The role involves elevating Mercury's brand to best-in-class status and setting a new standard for design and craft in modern banking.
About the Role
As the Executive Creative Director, you will own the creative vision behind Mercury's brand, oversee creative and brand work across all marketing channels, and lead a team of 16+ creatives. You will ensure high standards for craft and creativity, collaborate with product design, and translate strategy into creative direction.
About You
Required:
- 10+ years of experience in creative leadership roles, with both in-house and agency experience.
- Experience building or evolving brands at companies known for strong design and craft.
- Exceptional taste and the ability to articulate what it will take to push work from good to great.
- Excellent leadership and ability to set a vision that the entire company can get excited by.
Preferred:
- Ability to understand high-level strategy and translate it into clear, tactical feedback for creative teams.
- Comfort operating at all levels, from long-term vision to detailed execution.
- Credibility with designers, writers, and product teams alike.
- Willingness to take creative risks in service of building a distinctive, durable brand.
Benefits
- Highly competitive base salary and equity (stock options/RSUs).
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision coverage.
Mercury
Mercury is the fintech ambitious companies use for banking* and all their financial workflows. With a powerful bank account at the center of their operations, companies can make better financial decisions and ensure that every dollar spent aligns with company priorities. That's why over 200K startups choose Mercury to confidently run all their financial operations with the precision, control, and focus they need to operate at their best. To learn more, visit Mercury.com. *Mercury is a financial technology company, not a bank. Banking services provided by Choice Financial Group, Column N.A., and Evolve Bank & Trust, Members FDIC.
San Francisco, CA