Creative Director

Our client, a leader in the rewards/fintech space, is seeking a Creative Director to shape and elevate their brand across marketing, digital, product, and partner experiences. This role will lead both design and copy teams while driving sophisticated, high-quality creative that reflects a polished and professional brand presence.Type: Full-TimeLocation: Chicago - hybrid, 3 days/week onsiteSalary Range: $130-150KKey Responsibilities:Lead, mentor, and inspire internal designers and copywriters, fostering a high-performing creative team.Own creative strategy, brand standards, and visual identity across all customer-facing channels.Direct integrated campaigns across web, email, social, digital, print, events, sales enablement, and partner marketing.Oversee major website redesigns and digital experience initiatives from concept through launch.Translate complex products, services, and business concepts into compelling, clear, and engaging creative.Manage external agencies, freelancers, production partners, budgets, and creative resources.Build scalable creative operations, workflows, and processes that support a growing organization.Partner closely with Marketing, Product, Sales, and Executive leadership to support business and growth objectives.Qualifications:6+ years of creative leadership experience with a track record of managing high-performing teams.Experience leading both design and copy functions, regardless of personal creative discipline.Strong portfolio showcasing clean, polished, enterprise-level creative and brand development work.Proven experience leading full website overhauls and large-scale creative initiatives.Expertise across multi-channel marketing, digital experiences, brand governance, and content production.Strong vendor, agency, stakeholder, and budget management experience.Strategic thinker, mentor, and visionary leader who is equally comfortable rolling up their sleeves and contributing to execution when needed.This is hybrid gig with three mandatory days onsite, Tuesday - Thursday. This position is a cornerstone piece to take this internal creative team of seven to the next level. If this role screams you're a fit, please apply today.