Creative Director: Brand & Digital Experience Leader

Rewards Network; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus program

Dining reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Medical plans

Dental & Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

Commuter benefits

Company-paid life insurance

Hybrid downtown office

Job summary

Rewards Network is seeking an In-House Creative Director in Chicago to lead an internal team of designers and external partners, shaping brand experiences across marketing, product, and physical spaces. You will ensure brand integrity, elevate design standards, and shepherd multi-channel campaigns with a strong focus on consistency and partner brand alignment.

You’ll oversee complex storytelling for product features, translate AI-driven innovations into compelling visuals, and champion scalable

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in art, design, marketing, or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in creative, marketing, or design with at least 2 years of leadership experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading a portfolio of multiple concurrent programs from inception to launch.
• Experience working with creative tools, systems and technologies.
• Experience presenting program-level status to executives and senior-leaders.

Responsibilities

• Guard the visual representation of the Rewards Network brand across marketing, product, service and spaces.
• Lead internal design team and external partners to deliver differentiated, cohesive brand experiences.
• Scale design systems and brand guidelines across channels and partner brands.
• Direct digital experiences, including immersive web animations, videos, and sales enablement materials.
• Build agile creative workflows and manage resources across designers and agencies.

Skills

Brand governance

Team leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Executive presentations

Stakeholder management

Creative direction

Education

Bachelor’s degree in art, design, marketing, business, or related field

Tools

Figma

Adobe CC

PowerPoint

AI tools

Job description

Rewards Network is seeking an In-House Creative Director in Chicago to lead an internal team of designers and external partners, shaping brand experiences across marketing, product, and physical spaces. You will ensure brand integrity, elevate design standards, and shepherd multi-channel campaigns with a strong focus on consistency and partner brand alignment.

You’ll oversee complex storytelling for product features, translate AI-driven innovations into compelling visuals, and champion scalable