Creative Director — Data-Driven Brand Leader, NYC Hybrid

Mercer Advisors; New York (NY); On-site; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

HSA contributions

Job summary

Mercer Advisors seeks an experienced Creative Director to lead a team of designers and copywriters, shaping our brand across digital and traditional channels. You will translate business goals into breakthrough creative strategies, balance vision with execution, and drive measurable outcomes.

You will mentor a multidisciplinary team, collaborate with cross-functional partners, and contribute hands-on when needed to deliver high-impact campaigns with consistent quality and strong performance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in creative leadership roles.
• Proven success developing and executing high-performing creative campaigns across digital and traditional channels.
• Strong portfolio showcasing creative direction across a variety of projects and placements including paid media, social, web, email, presentations, and multimedia.
• Deep understanding of brand strategy, storytelling, consumer psychology, and user-centered design principles.
• Ability to think strategically and execute creatively, balancing innovation with business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and articulate a compelling creative vision that aligns with company strategy and brand goals.
• Translate business objectives into breakthrough creative strategies and concepts that drive measurable outcomes.
• Stay ahead of industry trends, competitor activity, and emerging technologies to keep our creative approach fresh and relevant.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire a multidisciplinary team of designers and writers, encouraging continuous growth and innovation.
• Collaborate across departments to ensure seamless integration of creative efforts throughout the organization.
• Provide clear direction and constructive feedback to internal teams and external partners.
• Oversee the development of creative concepts, campaigns, and designs that effectively communicate the company’s message and resonate with target audiences.
• Drive the creation of compelling visuals, graphics, copy, and multimedia content across digital, print, video, and social media channels.
• Ensure all creative outputs maintain a consistent and high-quality look, feel, and voice aligned with brand standards.
• Work hands-on when needed, especially during high-impact campaigns, contributing to concept development, copywriting, and design.

Skills

Creative leadership

Campaign strategy

Brand direction

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Design, Fine Arts, Marketing, or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mercer Advisors seeks an experienced Creative Director to lead a team of designers and copywriters, shaping our brand across digital and traditional channels. You will translate business goals into breakthrough creative strategies, balance vision with execution, and drive measurable outcomes.

You will mentor a multidisciplinary team, collaborate with cross-functional partners, and contribute hands-on when needed to deliver high-impact campaigns with consistent quality and strong performance.