Head of Creative & Brand Strategy

Financialnarrative; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with match

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Mercer Advisors is seeking an experienced Creative Director to join our team in New York City. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker, hands-on leader, and creative with a proven track record across digital and traditional channels.

You will lead designers and copywriters, drive brand storytelling, and ensure campaigns meet business goals. This role requires strong collaboration and a passion for performance-driven creativity.

Base pay ranges $160,000–$180,000 USD, with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• >10+ years of experience in creative leadership roles, in digital and performance marketing.
• Proven success delivering high-performing campaigns across digital and traditional channels.
• Strong portfolio across paid media, social, web, email, and multimedia.
• Deep understanding of brand strategy, storytelling, consumer psychology, and user-centered design.
• Strategic thinker who can execute creatively and align with business objectives.
• Proven mentoring and collaboration between design and copywriting.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and Microsoft Office.
• Bachelor’s degree in Design, Fine Arts, Marketing, or related field.
• Willingness to work from New York City office several days per week.

Responsibilities

• Develop and articulate a compelling creative vision aligned with brand goals.
• Translate business objectives into breakthrough creative strategies and concepts.
• Lead a multidisciplinary team of designers and writers, fostering growth and innovation.
• Collaborate across departments to ensure seamless integration of creative efforts.
• Oversee development of concepts, campaigns, and designs for digital and print channels.
• Drive creation of visuals, copy, and multimedia content with consistent brand voice.
• Provide direction and feedback to internal teams and external partners.
• Hands-on contribution during high-impact campaigns, including copywriting and design.

Skills

Creative leadership

Brand strategy

Team mentorship

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Copywriting

Project management

Presentation skills

Education

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

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mercer Advisors is seeking an experienced Creative Director to join our team in New York City. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker, hands-on leader, and creative with a proven track record across digital and traditional channels.

You will lead designers and copywriters, drive brand storytelling, and ensure campaigns meet business goals. This role requires strong collaboration and a passion for performance-driven creativity.

Base pay ranges $160,000–$180,000 USD, with comprehensive benefits.