This is a remote position.

Location: Remote (must be available to work 9 AM – 5 PM PT) Job Type: Contract Pay Rate: $90/hr Relocation Assistance: Not available Visa Sponsorship: Not eligible Experience Level: Mid-Senior Education Required: Bachelor’s degree in a creative field Industry: Financial Services Function: Marketing / Creative Leadership

About the Role A leading financial services organization is seeking a Design Director to lead and elevate its in-house creative team. Reporting to the VP of Brand & Creative, you’ll manage and mentor a team of five designers and oversee the creation of world-class creative for marketing campaigns, events, web, and brand initiatives. You’ll collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Product, Brand, and Copy teams to translate briefs into compelling, strategic design work.

This is a high-visibility role ideal for a hands-on leader with a passion for design craft and experience mentoring multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities Lead a team of designers to produce exceptional creative assets across email, events, web, swag, and campaigns

Contribute to and interpret creative briefs, define the design approach, and ensure brand alignment

Guide the design process through feedback, critique, and iteration, ensuring on-brand and high-impact output

Present concepts and final assets to senior leadership and stakeholders with clarity and confidence

Manage external agencies and design vendors from RFP through final delivery

Requirements Qualifications 6+ years of professional experience at an in-house team or creative agency

6+ years of experience managing designers across brand, motion, and web

Proven ability to guide cross-functional teams and uphold creative standards in a fast-paced environment

Mastery of Figma, Adobe Creative Cloud, and Asana

Strong portfolio demonstrating design process, strategy, and high-bar execution

Deep understanding of visual principles: layout, typography, composition, and color