Creative Director

Creative DirectorMercer Advisors is seeking an experienced and passionate Creative Director to join our team. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker, dynamic leader, and hands-on creative with a proven track record of delivering innovative and effective creative solutions. This role will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that all creative output aligns with our brand identity, resonates with target audiences, and achieves business objectives. You will lead a team of designers and copywriters, including both direct reports and dotted-line contributors, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and accountability. This role requires a balance of big-picture vision and hands-on execution, with a strong focus on performance and results.Essential job functions for this role include:Strategic & Creative LeadershipDevelop 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.Team Leadership & CollaborationLead, 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.Conceptualization & ExecutionOversee 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.Outcome-Oriented & Data-Driven CreativeChampion a performance-focused creative approach, using data and insights to guide ideation, execution, and optimization.Partner with analytics and marketing teams to evaluate creative effectiveness and continuously improve based on results.Embrace a test-and-learn mindset, leveraging A/B testing, audience insights, and performance metrics to refine messaging, visuals, and formats.Project & Resource ManagementManage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality results.Define project scopes, timelines, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.Develop scalable creative systems and templates to support rapid campaign deployment and brand consistency.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:10+ years of experience in creative leadership roles, ideally in digital and performance marketing environments.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.Multi-media experience required.Proven track record in mentoring team and collaboration between design and copywriting.Exceptional leadership, communication, and project management skills.Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and Microsoft Office.Bachelor's degree in Design, Fine Arts, Marketing, or a related field.Experience working in a fast-paced, highly regulated, ever-changing industry.Ability to work from our New York City office several days per week.Work Schedule:This professional role requires availability Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.Working Conditions:Professional office environment, daytime hours, working inside, standing, and sitting, will be assigned to a workstation, no heavy lifting over 20 lbs.Application Deadline: The initial deadline for applications is 5/7/2026. Applications submitted after this date may still be considered on a rolling basis until the position/program is filled. We encourage all interested candidates to apply as early as possible. If a final decision has not been made by the initial deadline, subsequent applications will be reviewed as they are received.Actual base pay within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to the applicant's geographic location, relevant experience, education, skills and licenses/certifications. This position is also eligible to earn incentive compensation through one of Mercer Advisors' incentive compensation programs.Base Pay Range$170,000 - $200,000 USDBenefits:Mercer Advisors offers a competitive and robust benefit package to our employees. Our benefit programs are focused on meeting all of our employees and their eligible dependents health and welfare needs. We offer the following:Company Paid Basic Life & AD&D InsuranceCompany Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability InsuranceSupplemental Life & AD&D Short-Term Disability; Accident; Critical Illness; and Hospital Indemnity InsuranceThree Cigna medical plans offerings including two High Deductible Health Plans and a Traditional Co-Pay medical plan.Kaiser Medical plans available in CaliforniaHealth Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions if enrolled in either HDHP medical plan.Two comprehensive Dental PlansVision Insurance PlanDependent Care Savings Account for child and dependent care.14 Company Paid Holidays including a full week off at Thanksgiving.Generous paid time off program for vacation and sick daysEmployee Assistance PlanFamily Medical LeavePaid Parental Leave (8 weeks)Maternity benefits utilizing company paid STD, any supplemental STD, plus Parental Leave (8 weeks) to provide time for recovery, baby bonding, and enjoying your family time.Adoption Assistance Reimbursement ProgramCompany Paid Concierge Services for you and your loved ones for the spectrum of caring needs for your aging parents, young children, life's challenges and more.401(k) Retirement Plan with both Traditional and Roth plans with per pay period match as well as an after-tax optionPet InsurancePersonalized financial planning and guidance from Mercer Advisors professionals, offered at preferred employee pricingWe are not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting.Mercer Advisors is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. 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