Creative Director

Job Description

Job Description

We are changing FINANCE to finance CHANGE!

At  Climate First Bank , we're redefining what banking can be. As a Florida Benefit Corporation and FDIC-insured commercial bank, we offer a full suite of personal and business services—including solar, residential, commercial, ESOP Banking, Structured Finance and SBA loans—all designed to power a better future. We're proud to be a Certified B Corporation, a member of 1% for the Planet, and part of the Global Alliance for Banking on Values (GABV), reflecting our deep commitment to sustainability, transparency, and ethical banking.

With branches in  St. Petersburg, Winter Park, Mount Dora , Downtown Orlando and a growing digital presence , we're proving that banking can be a force for good. We don't just support environmental and social causes—we're built on them.

Under our Holding Company,  Climate First Bancorp , we are also powered by OneEthos.  OneEthos operates at the intersection of fintech and traditional banking to expand access to inclusive, values-driven financial services. Regulated by the Federal Reserve Bank, it equips Community Banks, Credit Unions, CDFIs, and Green Banks with ethical lending tools—especially in climate finance and solar lending.

We're seeking  driven, mission-aligned individuals ready to make an impact. If you're passionate about sustainability, thrive in a fast-paced, results driven environment, and want to be part of something bigger, you will feel right at home.

Our team is one of  goal-setters, go-getters, problem solvers, thought leaders, and changemakers . We celebrate wins, tackle challenges head-on, and push boundaries. Fueled by purpose, we thrive where perseverance and passion turn ambitious goals into reality.

At Climate First Bank, we're investing in your future. We offer a comprehensive, people-first benefits package that supports your health, finances, and work-life balance. Please note that benefit eligibility varies by employment status and that benefits for part-time employees may differ from those listed below.

Compensation  —  In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for an annual bonus, incentives and equity. Actual compensation is based on industry salary ranges, internal salary structures, experience, skills and other job-related factors.

Health Coverage — 100% employer-paid for employees; employer contribution for dependents by Us

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance 
• Health Savings Account (HSA) 
• Free Telemedicine access via Teladoc

Financial Wellness & Wealth Building

• 401(k) with 6% Employer Match —No Vesting Period.
• Employee Stock Options 
• Exclusive Employee Banking Perks 
• 0% Financing for Employee Solar Loans 
• Employee Only Mortgage Product  with exclusive interest rates and terms.
• 0% Financing for Eligible Electric Vehicles (EVs) 
• Referral Incentives 

Generous Paid Time Off

• 2–4 Weeks of Vacation based on officer level plus additional tenure-based time.
• 64 Hours of Paid Sick Time  for all full-time employees.

Protection & Peace of Mind

• Company-Paid Life Insurance 
• Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Life, Accident & Critical Illness Coverage  
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)  with free counseling, legal, and financial services.

Now Hiring: Creative Director

We're seeking a  Creative Director who'll own creative vision, quality, and consistency across Climate First Bancorp, Climate First Bank, OneEthos, and future portfolio companies. You will turn strategy and briefs into distinctive campaign platforms and channel-ready work that advances business objectives and strengthens our brands. As a hands-on player-coach, you will lead our Creative Designer and guide copy, design, content, and production. This role provides the senior creative judgment required for an effective in-house model, ensuring the team operates as a brand and growth engine - not simply a production shop.

What You'll Contribute:

Creative Vision & Concept Development

• Set and evolve the enterprise creative vision, translating strategy into distinctive concepts and campaign platforms.

Integrated Campaign Leadership

• Lead creative development from brief through launch across paid media, organic social, CRM, web, video, photography, print, out-of-home, presentations, branch materials, and other customer touchpoints.
• Ensure ideas become cohesive, channel-appropriate executions and oversee external production partners when specialized support is required.

Brand Stewardship & Creative Quality

• Serve as the senior creative steward for Climate First Bancorp, Climate First Bank, and OneEthos.
• Apply and evolve the brand architecture, visual identity, design system, and voice while maintaining high standards of craft, consistency, accessibility, and relevance.

Hands-On Creative Development

• Operate as a true player-coach.
• Write or refine campaign headlines, core messaging, and high-impact copy; develop concepts and layouts; provide art direction; and step into execution when needed.
• Use AI and modern tools to increase speed and scale while preserving human judgment, originality, accuracy, brand integrity, and compliance.

Team Leadership & Creative Operations

• Lead, coach, and develop the Creative Designer, setting clear expectations and providing actionable feedback.
• Partner across Marketing and the business lines to prioritize work, manage tradeoffs, improve briefs and workflows, and apply performance insights.
• Build an in-house capability that combines agency-level thinking with internal speed and knowledge.

Champion Our Mission, Protect What Matters

• Adopt a commitment to environmental, social, economic, and racial justice.
• Bring curiosity, humility, and initiative to learning, and apply it to create measurable, values-aligned outcomes in our products, programs, campaigns, and partnerships.
• Continue building your understanding of our values and sustainability practices.
• Remain vigilant regarding cybersecurity and complete all mandatory compliance and IT training.
• Learn and follow established bank policies and regulations, especially BSA, AML, CIP, and OFAC requirements.
• Partner with Compliance, Legal, IT, and subject-matter experts so work is accurate, supportable, secure, and approved.

What Makes a Stand-Out Candidate:

Experience & Education

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Possess 5+ years of progressive experience in creative development, art direction, brand design, or advertising in an agency, in-house team, or both, including at least 3 years leading integrated work and developing creative talent.

Portfolio & Conceptual Leadership  - Your portfolio demonstrates strong conceptual thinking, integrated campaign development, art direction, brand systems, digital execution, and multichannel storytelling. You can move from the strategic idea to the details that make the work distinctive and effective.

People Leadership & Player-Coach Mindset - You have experience directing, coaching, and developing designers and other creative contributors. You set a high bar, give constructive feedback, and know when to lead, collaborate, or personally step into the work.

Copywriting, Storytelling & Presentation - You are a strong conceptual and verbal communicator who can develop and refine headlines, campaign narratives, scripts, presentations, and customer-facing copy. You simplify complex products and confidently present creative ideas to executives and other stakeholders.

Creative Technology & production Fluency - You bring advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Premiere Pro, plus strong PowerPoint skills and familiarity with Canva, Figma, motion, video, photography, and digital production. You use generative AI and emerging tools responsibly to accelerate concepting, versioning, and production.

Business, Channel & performance Orientation - You connect creative choices to business objectives, audience needs, channel behavior, and performance. You understand paid media, organic social, CRM, web, and offline channels and use results and testing to improve the work.

Banking, Fintech & Regulated-Industry Acumen – Experience in banking, fintech, or another regulated industry is valued but not required. You learn complex products quickly and partner effectively with Compliance and subject-matter experts to develop work that is persuasive, accurate, and supportable.

Entreprenuerial, Organized & Collaborative Leadership – You thrive in a fast-moving, high-expectation environment and can manage multiple priorities without sacrificing craft or follow-through. You are resourceful, decisive, low-ego, and solutions-oriented, and you build trust while moving work from ambiguity to impact.

The Work Environment:

• Remote role within the State of Florida, ideally local to Central Florida.
• Occasional on-site U.S. travel for company events or leadership sessions.
• Tobacco-Free employer. All employees must affirm to be non-smokers or affirm commitment to cessation within 90-days of offer acceptance.
• Sustained standing and sitting, frequent communication (speaking and listening) and use of PC, including typing or sustained attention to monitor, occasional lifting up to 20 lbs.

The Hiring Process:

Applications must be submitted through the official application link. Resumes sent via other channels may be delayed or bypassed. Processing times may vary. Candidates selected to move forward will be contacted by the hiring team.

Our process follows the Topgrading Methodology — we hire A-Players through a structured, transparent process that includes:

• Cognitive and personality assessments
• An application form spanning your full education and work history
• 3 conversation stages with key team members- get to know us!
• Credit and background checks conducted before the final interview
• Final Step: Connect us with former mentors and managers of our choice for reference chats.

We do not offer visa sponsorship and will not pursue candidates without valid work authorization.

Pay Transparency:

The base pay for this role starts at $135,000 and is commensurate based on experience required in the role.

Equal Opportunity Statement:At Climate First Bank we truly believe that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our workforce are directly linked to our success. Diversity and inclusion are at the core of our values and mission. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/VeteransE -Verify Statement: This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9