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Business banking designed for startups. Modern, fast, beautiful.

Executive Creative Director

SF, NY, Portland, or remote$237K – $346K+ Equity5/5
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Our take

Mercury has quietly become one of the most design-forward companies in fintech. An executive creative director role here means leading the creative vision for a brand that's already best-in-class — rare executive-level design leadership at a company that genuinely values craft.

Job description

Executive Creative Director

Location: San Francisco, CA; New York, NY; Portland, OR; or Remote within United States

About Mercury

In 1954, architect Eero Saarinen designed a radically modern bank branch for Irwin Union in Columbus, Indiana. Mercury believes design-forward thinking in banking has been lost and aims to restore it through technically excellent products and a distinctive brand.

Key Responsibilities

  • Own Mercury's brand creative vision across all customer touchpoints outside the product
  • Set strategy and vision for how we can establish Mercury as the new standard for design
  • Oversee creative work spanning digital ads, video, editorial content, website, events, and physical products
  • Lead a creative team of 16+ professionals and manage external agencies
  • Collaborate with product design and executive leadership on brand cohesion

    • Required Experience

  • 10+ years of experience in creative leadership roles, with both in-house and agency experience
  • Experience building brands at design-focused companies
  • Ability to articulate what distinguishes good work from excellent work
  • Leadership capability to translate strategy into creative direction
  • Comfort operating across strategic vision and tactical execution

    • Compensation

    Base Salary Ranges:

  • Major metros (NYC, LA, Seattle, SF Bay Area): $263,800 - $346,300
  • Other US locations: $237,400 - $311,650

    • Package includes equity and benefits, adjusted based on experience and location.

    Equal Opportunity

    Mercury is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer considering all candidates without regard to protected characteristics.

    About Mercury

    Mercury

    Business banking designed for startups. Modern, fast, beautiful.

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    40+ designers →
    mercury.com

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