Creative Director (onsite)

Our fintech client is seeking a Creative Director to join their team onsite in New York, NY for a 7-month interim engagement covering a parental leave. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned creative leader to step into a highly visible role, providing strategic direction and hands-on creative leadership for a high-performing, self-sufficient team. The ideal candidate will bring a polished executive presence, exceptional creative instincts, and the ability to serve as a trusted advisor to both internal stakeholders and external agency partners while championing best-in-class creative execution across the organization. DetailsStart Date: ASAPDuration: 7-Month ContractHours: 40 hours/weekLocation: onsite 3 days a week in New York CityIndustry: FintechResponsibilities * Provide strategic leadership and creative oversight for a high-performing in-house creative team. * Inspire, mentor, and develop designers through thoughtful guidance, regular design reviews, and professional development opportunities. * Serve as a trusted sounding board for the creative team, helping elevate ideas and execution. * Lead executive-level conversations and represent the creative team's vision with key stakeholders across the business. * Manage and strengthen relationships with third-party agency partners to ensure exceptional creative output. * Oversee team operations and workflows to foster a collaborative, efficient, and growth-oriented environment. * Develop and implement innovative creative strategies that align with business objectives, brand standards, and industry trends. * Lead the end-to-end creative process from concept development through final execution. * Ensure all creative deliverables are engaging, on-brand, and resonate with the intended audience. * Champion consistency, clarity, and creative excellence across all channels and customer touchpoints. * Maintain and evolve the organization's visual identity while ensuring the highest standards of brand integrity. * Partner with Product Marketing, UX, and Studio teams to deliver impactful, user-centered creative solutions across digital platforms.Requirements * 10+ years of experience in creative leadership roles, with a proven track record of producing exceptional work for global brands. * Strong executive presence with the ability to influence stakeholders, lead teams, and effectively manage third-party agency relationships. * Expertise in video production, digital design, and UX/UI principles. * Strong conceptual thinking and strategic design development skills, with the ability and willingness to remain hands-on when needed. * Deep understanding of brand strategy and its impact on creative development, audience perception, and business outcomes. * Demonstrated success leading and mentoring creative teams in fast-paced environments. * Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills. * Proficiency with Figma and Adobe Creative Suite. * Experience using Workfront or similar project management tools. * Ability to balance high-level strategic leadership with day-to-day creative execution.In this position, you may have access to client or customer systems, confidential and/or proprietary information or data. This position is onsite and requires you to work closely with other individuals in a collaborative team environment.Benefits Looking forward to receiving your resume through our website and going over the position with you. Clicking apply is the best way to apply, but you may also: Email your resume in Word to: [email protected]Please do NOT change the email subject line in any way. You must keep the JobID: : KC26-NYCreativeDirectorL997 -- in the email subject line for your application to be considered.* Kailey Carter - Recruitment Strategist For Creative Circle to represent you for this opportunity, you must be currentl