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Lead / Manager

Creative Director

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Mercer Advisors

Mercer Advisors

Compensation

up to $70

New York, New York, United States
On-site
Posted April 23, 2026

Job Description

Why Work at Mercer Advisors?

For 40 years, Mercer Advisors has worked with families to help them amplify and simplify their financial lives. How? By integrating financial planning, investment management, tax, estate, insurance, and more, all managed by a single team. Today we proudly serve over 31,300 families in more than 90 cities across the U.S. Ranked the #1 RIA Firm in the nation by Barron’s, we are an independent, national fiduciary legally obligated to always act in the best interest of our clients.*

Mercer Advisors offers a distinct work environment that stands out in the financial industry. Our overall employee base and client-facing team are composed of 50% women, reflecting our commitment to diversity. We attract top talent from across the country, with no formal headquarters and flexible working arrangements, allowing us to assemble the best team possible.

Join us and be a part of a team dedicated to making a meaningful impact on the financial lives of families across the country.

* Mercer Advisors was ranked #1 for RIA firms with up to $70 billion in assets. The Barron’s top RIA ranking is based on a combination of metrics – including size, growth, service quality, technology, succession planning and others. No fee was paid for participation in the ranking, however, Mercer Advisors has paid a fee to Barron’s to use the ranking in marketing. Please see important information about the ranking criteria methodology here.

 

Job Summary: 

Mercer 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 Leadership 

  • Develop 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 & Collaboration 

  • Lead, 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 & Execution 

  • Oversee 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 Creative 

  • Champion 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 Management 

  • Manage 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.
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