Creative Director

The creative leadership role for those obsessed with growth through superior craftsmanship.

Objective Brand is a design-forward brand studio with expertise in financial services. We build gorgeous brands and help good-hearted companies reach their full potential through elevated communication. By helping those we serve succeed, our work has a material influence on the lives of countless people.

We’re seeking an entrepreneurial Creative Director who thrives on big-picture thinking and fine detail, brings bold ideas to the table, and ensures excellence across every creative output.

You’ll join a tight-knit, passionate team and shape the direction of our creative output while coaching others. As a proactive, hands-on leader, you will shape the vision for our work, guide and mentor our creative teams, ensuring that every project is delivered with the highest level of craftsmanship.
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The ideal person wants to make their mark and grow with the business.

The details.

What you'll do:

  1. Lead the creative vision across all projects, ensuring consistency, originality, and excellence
  2. Guide and mentor designers, copywriters, and marketers while elevating their craft
  3. Manage through layers of leadership—empowering managers, guiding designers, and ensuring the entire creative team is supported and thriving
  4. Drive brand-building projects from discovery to launch, balancing strategy and execution
  5. Join client sessions to uncover insights, translate them into creative direction, and inspire confidence
  6. Set the creative bar for design systems, brand identities, campaigns, and digital experiences
  7. Oversee art direction for shoots and high-impact creative moments
  8. Collaborate closely with operations and marketing leads to align creative output with business goals
  9. Manage and maintain strong relationships with freelancers, vendors, and partners
  10. Be hands-on when necessary—jumping into design, copy, or concepting to move projects forward with a player-coach mentality
  11. Champion a research-driven approach

What you'll need:

  1. A love affair with design, storytelling, and brand-building—we’re committed to quality
  2. Strong leadership experience with the ability to inspire, mentor, and grow creative talent
  3. Exceptional communication and presentation skills to bring clients along on the journey
  4. A balance of strategic vision and hands-on craft, with a sharp eye for detail
  5. Ability to check your ego at the door and collaborate across disciplines
  6. 7+ years of experience in design or creative leadership roles
  7. A refined aesthetic with an appreciation for minimalism and clarity
  8. Entrepreneurial spirit with a “yes we can” mentality

Bonus points:

  1. A degree in design
  2. Passion for copywriting and storytelling
  3. Art direction experience on client shoots
  4. Knowledge of growth marketing strategies

What you'll get:

  1. $130,000—$150,000 starting salary
  2. Fully remote
  3. Fully-paid health insurance
  4. 401k plan (up to 5% match)
  5. Autonomy over your work
  6. Competitive pay with a high upside
  7. Positive work environment
  8. Mentorship and significant learning opportunities
  9. Pet stipend program ($200 per pet)
  10. Team retreats

Join Objective Brand on the ground floor and be a part of building dynamic work that challenges norms and reshapes what a dated industry looks like. We’re on a mission to amplify the voices of good people in finance and contribute to shaping a more equitable future.

Our team values kindness, patience, effort, and thoughtfulness. Treat people well and work hard, and good things happen. If you agree and think you’re a fit, apply below and tell us why. 👇