[Hiring] Creative Director @Climate First Bank

Role Description

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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in creative development, art direction, brand design, or advertising in an agency, in-house team, or both.
• At least 3 years leading integrated work and developing creative talent.
• Strong conceptual thinking, integrated campaign development, art direction, brand systems, digital execution, and multichannel storytelling.
• Experience directing, coaching, and developing designers and other creative contributors.
• Strong conceptual and verbal communicator.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Premiere Pro.
• Experience in banking, fintech, or another regulated industry is valued but not required.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities without sacrificing craft or follow-through.

Requirements

• Set and evolve the enterprise creative vision, translating strategy into distinctive concepts and campaign platforms.
• Lead creative development from brief through launch across various media.
• Serve as the senior creative steward for Climate First Bancorp, Climate First Bank, and OneEthos.
• Operate as a true player-coach.
• Lead, coach, and develop the Creative Designer.
• Adopt a commitment to environmental, social, economic, and racial justice.
• Learn and follow established bank policies and regulations.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid health coverage for employees; employer contribution for dependents.
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Free Telemedicine access via Teladoc.
• 401(k) with 6% Employer Match — No Vesting Period.
• Employee Stock Options.
• Exclusive Employee Banking Perks.
• 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.
• Company-Paid Life Insurance.
• Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free counseling, legal, and financial services.