• Own the creative vision behind Mercury’s brand – elegant, technically excellent, creative, and unmistakably recognizable • Set strategy and vision for how we can establish Mercury as the new standard for design and craft in modern banking • Oversee creative and brand work across all marketing channels, including digital ads, OOH, video, editorial and blog content, website, events & experiential marketing, physical products (like our credit cards and print magazine), and more • Ensure a consistently high bar for craft, clarity, and creativity across all channels • Lead a growing team of 16+ talented creatives (brand designers, writers, and people managers); as well as manage and direct external agencies and freelancers • Foster a team culture for delivering excellent and impactful creative work • Be comfortable getting hands-on when needed — reviewing work in detail and providing precise, actionable feedback to push work from good to excellent • Partner closely with Product Design and Product leadership to ensure brand and product feel cohesive • Collaborate with executive leadership to translate strategy into creative direction.