Senior Director of Creative
Robinhood, New York, NY, United States
Join us in building the future of finance.
Our mission is to democratize finance for all. An estimated $124 trillion of assets will be inherited by younger generations in the next two decades. The largest transfer of wealth in human history. If you’re ready to be at the epicenter of this historic cultural and financial shift, keep reading.
About the team + role We are building an elite team, applying frontier technologies to the world’s biggest financial problems. We’re looking for bold thinkers. Sharp problem-solvers. Builders who are wired to make an impact. Robinhood isn’t a place for complacency, it’s where ambitious people do the best work of their careers. We’re a high-performing, fast-moving team with ethics at the center of everything we do. Expectations are high, and so are the rewards.
Robinhood’s mission is to democratize finance for all by lowering barriers and increasing access to financial information. The Creative team plays a critical role in bringing this mission to life through compelling brand, marketing, and product experiences.
As Head of Creative, you will lead the Robinhood Creative Team and set the creative vision across Brand and Marketing, while also influencing how the brand shows up in the product experience. You’ll partner closely with executive leaders and cross-functional teams to define the next phase of Robinhood’s brand story, and lead a diverse, multidisciplinary team of creatives to deliver work that is distinctive, cohesive, and high-impact. This is a senior leadership role for an experienced creative leader who combines strategic thinking, exceptional taste, and the ability to scale teams and creative systems for the future.
This role is based in our
New York, NY or Menlo Park, CA
offices, with in-person attendance expected at least 4 days per week.
At Robinhood, we believe in the power of in-person work to accelerate progress, spark innovation, and strengthen community. Our office experience is intentional, energizing, and designed to fully support high-performing teams.
What you’ll do
Set and evolve the creative vision, brand voice, and creative strategy as Robinhood enters its next phase of growth
Lead, manage, and develop a high-performing creative organization, including creative directors, art directors, designers, and writers
Elevate the quality bar across all creative output, pushing boundaries while maintaining consistency and excellence
Foster a culture of open critique, feedback, and collaboration across Brand and Marketing
Partner closely with the executive team to translate company and founder vision into brand and marketing experiences
Define and evangelize the next chapter of Robinhood’s brand story across channels, formats, and customer touchpoints
Collaborate with Product, Marketing, Design, Research, Brand, and PR to align creative work with company-wide initiatives
Lead creative efforts for brand campaigns, product launches, partnerships, events, and other major moments, ensuring cohesive execution
Build a scalable creative infrastructure through modern operational processes and tools; incorporate a strategy for AI to increase efficiency without sacrificing quality
Oversee and guide external creative agencies and partners
What you bring
12+ years of experience in the creative field, including experience as a Creative Director or Group Creative Director; strong strategic foundation paired with executional ability
A strong portfolio demonstrating the ability to turn ideas into cohesive, multi-channel campaigns
Proven ability to set a clear creative vision, influence executive stakeholders, and bring teams along with clarity and conviction
Exceptional craft and strong instincts across creative, copy, and visual design
A strategic and holistic approach to brand and marketing experiences across the full customer journey
Experience leading and inspiring multidisciplinary creative teams, including illustrators, designers, motion designers, and copywriters
Strong communication skills, with the ability to articulate creative concepts in ways that inspire teams and partners
Curiosity and a track record of innovation informed by experience across different creative environments
Experience working with both in-house teams and external agencies; plus a strong roster of contacts is a plus
Our ambitious roadmap requires a great culture shaped by exceptional leaders. Here’s what we expect from them:
Drive high performance by setting clear, focused goals, giving real-time feedback, stretching top talent, and scaling impact through focus, innovation, and tech.
Hire and retain top talent by setting a high bar, hiring only those who raise it, investing in onboarding, and addressing talent issues quickly and fairly.
Create community by connecting work to purpose, removing friction while prioritizing safety, building trust and inclusion, and leading from the front with integrity.
What we offer
Challenging, high-impact work to grow your career.
Performance‑driven compensation with multipliers for outsized impact, bonus programs, equity ownership, and 401(k) matching.
Best‑in‑class benefits to fuel your work, including 100% paid health insurance for employees with 90% coverage for dependents.
Lifestyle wallet — a highly flexible benefits spending account for wellness, learning, and more.
Employer‑paid life & disability insurance, fertility benefits, and mental health benefits.
Time off to recharge including company holidays, paid time off, sick time, parental leave, and more!
Exceptional office experience with catered meals, events, and comfortable workspaces.
In addition to the base pay range listed below, this role is also eligible for bonus opportunities + equity + benefits.
Base pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of job‑related factors, which may include education, training, experience, location, business needs, or market demands. The expected base pay range for this role is based on the location where the work will be performed and is aligned to one of 3 compensation zones. For other locations not listed, compensation can be discussed with your recruiter during the interview process.
Base Pay Range:
Zone 1 (Menlo Park, CA; New York, NY; Bellevue, WA; Washington, DC)
$255,000 - $300,000 USD
Zone 2 (Denver, CO; Westlake, TX; Chicago, IL)
$224,000 - $264,000 USD
Zone 3 (Lake Mary, FL; Clearwater, FL; Gainesville, FL)
$199,000 - $234,000 USD
Click here to learn more about our Total Rewards, which vary by region and entity.
If our mission energizes you and you’re ready to build the future of finance, we look forward to seeing your application.
Equal Employment Opportunity Information Robinhood provides equal opportunity for all applicants, offers reasonable accommodations upon request, and complies with applicable equal employment and privacy laws. Inclusion is built into how we hire and work—welcoming different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences so everyone can do their best. Please review the Privacy Policy for your country of application.
At Robinhood, we care deeply about diverse representation in our workforce as it supports our mission to democratize finance for all. In support of this goal, we encourage applicants to voluntarily identify demographic information. This information helps us to continue building a more inclusive workplace and to ensure effective recruiting programs that are inclusive of individuals across all backgrounds.
Self‑identifying in this section is completely voluntary and if you choose not to provide any information, please select the “I don’t wish to answer” option under that question. Whatever your decision, data that you provide in this section will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Individuals seeking employment at Robinhood are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, neurodivergence, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.
You are being given the opportunity to provide the following information in order to help us comply with federal and state Equal Employment Opportunity record‑keeping, reporting, and other legal requirements, and to be used in our efforts to recruit a diverse workforce. For more information on EEOC definitions, please reference this document.
Voluntary Self‑Identification For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self‑identification survey. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file.
As set forth in Robinhood’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.
If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection. As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measure the effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categories is as follows:
A “disabled veteran” is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service‑connected disability.
A “recently separated veteran” means any veteran during the three‑year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.
An “active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran” means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.
An “Armed forces service medal veteran” means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.
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About the team + role We are building an elite team, applying frontier technologies to the world’s biggest financial problems. We’re looking for bold thinkers. Sharp problem-solvers. Builders who are wired to make an impact. Robinhood isn’t a place for complacency, it’s where ambitious people do the best work of their careers. We’re a high-performing, fast-moving team with ethics at the center of everything we do. Expectations are high, and so are the rewards.
Robinhood’s mission is to democratize finance for all by lowering barriers and increasing access to financial information. The Creative team plays a critical role in bringing this mission to life through compelling brand, marketing, and product experiences.
As Head of Creative, you will lead the Robinhood Creative Team and set the creative vision across Brand and Marketing, while also influencing how the brand shows up in the product experience. You’ll partner closely with executive leaders and cross-functional teams to define the next phase of Robinhood’s brand story, and lead a diverse, multidisciplinary team of creatives to deliver work that is distinctive, cohesive, and high-impact. This is a senior leadership role for an experienced creative leader who combines strategic thinking, exceptional taste, and the ability to scale teams and creative systems for the future.
This role is based in our
New York, NY or Menlo Park, CA
offices, with in-person attendance expected at least 4 days per week.
At Robinhood, we believe in the power of in-person work to accelerate progress, spark innovation, and strengthen community. Our office experience is intentional, energizing, and designed to fully support high-performing teams.
What you’ll do
Set and evolve the creative vision, brand voice, and creative strategy as Robinhood enters its next phase of growth
Lead, manage, and develop a high-performing creative organization, including creative directors, art directors, designers, and writers
Elevate the quality bar across all creative output, pushing boundaries while maintaining consistency and excellence
Foster a culture of open critique, feedback, and collaboration across Brand and Marketing
Partner closely with the executive team to translate company and founder vision into brand and marketing experiences
Define and evangelize the next chapter of Robinhood’s brand story across channels, formats, and customer touchpoints
Collaborate with Product, Marketing, Design, Research, Brand, and PR to align creative work with company-wide initiatives
Lead creative efforts for brand campaigns, product launches, partnerships, events, and other major moments, ensuring cohesive execution
Build a scalable creative infrastructure through modern operational processes and tools; incorporate a strategy for AI to increase efficiency without sacrificing quality
Oversee and guide external creative agencies and partners
What you bring
12+ years of experience in the creative field, including experience as a Creative Director or Group Creative Director; strong strategic foundation paired with executional ability
A strong portfolio demonstrating the ability to turn ideas into cohesive, multi-channel campaigns
Proven ability to set a clear creative vision, influence executive stakeholders, and bring teams along with clarity and conviction
Exceptional craft and strong instincts across creative, copy, and visual design
A strategic and holistic approach to brand and marketing experiences across the full customer journey
Experience leading and inspiring multidisciplinary creative teams, including illustrators, designers, motion designers, and copywriters
Strong communication skills, with the ability to articulate creative concepts in ways that inspire teams and partners
Curiosity and a track record of innovation informed by experience across different creative environments
Experience working with both in-house teams and external agencies; plus a strong roster of contacts is a plus
Our ambitious roadmap requires a great culture shaped by exceptional leaders. Here’s what we expect from them:
Drive high performance by setting clear, focused goals, giving real-time feedback, stretching top talent, and scaling impact through focus, innovation, and tech.
Hire and retain top talent by setting a high bar, hiring only those who raise it, investing in onboarding, and addressing talent issues quickly and fairly.
Create community by connecting work to purpose, removing friction while prioritizing safety, building trust and inclusion, and leading from the front with integrity.
What we offer
Challenging, high-impact work to grow your career.
Performance‑driven compensation with multipliers for outsized impact, bonus programs, equity ownership, and 401(k) matching.
Best‑in‑class benefits to fuel your work, including 100% paid health insurance for employees with 90% coverage for dependents.
Lifestyle wallet — a highly flexible benefits spending account for wellness, learning, and more.
Employer‑paid life & disability insurance, fertility benefits, and mental health benefits.
Time off to recharge including company holidays, paid time off, sick time, parental leave, and more!
Exceptional office experience with catered meals, events, and comfortable workspaces.
In addition to the base pay range listed below, this role is also eligible for bonus opportunities + equity + benefits.
Base pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of job‑related factors, which may include education, training, experience, location, business needs, or market demands. The expected base pay range for this role is based on the location where the work will be performed and is aligned to one of 3 compensation zones. For other locations not listed, compensation can be discussed with your recruiter during the interview process.
Base Pay Range:
Zone 1 (Menlo Park, CA; New York, NY; Bellevue, WA; Washington, DC)
$255,000 - $300,000 USD
Zone 2 (Denver, CO; Westlake, TX; Chicago, IL)
$224,000 - $264,000 USD
Zone 3 (Lake Mary, FL; Clearwater, FL; Gainesville, FL)
$199,000 - $234,000 USD
Click here to learn more about our Total Rewards, which vary by region and entity.
If our mission energizes you and you’re ready to build the future of finance, we look forward to seeing your application.
Equal Employment Opportunity Information Robinhood provides equal opportunity for all applicants, offers reasonable accommodations upon request, and complies with applicable equal employment and privacy laws. Inclusion is built into how we hire and work—welcoming different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences so everyone can do their best. Please review the Privacy Policy for your country of application.
At Robinhood, we care deeply about diverse representation in our workforce as it supports our mission to democratize finance for all. In support of this goal, we encourage applicants to voluntarily identify demographic information. This information helps us to continue building a more inclusive workplace and to ensure effective recruiting programs that are inclusive of individuals across all backgrounds.
Self‑identifying in this section is completely voluntary and if you choose not to provide any information, please select the “I don’t wish to answer” option under that question. Whatever your decision, data that you provide in this section will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Individuals seeking employment at Robinhood are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, neurodivergence, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.
You are being given the opportunity to provide the following information in order to help us comply with federal and state Equal Employment Opportunity record‑keeping, reporting, and other legal requirements, and to be used in our efforts to recruit a diverse workforce. For more information on EEOC definitions, please reference this document.
Voluntary Self‑Identification For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self‑identification survey. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file.
As set forth in Robinhood’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.
If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection. As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measure the effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categories is as follows:
A “disabled veteran” is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service‑connected disability.
A “recently separated veteran” means any veteran during the three‑year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.
An “active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran” means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.
An “Armed forces service medal veteran” means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.
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Completing this form is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer is confidential. No one who makes hiring decisions will see it. Your decision to complete the form and your answer will not harm you in any way. If you want to learn more…
How do you know if you have a disability?
A disability is a condition that substantially limits one or more of your “major life activities.” If you have or have ever had such a condition, you are a person with a disability.
Disabilities include, but are not limited to:
Alcohol or other substance use disorder (not currently using drugs illegally)
Autoimmune disorder, e.g., lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, HIV/AIDS
Blind or low vision
Cancer (past or present)
Cardiovascular or heart disease
Celiac disease
Cerebral palsy
Deaf or serious difficulty hearing
Diabetes
Disfigurement, e.g., burns or congenital disorders
Epilepsy or other seizure disorder
Gastrointestinal disorders, e.g., Crohn's disease, irritable bowel syndrome
Intellectual or developmental disability
Mental health conditions, e.g., depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD
Missing limbs or partially missing limbs
Mobility impairment, benefiting from the use of a wheelchair, scooter, walker, leg brace(s) and/or other supports
Nervous system condition, e.g., migraine, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis (MS)
Neurodivergence, e.g., ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, dyspraxia, other learning disabilities
Partial or complete paralysis (any cause)
Pulmonary or respiratory conditions, e.g., tuberculosis, asthma, emphysema
Short stature (dwarfism)
Traumatic brain injury
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