Creative Lead
Remitly, Seattle, WA, United States
At Remitly, we believe everyone deserves the freedom to access, move, and manage their money wherever life takes them. Since 2011, we’ve tirelessly delivered on our promise to customers sending money globally, providing secure, simple, and reliable ways to manage their money and ensuring true peace of mind. Whether it’s supporting loved ones back home, growing a business across continents, or pursuing new opportunities abroad, we’re not just here to move money – we’re here to move our global customers forward.
About The Role Reporting to the Creative Director, our Creative Lead will run Remitly’s integrated, 360° marketing creative for the Americas region. You will oversee the end‑to‑end development of bold creative concepts across diverse channels, including TV, OOH, paid digital and email. You are a recognized expert in your craft who will manage a small team of creatives, ensuring that all work is conceptually cohesive, impactful, and aligned with both brand and performance objectives. This leadership role balances high‑level strategic thinking with an ability to refine creative processes and drive executional excellence in a fast‑paced environment. The role is hybrid, located in Seattle, WA, requiring 3+ days a week at our Seattle HQ.
You Will
Lead and empower a team of art directors and copywriters, fostering a high‑performance culture focused on brand awareness and customer acquisition.
Drive the end‑to‑end creative strategy for 360° campaigns, ensuring all assets are insight‑driven, on‑brand, and optimized for channel‑specific performance.
Partner cross‑functionally with Marketing, Product, and Project Management to innovate creative workflows and ensure briefs result in actionable, high‑quality outcomes.
Manage external agency partners, overseeing delivery to ensure work meets Remitly’s quality standards and strategic intent.
Scale creative output by implementing automation, streamlining team processes, and identifying opportunities to leverage emerging technologies.
You Have
8+ years of experience in a creative leadership role within an in‑house team or agency, focusing on consumer‑facing digital brands.
4+ years of people‑management experience, with a proven track record of coaching senior‑level talent and managing team performance.
Expertise in 360° campaign execution across TV, OOH, video, paid digital (TikTok, IG), email and landing pages.
Demonstrated high ownership and initiative, proactively identifying strategic and creative opportunities.
Autonomy in managing large‑scale initiatives and regional creative roadmaps with minimal senior oversight.
Analytical proficiency to make data‑informed creative decisions, utilizing A/B testing results to iterate on and improve creative performance.
Strong stakeholder‑management skills, with the ability to influence executives and align cross‑functional teams around a unified creative vision.
Ability to thrive in ambiguity and rapidly evolving creative landscapes, leveraging emerging AI tools, data‑informed decision‑making, and innovative process optimization to scale high‑quality creative impact efficiently without proportional team growth.
Compensation Details The starting base salary range for this position is typically $152,000–$190,000. In the U.S., employees are shareholders in our company and equity is part of the total compensation plan. Medical benefits and other financial benefits are offered as part of this role.
Our Benefits
Flexible paid time off
Health, dental, and vision + 401(k) plan with company matching
Paid parental, medical, military and family care leave
Mental Health & Family Forming Benefits
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Continuing education and travel benefits
Our Connected Work Culture: Driving Innovation, Together We foster dynamic in‑person collaboration, where ideas ignite and challenging problems find solutions faster. In‑office expectation is at least 50% of the time monthly, typically achieved by coming in three days a week. These moments deepen relationships, fuel creativity, and ensure impact is felt where it matters most.
Remitly is an E‑Verify Employer We are dedicated to ensuring that our workplace offers equal employment opportunities to all employees and candidates, in full compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Remitly is an equal‑opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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About The Role Reporting to the Creative Director, our Creative Lead will run Remitly’s integrated, 360° marketing creative for the Americas region. You will oversee the end‑to‑end development of bold creative concepts across diverse channels, including TV, OOH, paid digital and email. You are a recognized expert in your craft who will manage a small team of creatives, ensuring that all work is conceptually cohesive, impactful, and aligned with both brand and performance objectives. This leadership role balances high‑level strategic thinking with an ability to refine creative processes and drive executional excellence in a fast‑paced environment. The role is hybrid, located in Seattle, WA, requiring 3+ days a week at our Seattle HQ.
You Will
Lead and empower a team of art directors and copywriters, fostering a high‑performance culture focused on brand awareness and customer acquisition.
Drive the end‑to‑end creative strategy for 360° campaigns, ensuring all assets are insight‑driven, on‑brand, and optimized for channel‑specific performance.
Partner cross‑functionally with Marketing, Product, and Project Management to innovate creative workflows and ensure briefs result in actionable, high‑quality outcomes.
Manage external agency partners, overseeing delivery to ensure work meets Remitly’s quality standards and strategic intent.
Scale creative output by implementing automation, streamlining team processes, and identifying opportunities to leverage emerging technologies.
You Have
8+ years of experience in a creative leadership role within an in‑house team or agency, focusing on consumer‑facing digital brands.
4+ years of people‑management experience, with a proven track record of coaching senior‑level talent and managing team performance.
Expertise in 360° campaign execution across TV, OOH, video, paid digital (TikTok, IG), email and landing pages.
Demonstrated high ownership and initiative, proactively identifying strategic and creative opportunities.
Autonomy in managing large‑scale initiatives and regional creative roadmaps with minimal senior oversight.
Analytical proficiency to make data‑informed creative decisions, utilizing A/B testing results to iterate on and improve creative performance.
Strong stakeholder‑management skills, with the ability to influence executives and align cross‑functional teams around a unified creative vision.
Ability to thrive in ambiguity and rapidly evolving creative landscapes, leveraging emerging AI tools, data‑informed decision‑making, and innovative process optimization to scale high‑quality creative impact efficiently without proportional team growth.
Compensation Details The starting base salary range for this position is typically $152,000–$190,000. In the U.S., employees are shareholders in our company and equity is part of the total compensation plan. Medical benefits and other financial benefits are offered as part of this role.
Our Benefits
Flexible paid time off
Health, dental, and vision + 401(k) plan with company matching
Paid parental, medical, military and family care leave
Mental Health & Family Forming Benefits
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Continuing education and travel benefits
Our Connected Work Culture: Driving Innovation, Together We foster dynamic in‑person collaboration, where ideas ignite and challenging problems find solutions faster. In‑office expectation is at least 50% of the time monthly, typically achieved by coming in three days a week. These moments deepen relationships, fuel creativity, and ensure impact is felt where it matters most.
Remitly is an E‑Verify Employer We are dedicated to ensuring that our workplace offers equal employment opportunities to all employees and candidates, in full compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Remitly is an equal‑opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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