Launched a new brand campaign and we need a hands‑on contract creative who can help expand and activate it across every channel. Not someone to maintain it from a distance. Someone who wants to be in the work: art directing, designing, storytelling, and pushing it further. If you're a player/coach who gets restless just reviewing other people's decks, read on.
Job Description
- Make great work. Art direct and design high‑profile campaigns, pitch decks, and multimedia content. Your output is the benchmark the team rallies around.
- Expand the campaign. Take the new brand campaign and find new ways to activate and extend it across channels. Build on the visual system, push the narratives further, and find new ways to make complex investment concepts feel compelling and clear.
- Elevate the team. Coach and mentor internal creatives through craft, not just critique. Show what world‑class looks like by doing it yourself.
- Own brand quality. Be the final set of eyes. Keep everything sharp, on‑brand, and visually excellent across every touchpoint.
- Collaborate and lead. Partner with strategy, production, media, and business units. Manage agency relationships and budgets. Present ideas to senior leadership with clarity.
- Stay inspired. Stay tuned to what's next - in design, technology, and culture - and bring those ideas into the work.
Qualifications
- You’re fluent in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator daily). You know your way around video and animation workflows.
- You’ve led creative work while actively executing it.
- 5‑8 years of art direction or design experience in investment management, asset management, or financial services.
- Portfolio showing sophisticated art direction, campaign work, data visualization, and strategic branding for financial audiences.
- Expert‑level Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator).
- Multimedia fluency: video production, animation principles, Adobe Premiere.
- Strong data storytelling – turning financial complexity into beautiful, clear visuals.
- Proven player/coach track record: you’ve led creative while staying in the work.
- Compliance‑aware: you understand how to innovate within financial services regulatory constraints.
- Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, Advertising, or related field.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Newark, NJ.
This is a hybrid position in Newark, NJ.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $80.00 – $100.00/hr.
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long‑term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 28, 2026.
Equal Opportunity Employment
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
Legal and Policy Compliance
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Artificial Intelligence Use
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use AI to support part of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team.
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