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Creative Director Job at Acrisure in chicago

Acrisure · Multiple locations ·

Pay:
$204,765-$277,035/yr
Job type:
Full Time

About Acrisure

A global fintech leader, Acrisure empowers millions of ambitious businesses and individuals with the right solutions to grow boldly forward. Bringing cutting‑edge technology and top‑tier human support together, we connect clients with customized solutions across a range of insurance, reinsurance, payroll, benefits, cybersecurity, mortgage services, and more.

Job Summary

Acrisure is seeking a Creative Director to build and lead the creative function that will define how Acrisure looks, speaks, and shows up in the world. This foundational hire reports directly to the CMO and drives the brand across all touchpoints, from visual identity to integrated campaigns and full‑funnel creative output.

Responsibilities

Own Brand Identity & Visual Systems

  • Define Acrisure's brand identity – visual language, design system, typography, color, motion, voice, and tone – building a coherent creative foundation that scales across products, markets, and audiences.
  • Own Acrisure's web experience as a living brand touchpoint – leading the initial redesign and continuing to evolve it.
  • Establish brand standards, guidelines, and governance frameworks that enable internal teams, business‑unit marketing teams, and external partners to produce on‑brand work consistently and at speed.
  • Bring craft and intentionality to every brand touchpoint, from executive presentations and event experiences to social content and sales collateral.

Lead Creative Strategy & Storytelling

  • Develop compelling brand narratives that make Acrisure's complex, multi‑product portfolio accessible, differentiated, and memorable across audiences.
  • Partner with the CMO to shape Acrisure’s brand strategy and translate it into creative strategy, then translate creative strategy into exceptional work.
  • Lead creative for flagship events, sponsorships, and high‑visibility brand moments.
  • Extend creative ownership into integrated demand generation campaigns, performance creative, and full‑funnel marketing programs.

Build & Lead the Creative Organization

  • Serve as Acrisure's creative conscience – championing great work, raising the bar, and building a culture where craft and strategic thinking go hand in hand.
  • Build and lead a multi‑layer creative organization including senior leaders across disciplines (e.g., design, content, production).
  • Oversee the ecosystem of agency relationships aligned to enterprise strategy, ensuring external partners deliver work that meets Acrisure's standards and strategic goals.
  • Partner closely with Marketing, Product, Communications, and Revenue leadership to ensure creative is aligned with business priorities.
  • Define and implement the creative operating model, establishing how the enterprise creative function works alongside business‑unit and regional teams.
  • Build repeatable creative workflows and production systems that allow the team to scale output without sacrificing quality.

Required Qualifications

  • 15+ years of creative experience across agency and in‑house environments, with a portfolio demonstrating both design craft and brand strategy at scale.
  • Proven track record of building or significantly elevating a brand – from visual identity and web to campaigns and experiential.
  • Experience leading and growing creative organizations, including hiring, mentoring, and developing diverse creative talent.
  • Ability to operate at the C‑suite level – translating executive vision into creative strategy and measurable work.
  • Deep fluency across creative disciplines: brand identity, visual design, copywriting, motion, digital, and experiential.
  • Experience managing agency and vendor ecosystems, knowing when to build in‑house versus bring in outside expertise.
  • A builder's mindset – able to create structure from scratch in a fast‑moving, high‑growth, multi‑product B2B environment.

Why this Role Matters

Acrisure has built one of the most remarkable growth stories in fintech. Now it's time to build the brand that matches it. The Creative Director will be its architect, shaping how millions of clients, partners, and colleagues experience Acrisure for years to come.

Pay Details

The base compensation range for this position is $204,765 – $277,035. Placement within the range will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, qualifications, location, and internal equity.

On‑Site Presence Requirement

Candidates must be comfortable with an on‑site presence to support collaboration, team leadership, and cross‑functional partnership.

Employee Benefits

  • Physical Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability insurance; fertility benefits; wellness resources; and paid sick time.
  • Mental Wellness: Generous paid time off and holidays; Employee Assistance Program; and a complimentary Calm app subscription.
  • Financial Wellness: Immediate vesting in a 401(k) plan; HSA and FSA options; commuter benefits; and employee discount programs.
  • Family Care: Paid maternity leave and paid paternity leave (including for adoptive parents); legal plan options; and pet insurance coverage.
  • … and so much more!

This list is not exhaustive of all available benefits. Eligibility and waiting periods may apply to certain offerings. Benefits may vary based on subsidiary entity and geographic location.

Acrisure is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Applicants may request reasonable accommodation by contacting

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