DailyPay

Director, Brand & Creative Studio

DailyPay

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: New York City • New York • United States

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Salary

💰 $190,000 - $250,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Develop and execute the company's comprehensive visual and creative strategy, creating a distinctive brand identity that aligns with business objectives
  • Design and implement multi-faceted creative systems to solidify the company's leadership position in the on-demand pay and financial wellness sectors
  • Partner with marketing and product leaders to transform complex financial concepts into compelling, world-class visual stories that resonate with B2B and B2C audiences
  • Reshape the internal creative studio from a traditional service department into a strategic partner that influences organization-wide initiatives
  • Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team of designers, copywriters, videographers, and photographers, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and strategic execution
  • Modernize studio operations by embracing and implementing newer technologies, including AI-driven workflows, to improve project management and creative efficiency
  • Serve as the strategic creative partner to the C-suite, providing creative counsel and elevating the brand’s presence through high-impact visual assets
  • Oversee the production of high-quality creative content, including brand campaigns, video production, photography, and digital design assets
  • Collaborate with the Events and Communications teams to develop powerful visual narratives and presentations for high-profile industry appearances and keynotes
  • Partner with the Corporate Communications and Public Policy teams to develop integrated creative strategies that reach all internal and external stakeholders
  • Serve as the lead creative liaison for partners and clients, driving joint creative ventures, co-branded assets, and high-fidelity marketing collateral
  • Ensure a 360-degree approach to brand consistency across every touchpoint of the organization

Requirements

  • 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in creative direction or studio management, with a proven track record of leading high-performing teams
  • Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts, Design, Communications, or a related field
  • Extensive experience with industry-standard design suites and a proven ability to integrate AI and modern project management tools into a creative workflow
  • A portfolio demonstrating the ability to evolve a brand and secure high-impact results is non-negotiable
  • Strong verbal and written skills, with the ability to "sell" creative concepts to executive leadership and cross-functional partners
  • A strategic thinker with a hands-on, proactive approach; able to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Demonstrated expertise in leveling up internal teams and driving operational excellence through technological innovation
Benefits
  • Exceptional health, vision, and dental care
  • Opportunity for equity ownership
  • Life and AD&D, short- and long-term disability
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Resource Groups
  • Fun company outings and events
  • Unlimited PTO
  • 401K with company match
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
creative directionstudio managementvisual storytellingbrand identity developmentvideo productiondigital designproject managementAI-driven workflowshigh-impact visual assetscreative content production
Soft Skills
leadershipmentoringcollaborationstrategic thinkingcommunicationproactive approachadaptabilityteam buildingcreativityproblem-solving
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Fine ArtsBachelor’s degree in DesignBachelor’s degree in Communications