Art Director - Campaigns
Mercury · United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $192,800 / year
- United States
Job highlights
- Lead campaign creative development and visual storytelling.
- Ensure campaign coherence across all formats.
- Translate brand strategy into magnetic visual stories.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external partners.
- Manage projects with clarity and calm.
About the role
About Mercury
In 1954, architect Eero Saarinen designed a radically modern bank branch for Irwin Union in Columbus, Indiana. With glass walls, no private offices, and a floor plan that invited openness, it embodied a new kind of transparency in finance. The building was surrounded by trees, furnished by Herman Miller, and featured rustic brick flooring. Today, that space is a conference center, and that spirit of design-forward thinking in banking feels almost extinct.
Mercury believes that level of care and craft in design has been lost in modern finance and we’re building a brand that brings it back. We're a financial technology company building products that feel extraordinary to use. We help people and businesses accomplish more with their money by turning banking* from a frustration into a catalyst for their ambitions.
We’re looking for an Art Director to help shape how Mercury shows up visually, emotionally, and creatively across our brand campaigns, website, social, and more. Someone who thrives in a highly collaborative environment where the best ideas drive progress, not the most powerful voices in the room.
Mercury is a fintech company, not an FDIC-insured bank. Banking services provided through Choice Financial Group and Column N.A., Members FDIC.
Responsibilities
- Lead the creative development of large-scale visual storytelling that brings Mercury to life in expressive ways.
- Ensure campaigns connect seamlessly across formats from out-of-home and experiential moments to digital placements, paid social, and performance marketing ads with coherence and craft across every touchpoint.
- Contribute and translate complex brand strategy into simple, magnetic visual stories that connect with Mercury’s audience of founders and builders.
- Concept, design, and art-direct campaigns that translate Mercury’s voice and visual system into bold, emotionally resonant, and culturally attuned experiences. You’ll work cross-functionally with brand leadership, copywriting, motion, and performance marketing to craft work that’s impossible to ignore and unmistakably Mercury.
- Design across scales from the macro impact of a citywide takeover to the micro craft of typography, layout, and color harmony.
- Collaborate with external agencies, photographers, and illustrators to bring ambitious creativity to life with quality and precision.
- Champion craft and clarity in every deliverable from the initial sketch to final production files.
- Effectively balance multiple projects, from concepting through to final execution, managing timelines with clarity and calm.
- Collaborate proactively and communicate effectively in an environment that values diverse perspectives, creativity, and innovation.
What you’ll bring
- 7–10 years of experience in brand design, art direction, or visual communication, ideally with a mix of in-house and agency experience.
- A strong portfolio that demonstrates conceptual range, systems thinking, and refined visual execution across print and environmental formats.
- Deep understanding of typography, composition, and storytelling principles.
- A proactive problem-solving drive, ability to manage multiple deliverables, and ease in receiving or handing off projects.
- Experience leading campaigns from concept through production, including managing vendors, testing proofs, and navigating print or fabrication logistics.
- Comfort working autonomously and collaboratively in a fast-moving, high-ownership environment.
- A sharp eye for craft, but also for cultural and conceptual applications, you design for resonance, not decoration.
- Strong communication skills, able to clearly articulate concepts, ideas, and creative decisions to internal teams and external partners.
- Passion for mentoring other designers and cross-functional partners to enhance our creative execution.
Total Rewards
The total rewards package at Mercury includes base salary, equity, and benefits. Our salary and equity ranges are highly competitive within the SaaS and fintech industry and are updated regularly using the most reliable compensation survey data for our industry. New hire offers are made based on a candidate’s experience, expertise, geographic location, and internal pay equity relative to peers.
Our target new hire base salary ranges for this role are the following:
- US employees in New York City, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Seattle: $154,200 - $192,800
- US employees outside of the New York City, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Seattle: $138,800 - $173,500
- Canadian employees (any location): CAD 145,800 - 182,200
Diversity & Belonging
Mercury values diversity & belonging and is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All individuals seeking employment at Mercury are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process for applicants with disabilities or special needs. If you need assistance, or an accommodation, please let your recruiter know once you are contacted about a role.
Key skills/competency
- Art Direction
- Campaign Development
- Brand Design
- Visual Storytelling
- Typography
- Composition
- Articulate Concepts
- Creative Development
- Project Management
- Fintech Marketing
Skills & topics
- Art Director
- Campaigns
- Brand Design
- Visual Storytelling
- Creative Direction
- Marketing Design
- Fintech
- Art Direction
- Campaign Development
- Brand Strategy
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight 7-10 years of brand design, art direction, and campaign experience. Emphasize systems thinking and visual execution.
- Showcase your portfolio: Ensure it demonstrates conceptual range, print, and environmental design skills.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss your creative process, collaboration style, and how you translate strategy into visual narratives.
- Understand Mercury's mission: Connect your passion for design and finance to their brand values.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What is Mercury looking for in an Art Director - Campaigns candidate?
- Mercury seeks an Art Director with 7-10 years of experience in brand design and art direction, a strong portfolio showcasing conceptual range and visual execution, and a deep understanding of typography and storytelling. They value proactive problem-solving, strong communication skills, and a passion for design that resonates culturally.
- How does Mercury define 'craft' in their design philosophy?
- Mercury's design philosophy emphasizes a high level of care and craft, aiming to bring back the design-forward thinking seen in earlier eras. This means a focus on detailed execution, cultural resonance, and creating experiences that are not just visually appealing but also emotionally impactful and strategically aligned.
- What is the expected salary range for an Art Director - Campaigns at Mercury?
- For US employees, the salary range is $138,800 - $192,800 depending on location (higher in NYC, SF, LA, Seattle). For Canadian employees, the range is CAD 145,800 - 182,200. These ranges are competitive within the SaaS and fintech industry.
- What kind of projects will an Art Director - Campaigns at Mercury work on?
- The Art Director will lead creative development for brand campaigns, ensuring seamless integration across various formats including out-of-home, digital placements, paid social, and performance marketing ads. They will also design across different scales, from large-scale takeovers to micro-craft details like typography and layout.
- Does Mercury offer remote work options for the Art Director - Campaigns role?
- While the job description specifies salary ranges for US and Canadian employees, it doesn't explicitly state if the role is remote, hybrid, or on-site. Candidates should inquire about the work arrangement during the recruitment process.
- How does Mercury ensure diversity and inclusion in its hiring process for the Art Director - Campaigns role?
- Mercury is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to diversity and belonging. They consider all applicants without regard to protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance, inform your recruiter.