Director, Creative Services

Orion

. Lead creative direction for campaigns, product launches, digital channels, sales enablement, and events including Ascent .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $108,245 - $169,933 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in creative direction, brand identity evolution, and multimedia production, with a strong focus on strategic campaign development and cross-functional collaboration. Proven ability to lead and mentor creative teams while maintaining brand standards and measuring campaign effectiveness.

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Creative DirectionBrand Identity ManagementAdobe Creative SuiteMultimedia ProductionPeople Leadership

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Hard Skills

Creative Concept DevelopmentCampaign Performance MeasurementVisual CommunicationsContent StrategyEditorial DirectionChannel Best PracticesPhoto and Video ProductionAI Tools ApplicationDesign LeadershipStrategic Thinking

Soft Skills

Cross-Functional CollaborationExceptional Presentation SkillsCreativityAccountabilityContinuous Learning

Tools & Technologies

AsanaAdobe Creative SuiteDesign ToolsMultimedia Production ToolsAI Tools

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesFintechAgency ExperienceBrand StandardsCreative Work

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead creative direction for campaigns, product launches, digital channels, sales enablement, and events including Ascent
Develop creative concepts translating strategic priorities into resonant work for advisors, firms, and partners
Guide visual and written execution across design, messaging, and copy
Serve as final creative reviewer for brand alignment, audience appropriateness, and stakeholder priorities
Own and evolve Orion’s visual identity and bring the brand voice to life
Partner with content strategy on flagship content programs and top-of-funnel channel reuse
Elevate campaign copy, thought leadership, web, and social content
Maintain brand standards, assets, and templates
Direct photo and video shoots from concept through execution
Oversee motion, video, and multimedia production using in-house, freelance, and tool-based resources
Embed AI tools into creative production
Establish creative workflows, intake, and turnaround expectations
Use Asana to provide visibility into work, priorities, and capacity
Measure creative effectiveness through campaign performance and delivery metrics
Lead and develop in-house design and content staff, offshore partners, and freelance creative partners
Set goals, priorities, and quality standards
Foster creativity, accountability, and continuous learning
Manage hiring, training, development, delegation, performance appraisals, salary recommendations, coaching, counseling, and corrective actions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Marketing, or a related field required
Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered
Minimum of 10 years of experience in creative direction, with demonstrated leadership across design and content
Minimum of 3 years of people leadership experience
Agency experience a plus
Experience in financial services or fintech preferred
Compelling portfolio demonstrating creative direction across design and copy, spanning brand, campaign, and digital work
Strong conceptual thinking and ability to turn strategy into ideas
Proven ability to build, protect, and evolve a brand identity across a complex organization
Strong editorial instincts and ability to direct writers and designers
Deep understanding of channel best practices across web, social, video, and events
Experience leading photo, video, and multimedia production
Experience leading onshore and offshore creative teams
Exceptional presentation skills
Strong cross-functional collaboration skills
Expert in Adobe Creative Suite and current design tools
Practical experience applying AI tools to creative and content production

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health coverage on day one
Dental coverage on day one
Vision coverage on day one
Disability coverage on day one
401(k) plan with employer match
Paid parental leave
Pet benefits including pawternity leave and pet insurance
Student loan repayment
Internal candidates currently aligned to an Orion office location may be given preference