As our Sr. Art Director, you will…

Develop strategic and effective B2B and B2C advertising and marketing communications across a variety of channels and mediums for an established financial services brand. Expertise in working with existing brands, developing new brands and collaborating with copy, legal/regulatory, strategy, project management, editorial and client service. Comfort level and interest across a variety of categories, with an understanding and experience in financial services content. A similar background in another highly-regulated industry, such as medical, finance or insurance, will also be considered.

Be Accountable and Responsible

● Develop creative concepts and design layouts for all marketing channels — including print, OOH, direct response, collateral, broadcast, social, landing pages, websites, email, banners

● Collaborates with an assigned copywriter to concept and execute a final project

● Develop work that is on strategy, on brand, on budget and on time

● Ability to prepare and present concepts/layouts internally and to Clients

● Execute art direction and design for existing concepts initiated by others on the creative or client team

● Ability to generate original art and conduct effective image searches for concepts and final materials

● Assists Creative Directors with execution details of client photo shoots and works closely with shoot production from casting to onsite creative direction as needed

● Ensure that all client legal and brand guidelines are observed and followed

● Keen attention to detail while juggling multiple projects and campaigns in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

● Create work that is mindful of the client's measurement objectives

● Skilled in the preparation and presentation of content/layouts internally and to clients

● Work on new business initiatives as needed

These are the qualifications we’re looking for

● 3-5 years of experience within an advertising agency or creative department

● Bachelor’s degree in Advertising, Graphic Design, Visual Arts and/or equivalent experience

● Able to think conceptually and strategically

● Portfolio/samples of produced and spec work in all mediums

● Excellent art direction and design skills with an emphasis on versatility

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At MERGE, we’re committed to fostering an environment where our team members can thrive in both their careers and personal lives, ensuring they feel supported and empowered to succeed.

MERGE believes in transparency and equity. In accordance with state regulations, we’re proud to include salary ranges in our job postings to ensure fair compensation practices.

The salary range for this role is $86,450 - $103,000 based on the individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, location, and other relevant factors. The salary pay range is subject to change and may be modified at any time.

MERGE is proud to invest in benefits that include meaningful Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401K, Lifestyle Spending Account, Employer Paid Life & Disability Insurance, Flexible Time off & Holidays plus many other benefits and rewards.

Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.