Creative Director, Art (Remote)
Description Creative Director, Art (Remote) At Edelman Financial Engines (EFE), our purpose is to guide people with the financial advice they need to thrive. We believe that every dollar saved represents a lifetime of hard work and aspirations, and every dollar invested has job to do for our clients. That's why we are committed to managing our clients' investments by truly understanding them as people first and then delivering advice, strategies and solutions to help them feel confident about the plans they are making, whether for today, tomorrow, or in the great unknown future. Our goal is to build long-term relationships based on respect, integrity, and a belief that our responsibility is to help people make smart investments decisions in every stage of their lives. Our culture is grounded in our CORE values: Client First, One Team, Respectful Candor, and Endless Curiosity. These values guide everything we do, for our clients and each other. We are committed to moving forward together. If you are inspired by purpose-driven work and a collaborative, values-led culture, we invite you to explore a career with us. We're seeking a Creative Director, Art to help shape the next era of Edelman Financial Engines - one defined by modern storytelling, human insight, and bold creativity in a category that too often plays it safe. This is a senior leadership role for a design-driven thinker who believes financial confidence is as emotional as it is analytical. You'll lead a growing team of art directors and designers in bringing our brand to life across campaigns, content, and experiences that challenge conventions and inspire action. Reporting to the VP, Brand & Creative, you'll partner closely with the Creative Director, Copy to drive the creative output across all Edelman Financial Engines brand expressions - from integrated campaigns and always-on content to product marketing and internal initiatives. You'll champion a design system that's as elegant as it is accessible, balancing craft with clarity to ensure our visual identity scales across every channel - and inspires confidence in millions of Americans planning their financial futures. Responsibilities:
- Lead the visual expression of the Edelman Financial Engines brand across campaigns, content, social and digital experiences.
- Translate strategic insights into bold, clear creative ideas that connect emotionally and perform commercially.
- Partner with copywriters to develop integrated campaigns that bring our brand story to life across paid, owned, and earned media.
- Guide and mentor a team of art directors and designers, helping them hone their craft and think bigger about their impact.
- Ensure design excellence across everything we create - from concept to production - with an eye toward cohesion, scalability, and craft.
- Collaborate with external agency and production partners to extend the reach and consistency of our brand.
- Evolve and uphold our brand identity system, ensuring it grows alongside our ambitions.
Requirements:
- 10+ years of experience in brand design and art direction, with both agency and in-house experience preferred.
- 5+ years of experience leading and mentoring creative teams.
- A portfolio that demonstrates exceptional visual storytelling and strategic thinking across campaigns and digital platforms.
- Deep fluency in modern design tools (Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, After Effects, etc.).
- A curiosity for new creative technologies, including motion design and generative AI.
- A belief that creative work in finance can be every bit as human, emotional, and original as in any category.
Edelman Financial Engines takes a market-based approach to pay. The expected base salary range for this role nationally is $131,700 - $175,600. However, final base pay will be carefully determined based on several factors, including responsibilities, job-related skills, relevant experience, geographic location, and market conditions. Additionally, this role may be eligible for other forms of compensation and benefits, such as a discretionary bonus, health, dental and other wellness plans, and 401(k) contributions. Your recruiter can share more about the specific benefits eligible for this role during the hiring process. About Edelman Financial Engines Since 1986, Edelman Financial Engines has been committed to always acting in the best interests of our clients. We were founded on the belief that all investors - not just the wealthy - deserve access to personal, comprehensive financial planning and investment advice. Today, we are America's top independent financial planning and investment advisory firm, recognized by Barron's 1 with 143+ offices across the country and entrusted by 1.3 million clients to manage more than $300 billion in assets 2 Our unique approach to serving clients combines our advanced methodology and proprietary technology with the attention of a dedicated personal financial planner. Every client's situation and