Senior Brand Designer - Art Director

2 Months ago • 5 Years + • Art • $108,300 PA - $150,400 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Mercury is seeking a Senior Brand Designer - Art Director to shape its visual identity across all touchpoints. The role involves creating sophisticated editorial designs for its digital and print magazine, commissioning original artwork, supporting photo and video shoots, and developing a deep understanding of the brand's storytelling approach. The ideal candidate will art direct and guide visual direction, collaborate with illustrators, photographers, and other creatives, manage multiple projects, and communicate effectively within a collaborative environment. The designer will contribute to elevating narratives through visual storytelling and execution.
Must have:
  • 5+ years of professional experience in graphic design and art direction
  • A standout portfolio demonstrating sophisticated brand design projects.
  • Expertise in guiding creative vision with strong taste and visual storytelling.
  • Comfort and curiosity in exploring new visual approaches.
  • Experience working on print magazines and preparing print files.
  • Commitment to design excellence with meticulous attention to detail.
  • Strong communication skills to articulate concepts and creative decisions.
  • Proficiency in Figma, Adobe Creative Suite.
Good to have:
  • Motion design expertise.
  • Passion for collaborating with other designers.

Job Details

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—helping people and businesses accomplish more with their money by turning banking* from a frustration into a catalyst for their ambitions.

We’re looking for a hands-on art director to help shape how Mercury shows up visually, emotionally, and creatively across every touchpoint. 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 financial technology company, not a bank. Banking services provided by Choice Financial Group, Column N.A., and Evolve Bank & Trust, Members FDIC.

In this role, you’ll:

  • Concept, iterate, and deliver sophisticated editorial design primarily for Meridian, our digital and print magazine, along with compelling illustrations, data visualizations, and support for video editing across various storytelling platforms.
  • Art direct and commission original artwork, collaborating with illustrators, photographers, and other creatives to bring the narrative vision of stories to life.
  • Support photo and video shoots on set, guiding visual direction, and collaborating closely with the production crew to bring the creative vision to life.
  • Develop a deep understanding of Mercury's brand, storytelling approach, and audience, crafting visuals that resonate and elevate our content strategically.
  • Influence and inspire the broader design team and cross-functional partners through your refined taste, clear art direction, and thoughtful execution.
  • 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:

  • 5+ years of professional experience in graphic design, illustration, and art direction, ideally within editorial, digital storytelling, or content-driven environments.
  • A standout portfolio demonstrating sophisticated brand design projects, thoughtful art direction, impactful illustrations, and elegant data visualizations.
  • Expertise in guiding creative vision with strong taste, capable of elevating narratives through visual storytelling.
  • Comfort and curiosity in exploring new visual approaches and embracing ambiguity to drive innovative outcomes.
  • Experience working on print magazines and preparing clean, production-ready print files, with proficiency in print tools such as Adobe InDesign and a solid understanding of prepress best practices.
  • Commitment to design excellence with meticulous attention to detail.
  • Strong communication skills, able to clearly articulate concepts, ideas, and creative decisions to internal teams and external partners.
  • Proficiency in Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, and familiarity with video editing tools - motion design expertise is highly desirable.
  • Passion for collaborating closely with other designers and cross-functional partners to enhance storytelling and elevate creative execution.

The total rewards package at Mercury includes base salary, equity (stock options), 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.

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