Rate · 3 hours ago
Executive Creative Director
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$225K/yr - $250K/yrRate is one of the nation’s top retail mortgage lenders, delivering a seamless, tech-driven experience that helps customers reach their homeownership and financial goals. As the Executive Creative Director, you will oversee the creative development and implementation of a cohesive strategy for Rate's portfolio of companies while managing a team of interdisciplinary creatives.
Consumer LendingFinanceFinancial ServicesLendingMortgagePersonal FinancePropTech
Responsibilities
Creative Strategy:Develop and execute a cohesive creative strategy for Rate and its sub-brands
Team Leadership:Lead, mentor, and manage a team of creative professionals across various disciplines
Collaboration:Collaborate with the CMO to align creative goals with business objectives
Brand Consistency:Work closely with internal stakeholders and external vendors to ensure consistent brand messaging and visual identity
Multi-Channel Oversight:Oversee creative output across all marketing channels, including digital media, social media, email marketing, direct mail, and content marketing
Innovation:Drive innovation and creativity in go-to-market communications
Integrated Narrative:Maintain a single-minded narrative that integrates all marketing channels
Project Management:Ensure that creative projects are delivered on time and within budget
Industry Trends:Stay current with industry trends and best practices in design, communications, and digital media
Qualification
Required
Proven experience in a similar creative leadership role
Experience managing teams of creative professionals
Strong aesthetic sense and ability to inspire great work
Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced, startup-like environment
Positive, optimistic attitude with a willingness to roll up your sleeves and get things done
Preferred
FinTech industry experience is a plus
Experience with both agency and client-side roles is a plus
Benefits
Eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k)
Vacation benefits
Eligibility for medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits
Flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts)
Life insurance and death benefits
Critical care insurance
Personal accidental insurance
Commuter benefits
Pet insurance
Certain time off and leave of absence benefits
Well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program)
Other supplemental benefits (e.g. legal planning assistance; identity theft protection; pet insurance; wellness resources)
Company
Rate
Rate is a mortgage company that provides mortgage-related services and solutions.
Founded in 2000
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
THL
2017-12-14Private Equity
Leadership Team
Victor Ciardelli
President & CEO
Ramesh Sarukkai
CPO & CTO
Recent News
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