Senior Art Director

Summary

Join Cleo, a fast-growing fintech unicorn, as our Senior Art Director and become the visual heartbeat of our brand. Lead the conception and execution of compelling visual campaigns across various mediums. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including copywriters, motion designers, and marketers. Mentor junior designers and ensure brand consistency across all touchpoints. Stay ahead of design trends and bring fresh ideas to the forefront of fintech design. This role offers a competitive compensation package, a clear progression plan, flexibility, and a globally distributed team.

Requirements

• High-level typography, layout, and composition skills
• Concept development & storytelling
• Campaign ideation across digital, print, and experiential
• Art direction for photo and video shoots
• Presenting and pitching ideas to senior stakeholders and internal teams
• Experience: 9+ years in art direction, preferably within fast-paced, high-growth environments
• Body of work: A strong portfolio showcasing a range of campaigns and design systems
• Leadership Capability: Proven ability to lead projects and mentor design teams & other creatives
• Collaborative Nature: The ability to work cross-functionally with teams across accounts, copy, product design, strategy & production to name just a few
• Adaptability: Comfortable navigating ambiguity and shifting priorities with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Detailed: An incredibly sharp attention to detail and quality control

Responsibilities

• Leading Visual Campaigns: Conceptualize and execute integrated campaigns that span digital, print, and experiential mediums
• Developing the Brand: Leading on the continuous development and evolution of the Cleo brand as well our visual identity
• Collaborating Cross-Functionally: Work alongside copywriters, motion designers, product designers, and marketers to ensure cohesive storytelling
• Mentoring and Inspiring: Guide junior designers, fostering an environment of growth and creativity
• Maintaining Brand Consistency: Ensure all visual outputs align with Cleo’s brand guidelines and voice
• Innovating: Stay ahead of design trends, bringing fresh ideas that keep Cleo at the forefront of fintech design

Benefits

• A competitive compensation package (base + equity) with bi-annual reviews, aligned to our quarterly OKR planning cycles . The salary range for this position is $180k-$200k and you can view our public progression framework and salary bandings here: https://cleo-ai.progressionapp.com/ . Please note that, as this is a new position, it is not currently included in our framework but please feel free to review the framework for helpful context on the surrounding areas
• Work at one of the fastest-growing tech startups, backed by top VC firms, Balderton & EQT Ventures
• A clear progression plan
• Flexibility
• Work where you work best
• Company-wide performance reviews every 6 months
• Generous pay increases for high-performing team members
• Equity top-ups for team members getting promoted
• 15 days annual leave a year + public holidays (+ an additional day for every year you spend at Cleo)
• 401k matching
• Medical Insurance, Dental and Vision care
• Generous Parental Leave
• 1 month paid sabbatical after 4 years at Cleo
• Regular socials and activities, online and in-person
• We'll pay for your OpenAI subscription
• Online mental health support via Spill