Senior Brand Designer - Art Director

Summary

Join Mercury, a financial technology company, as a hands-on Art Director to shape the visual and creative aspects of their brand across all touchpoints. You will concept and deliver sophisticated editorial design for their digital and print magazine, Meridian, create compelling illustrations and data visualizations, and support video editing. Collaborate with illustrators, photographers, and other creatives to bring narratives to life, and guide photo and video shoots. Develop a deep understanding of Mercury's brand and audience to craft resonant visuals. Influence the design team and cross-functional partners through your refined taste and clear art direction. This role requires balancing multiple projects and communicating effectively in a collaborative environment.

Requirements

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Motion design expertise
• Passion for collaborating closely with other designers and cross-functional partners to enhance storytelling and elevate creative execution

Benefits

• Base salary
• Equity (stock options)
• Benefits