Manager and Associate Creative Director, Design (GTM)
Join us in building the future of finance.
Our mission is to democratize finance for all. An estimated $124 trillion of assets will be inherited by younger generations in the next two decades. The largest transfer of wealth in human history. If you’re ready to be at the epicenter of this historic cultural and financial shift, keep reading.
About the team + role
We are building an elite team, applying frontier technologies to the world’s biggest financial problems. We’re looking for bold thinkers. Sharp problem-solvers. Builders who are wired to make an impact. Robinhood isn’t a place for complacency, it’s where ambitious people do the best work of their careers. We’re a high-performing, fast-moving team with ethics at the center of everything we do. Expectations are high, and so are the rewards.
At Robinhood, we’re redefining the financial industry through bold Go-To-Market (GTM) strategies and design-driven storytelling. We’re looking for an Associate Creative Director, Design (GTM) with a strong background in design and art direction to help shape and elevate how our brand shows up across every channel—from marketing campaigns to product surfaces.
As ACD, Visual, you’ll lead the visual direction and execution of work across marketing, product, social, and event initiatives. You’ll be a key partner in developing concepts, storytelling frameworks, and asset systems that reinforce and expand the Robinhood brand. You’ll collaborate closely with writers, designers, motion artists, and strategists to bring integrated ideas to life, ensuring that visuals and voice are always in sync.
This is a hands-on creative leadership role, ideal for someone who’s just as excited about big ideas as they are about flawless execution. You’ll play a critical role in mentoring the creative team, evolving the brand identity, and building work that connects with a broad, maturing audience in fresh and compelling ways.
This role is based in our New York City, NY or Menlo Park, CA office(s), with in-person attendance expected at least 4 days per week.
At Robinhood, we believe in the power of in-person work to accelerate progress, spark innovation, and strengthen community. Our office experience is intentional, energizing, and designed to fully support high-performing teams.
What you’ll do
- Lead visual creative across key touchpoints, including foundational campaigns, product launches, events, social, and editorial—from concept through production
- Develop brand storytelling frameworks and scalable design systems that bring clarity and cohesion across every stage of the customer journey
- Collaborate across fields, working closely with writers, motion designers, producers, strategists, and marketers to concept and complete coordinated creative
- Direct and mentor designers and junior creatives, providing thoughtful feedback and helping elevate the craft across the team
- Ensure consistency and quality across all creative outputs—from high-level system thinking down to the smallest visual details
- Evolve our visual identity, finding opportunities to push the brand forward in fresh, strategic, and bold directions
- Present work to leadership and cross-functional collaborators with clarity, confidence, and a strong point of view
- Manage timelines and creative resources in partnership with producers and project managers to ensure work is delivered on time and at the highest standard
What you bring
- 7+ years of design and art direction experience, with at least 3 years in a creative leadership role
- Proven success leading visual creative across brand, marketing, product, campaign, social, and events
- Deep understanding of brand systems and how to extend and evolve them across multiple formats and channels
- Excellent visual storytelling skills with strong design fundamentals and acute attention to detail and craft
- Experience working with writers, strategists, and external agencies to create thoughtful, impactful creative
- Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and align partners across teams
- A natural collaborator and mentor who thrives in fast-paced, feedback-driven environments
- Experience with product marketing and building visually engaging narratives around product features or experiences
Leadership expectations
Our ambitious roadmap requires a great culture shaped by exceptional leaders. Here’s what we expect from them:
- Drive high performance by setting clear, focused goals, giving real-time feedback, stretching top talent, and scaling impact through focus, innovation, and tech.
- Hire and retain top talent by setting a high bar, hiring only those who raise it, investing in onboarding, and addressing talent issues quickly and fairly.
- Create community by connecting work to purpose, removing friction while prioritizing safety, building trust and inclusion, and leading from the front with integrity.
What we offer
- Challenging, high-impact work to grow your career
- Performance driven compensation with multipliers for outsized impact, bonus programs, equity ownership, and 401(k) matching
- Best in class benefits to fuel your work, including 100% paid health insurance for employees with 90% coverage for dependents
- Lifestyle wallet - a highly flexible benefits spending account for wellness, learning, and more
- Employer-paid life & disability insurance, fertility benefits, and mental health benefits
- Time off to recharge including company holidays, paid time off, sick time, parental leave, and more!
- Exceptional office experience with catered meals, events, and comfortable workspaces.
In addition to the base pay range listed below, this role is also eligible for bonus opportunities + equity + benefits.
Base pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of job-related factors, which may include education, training, experience, location, business needs, or market demands. The expected base pay range for this role is based on the location where the work will be performed and is aligned to one of 3 compensation zones. For other locations not listed, compensation can be discussed with your recruiter during the interview process.
Base Pay Range:
Zone 1 (Menlo Park, CA; New York, NY; Bellevue, WA; Washington, DC)
$179,000 - $210,000 USD
Zone 2 (Denver, CO; Westlake, TX; Chicago, IL)
$157,000 - $185,000 USD
Zone 3 (Lake Mary, FL; Clearwater, FL; Gainesville, FL)
$139,000 - $164,000 USD
Click here to learn more about our Total Rewards, which vary by region and entity.
If our mission energizes you and you’re ready to build the future of finance, we look forward to seeing your application.
Robinhood provides equal opportunity for all applicants, offers reasonable accommodations upon request, and complies with applicable equal employment and privacy laws. Inclusion is built into how we hire and work—welcoming different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences so everyone can do their best. Please review the Privacy Policy for your country of application.
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