Creative Director

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.

The Brand Creative Team is evolving and elevating how the Robinhood brand shows up and reaches people –  capturing attention, earning trust, and driving our next phase of growth.

Design has always given Robinhood an edge, and it matters more than ever as we continue to grow.

As Group Creative Director, Design, you will lead the Robinhood brand identity and the design system behind it, setting the direction for everything from campaigns to product launches and events. You'll push the brand forward, hold the work to a world-class bar, and make sure it scales as Robinhood reaches more people.

This role is based in our New York, NY or Menlo Park, CA offices, with in-person attendance expected 3 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

• Set the design vision. Define where the Robinhood visual identity goes next and what world-class looks like across brand, campaigns, motion, product and IRL. Turn a clear point of view into design that puts Robinhood at the forefront of the best design brands in the world.

• Own the brand design system. Lead how we define, document and evolve the identity so it stays ownable, flexible and cohesive everywhere it shows up. Build guidelines and workflows that work for the people using them and hold up at scale.

• Modernize how we make. Put AI at the center of how we design. Lead the charge on evaluating, piloting and standardizing the tools and AI-forward workflows that transform concepting, production and localization.

• Raise the bar on the work. Hold a high standard for craft and ideas, from concept through execution. Give clear feedback, don't let good enough ship, and keep agency partners and timelines moving.

• Move brand and product forward together. Partner with Product Design to build best-in-class experiences where brand and product feel like one. Make every moment so compelling people want to come back.

• Partner with the business. Work with marketing, growth and other teams to keep the brand tied to business goals. Turn goals and data into design decisions, and bring senior leaders along.

What you bring

• 10+ years in design, art direction and brand storytelling, with 4+ years in senior design roles at a consumer brand, fintech or agency.

• A world-class portfolio of brand-level work and system-level thinking across brand, marketing and product.

• Demonstrated experience at the forefront of technology, specifically use of AI to level up design output and quality.

• Experience leading designers and multidisciplinary teams, including freelancers and agencies.

Skills and mindset

• Visionary and business-minded. You have a clear creative vision and the conviction to set direction. You understand how design drives the business and turn goals and data into work that delivers impact.

• Craft and collaboration. You have a strong eye and a high ba