Creative Director, Chime
Brand Marketing
$201-279k
+ Employees are also eligible for a bonus, competitive equity package
More information about location
4 days a week in office
Mobile banking for the everyday person
Be an early applicant
Mobile banking for the everyday person
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$201-279k
+ Employees are also eligible for a bonus, competitive equity package
More information about location
4 days a week in office
1001+ employees
Company mission
To make financial peace of mind a reality for millions of everyday people.
Role
Who you are
- The ideal candidate will have a strong background in creative agency work, a proven track record of delivering impactful campaigns, and the ability to lead a talented team of art directors, designers, and copywriters
- This individual should be comfortable pitching bold, top-of-funnel brand campaigns while also understanding the importance and role of the full marketing funnel
- They should be able to develop creative ideas that build awareness, drive consideration, and support conversion, ensuring campaigns are not only culturally resonant and brand-defining, but also strategically connected to business objectives across every stage of the customer journey
- A deep passion for building brands with a results-oriented mindset
- 8+ years in creative leadership, with at least 5 years in a leadership position building brand-level work
- Deep understanding of advanced AI tools to support the creative process
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Advertising, Design, Copywriting or a related field
- Proven experience working in a creative agency environment, with a strong portfolio of consumer-facing campaigns, including TV spots, digital, and partnership initiatives
- Demonstrated ability to develop creative concepts that drive engagement and brand loyalty
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, mentor, and lead a small creative team
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate creative ideas and concepts to stakeholders
- Experience managing cross-functional teams and collaborating with external partners
What the job involves
- Chime is seeking an experienced Creative Director to develop brand-defining campaigns
- This role will be responsible for shaping the creative vision, crafting captivating narratives, and executing innovative marketing strategies across various channels, including TV, social activations, brand partnerships, and more
- Create a vision for the Chime brand that translates into powerful and authentic storytelling that drives awareness/consideration
- Develop and execute a creative vision for what our brand looks and feels like through integrated marketing campaigns, TV, activations, social campaigns, and partnerships across all channels
- Champion bold ideas and creative approaches to telling Chime’s stories and more deeply connecting with Chime’s members
- Oversee the end-to-end creative process, from concept development to final execution, ensuring alignment with the company's brand values and marketing objectives
- Collaborate with marketing leads to create integrated campaigns that resonate with target audiences
- Provide strategic direction and leadership to a team of art directors, designers and copywriters, fostering an environment of creativity, innovation, and collaboration
- Lead creative brainstorming sessions, providing clear guidance, feedback, and inspiration to generate impactful ideas
- Manage relationships with external creative agencies, production houses, and media partners to ensure high-quality execution of campaigns
- Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to ensure our creative work is fresh and relevant
- Maintain a strong understanding of our consumer base, market trends, and competitor landscape to inform creative strategies
- Inspire commitment, loyalty, pride, and spirit in the organization, to support Chime as a great place to work
Our take
Chime is part of the growing realm of fintech banks and providers, emphasising straightforward, cost-effective banking solutions. It cuts the expenses tied to basic bank accounts and provides users with greater autonomy in managing their finances.
In contrast to many traditional banks that levy steep fees and hefty penalties for overdrafts while offering meagre interest rates on savings, Chime addresses a crucial gap in the banking sector. Its primary focus is on catering to individuals with modest savings who seek the convenience of automated digital banking.
With a remarkable ascent in its trajectory, Chime's current valuation stands at $11.6B since its 2025 IPO. However, competition remains fierce, with other neobanks like Ally offering similar features and vying for the same customer base. That being said, Chime's IPO, rare in a financially uncertain period, proves that it has shifted from challenger to major player.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
0% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 9 rounds)
Aug 2021
$750m
SERIES G
Sep 2020
$485m
SERIES F
Total funding: $2.0bn
Company benefits
- Physical: We believe in taking care of your physical health, so as a Chimer you’ll get medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as benefits to support your physical activity, family planning, and all of your little Chimers
- Emotional: We know that staying healthy involves a lot more than doctor’s checkups. We partner with Modern Health to help you navigate your mental health, give monthly Take Care of Yourself Days, and want you to take time off when you need it
- Financial: We want Chimers to save and feel financially supported, so we offer savings plans with competitive matching, as well as access to financial planning and legal assistance so that you can find your financial peace of mind
- Social: We’ll celebrate your milestones together with travel stipends, swag, and high-fives and make sure you’re connected to fellow Chimers through our Chime Resource Groups (CRGs) and company events
Company HQ
Nob Hill, San Francisco, CA
Leadership
Chris Britt
(Co-Founder & CEO)Chris worked as an Accenture Management Consultant for 4 years before roles at CMGI, Comscore Networks, and Visa. They left their position as an SVP of Corporate Development at Green Dot Corporation to co-found Chime in November 2012.
Ryan King
(Co-Founder)Ryan worked at Plaxo for 8 years, first as Lead Engineer and then working their way up to VP of Engineering & COO. They went on to be CTO & Vice President at Comcast Silicon Valley Innovation Centre before co-founding Chime.
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