Creative Director

Are you ready to join a growing team that puts a premium on productivity and has an award-winning culture centered around transforming talented employees into effective business leaders? Then BHG Financial is the place for you. 

In 2001, we started with an idea, an opportunity, and $25,000. Back then, our focus was strictly on serving those in the medical industry. With healthcare in our heritage, we soon expanded to serve high-earning professionals in many other industries, providing all with leading-edge financial solutions, including our extensive network of community banks.

Today, BHG Financial has firmly established its legacy as a leader in the financial services space. Founded on the philosophy of a better way to borrow, we are dedicated to helping accomplished professionals, small businesses, and institutions build upon their success through innovative financial solutions, a hassle-free process, and personalized concierge service.

Our relentless commitment to the success of our customers is part of what has made BHG Financial thrive. We take a 360-degree view of our customers to tailor the best solutions for their financial aspirations. Today's professionals have multiple sources of income, not just their paycheck. Therefore, it is essential to factor those in when making responsible lending decisions. Our continued focus on data, analytics, and proprietary modeling has enabled faster funding for our customers.

From business to personal loans to relationships with community banks, the country’s top professionals and business owners rely on us for our exceptional financial solutions and concierge service to continue their success and legacy.

Who You Are:

You are a motivational leader, effective problem solver and creative visionary who captivates audiences, stirs emotions, and drives action through visually compelling storytelling.

With cross-functional experience, you skillfully bring complex designs to life and seamlessly transition between print, web, and digital formats. Fearless in exploring unique, outside-the-box ideas, you seek a team environment where you can inspire, innovate, and balance both collaborative and independent work.

Passionate about transforming messaging into impactful design, you stay at the forefront of design tools and thrive in fast-paced/deadline-driven settings, managing multiple projects and concepts with agility and precision.

What You'll Do

• Creative Leadership and Collaboration:
• Assist with creative direction, strategy and campaign development that meets business objectives.
• Translate marketing objectives into clear, motivating creative strategies.
• Lead and drive concept and design initiatives for assigned business units across web, digital, and print, ensuring innovative, visually compelling solutions that align with brand and marketing strategies.
• Collaborate with Marketing leaders on large-scale initiatives, contributing to and refining creative solutions.
• Partner efficiently with project managers, marketing managers, designers, and copywriters to ensure cohesive project execution, alignment on objectives, and the highest quality standards across all deliverables.
• Serve as an authority on our visual design language, setting and upholding design standards while inspiring the team to execute cohesively across all channels.
• Conduct brainstorming sessions with creative team, while maintaining strategic thinking.




Creative Execution and Technical Expertise:

• Take a hands-on role in conceptualizing, designing, and executing a diverse range of advertising and marketing materials for brand building and performance marketing, ensuring alignment with business objectives and brand guidelines.
• Demonstrate expert design skills and proficiency with design programs at each stage of the process, maintaining high-quality standards and consistency.
• Take ownership of projects from inception to production, ensuring a deep understanding of the creative workflow and effective use of tools like Asana for project management.
• Stay current on best practices, emerging technologies, and design trends to continuously bring fresh ideas and techniques into the creative process.
• Prioritize work and resources, and establish production schedules




Team Management and Development:

• Take on a role of a working manager, supporting the creative team while completing significant individual responsibilities.
• Build meaningful relationships within the team, fostering a culture of excellence, teamwork, and collaboration.
• Mentor and coach junior creatives, providing guidance and career-broadening opportunities to support their growth.
• Review, provide feedback, and approve work to ensure alignment with brand standards, creative vision, and project goals.
• Encourage a culture of creative problem-solving, empowering team members to take initiative and innovate within their roles.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in advertising, graphic design, visual communication, or a related field.
• 10+ years of professional experience in an agency or in-house setting.
• 3+ years of leadership experience: prior Creative Director experience preferred.
• Strong eye for typography and other fundamentals of advertising, branding, and graphic design, with the ability to apply them effectively in concept and layout.
• Solid understanding of marketing, production, website design, corporate identity, advertising, and multimedia design.
• Exceptional conceptual and design problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in the latest versions of relevant design programs, including Mac OS, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat, Figma, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to give and receive constructive feedback with a positive attitude.
• Excellent prioritization skills, with the ability to meet deadlines with moderate supervision.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, both verbal and written.
• Desire to exceed aggressive goals.

Life at BHG Financial

At BHG Financial, we work hard and aren’t afraid to take risks. Since the beginning, our core values of PMA (positive mental attitude), team player, and loyalty have been the driving force behind every interaction we have between each other and our customers. We have a healthy respect for the daily grind, yet we value work/life balance. We believe that all employees should have the opportunity to lead and that good ideas can come from anyone. From the top down, our leaders are actively involved not only in strategic oversight and running the business, but also in the well-being and growth of all employees. We consider people our #1 asset, and help employees realize their full potential, set and exceed their goals, and explore new opportunities for personal and professional development.

Why You Should Join BHG Financial

We strive to offer amenities, opportunities, events, and programming that support the interests of our teams, while furthering the culture that makes us Great Place to Work® certified. Some of the benefits you can expect when you join BHG Financial include:

•Medical/Rx/Dental/Vision coverage for employees and their eligible family members

•Competitive PTO and vacation policies

•1 Friday off each month for Wellness Weekends

•Company 401(k) plan with employer contributions after one year

•Company-sponsored training and certification opportunities

•Quarterly award ceremonies where top achievers are celebrated and receive additional bonuses

•Ongoing volunteer opportunities to give back to the community through our BHG Cares program

If you’re ready for a career where you can exercise your passions, be surrounded by co-workers who are relentlessly committed to service, and have a team-player mindset, apply today!

BHG Financial is committed to equal treatment and opportunity in all aspects of recruitment, selection, and employment without regard to gender, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, disability, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other category protected under the law. BHG Financial is an equal opportunity employer; committed to a community of inclusion, and an environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.