Brand Creative Director

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Candescent is the leading cloud-based digital banking solutions provider for financial institutions. We are transforming digital banking with intelligent, cloud-powered solutions that connect account opening, digital banking, and branch experiences for financial institutions. Our advanced technology and developer tools enable seamless, differentiated customer journeys that elevate trust, service, and innovation. Success here requires flexibility in a fast-paced environment, a client-first mindset, and a commitment to delivering consistent, reliable results as part of a performance-driven, values-led team.  

With team members around the world, Candescent is an equal opportunity employer.

We are seeking a Brand & Creative Director to own the execution, governance, and evolution of our visual brand identity across all touchpoints. This is a hands-on role responsible for translating brand strategy into consistent, high-quality visual  this role, you will personally design, proof, and approve high-impact brand assets while building the systems and standards that allow our brand to scale.

You will serve as the single owner of visual quality across marketing, sales, product marketing, PR, events, and executive communications.

This role is not advisory or review-only. It consolidates visual strategy, execution, proofing, and physical brand ownership into a single accountable function. Success requires direct execution, active proofing, and day-to-day ownership of how the brand shows up in the market.
** Key Responsibilities
** Visual Brand Ownership & Governance
· Own and actively manage the company’s visual identity across all channels and touchpoints.
· Translate brand strategy and positioning, defined in partnership with the Head of Brand & Global Communications, into clear, compelling visual expression
· Define, document, and evolve visual brand standards, including typography, color, layout, iconography, imagery, data visualization, and motion as necessary
· Enforce brand standards through active proofing, approvals, and corrections
· Serve as the final visual authority for all external-facing assets

Design Execution & Asset Creation (Core Responsibility)
· Personally design and produce high-impact brand assets, including:o Executive, board, and leadership PowerPoint presentation so Sales and marketing decks as neededo Thought leadership reports, whitepapers, and POV contento Infographics and data visualizationso Campaign and internal communications assetso Event and physical brand materials
· Design and manage physical brand assets, including office signage, environmental graphics, way finding, and branded office environments
· Lead the development of presentation systems and templates that scale across teams
· Support office openings, renovations, and events with cohesive, on-brand physical design solutions
· Step in to execute when quality, clarity, speed, or visibility requires direct ownership

Proofing, Quality Control & Brand Enforcement
· Proof and approve all external-facing visual assets prior to release
· Ensure accuracy, consistency, hierarchy, and brand alignment across materials
· Identify and correct brand drift and inconsistent execution across teams

Cross-Functional Collaboration
· Partner closely with marketing, product, sales, communications, and executive teams to bring business priorities to life visually
· Support executive communications by elevating the quality and clarity of leadership-facing materials
· Align closely with the Head of Brand & Global Communications to ensure visual execution reinforces brand narrative and positioning

Vendor & Partner Management
· Manage and direct external designers, agencies, and vendors as needed
· Provide clear creative direction, feedback, and final approvals
· Ensure all third-party work adheres to established brand standards

What Success Looks Like
· The brand is visually consistent, polished, and recognizable across all touchpoints
· Executive- and customer-facing materials are clear, confident,…