Kikoff's credit building app is the the fastest way to build credit safely, with plans from $5/month. Backed by Lightspeed.
About the role
We’re looking for a Creative Director to lead our video and visual design teams and shape the next chapter of Kikoff’s creative, bringing exceptional creative judgment and a strong understanding of what makes performance advertising effective. You’ll help define our visual identity and lead evergreen performance creative across TV, paid social, and other marketing channels, making our brands more recognizable and driving efficient acquisition. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- 10+ years in advertising, design, or creative roles, including 5+ years managing and developing creative teams
- Exceptional taste and strong art direction skills across video and visual design
- Experience defining or significantly evolving a brand’s visual identity and applying it consistently across channels
- Deep expertise in evergreen performance creative, especially paid social, with a track record of driving measurable business results
- TV advertising experience and a strong portfolio spanning TV and paid social, with clear examples of your role and impact
- Strong post-production experience, including directing editors and giving actionable feedback on edits, motion, sound, and finishing
More about this role
Kikoff: The Fintech Powering Financial Security at Scale
Kikoff is a profitable, pre-IPO fintech company on a mission to empower everyone to achieve financial security. With record revenue growth in 2025 and a unicorn valuation, we've built a suite of products that help millions of people build credit, access liquidity, and save money.
We're scaling fast. Join us if you want to build something meaningful and help millions of people move forward financially.
This is a consumer fintech startup, and you will be working with serial entrepreneurs who have built strong consumer brands and innovative products. We value extreme ownership, clear communication, a strong sense of craftsmanship, and the desire to create lasting work and work relationships. Yes, you can build an exciting business AND have real-life real-customer impact.
We’re looking for a Creative Director to lead our video and visual design teams and shape the next chapter of Kikoff’s creative, bringing exceptional creative judgment and a strong understanding of what makes performance advertising effective. You’ll help define our visual identity and lead evergreen performance creative across TV, paid social, and other...
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