Auris | formerly Heartland is hiring : Creative Director in Oklahoma City

At Acrisure, we’re revolutionizing payroll processing and putting the human back into human capital management through people-powered software solutions. Our mission is to empower small businesses with tools to foster the growth of their most valuable asset, their people. As a rapidly scaling division of Acrisure, we’re investing in operational excellence, marketing enablement and trade show strategy to fuel our next stage of growth.

Position Overview

We are seeking a visionary Creative Director to lead the development and execution of Acrisure Payroll’s brand identity and creative strategy. This role will own the look, feel, and voice of the brand, ensuring consistency and impact across all customer touchpoints.

The ideal candidate is equal parts brand architect and creative leader, capable of setting the creative vision while also rolling up their sleeves to guide the design and copy teams, partner with external agencies and bring bold ideas to life.

Responsibilities

Define and lead the creative vision for Acrisure Payroll’s new brand launch and ongoing evolution.

Develop and maintain brand identity systems including logos, typography, color palettes, design templates and brand voice guidelines.

Oversee the creation of multi-channel marketing campaigns (digital, social, email, events, video, print).

Collaborate closely with growth marketing, leadership and others to align creative with business strategy.

Direct and mentor designers, copywriters and other creative talent (internal and external).

Manage relationships with creative and brand agencies as needed for campaign and asset development.

Ensure brand consistency across all marketing channels, sales enablement materials and customer experiences.

Stay current on creative, design and cultural trends to keep the brand relevant and competitive.

Drive innovation in storytelling and creative expression to differentiate Acrisure Payroll in the marketplace.

Qualifications

10+ years of experience in creative roles, with at least 3–5 years in a senior or director-level creative leadership position.

Proven track record of building and launching new brands (preferably in B2B, fintech, SaaS or HR / payroll).

Strong portfolio showcasing brand development, campaign creative and multi-channel execution.

Expertise in design, branding and creative direction across digital, print and experiential.

Strong understanding of brand strategy, storytelling and customer engagement.

Excellent leadership, communication and presentation skills.

Experience managing agencies and contractors to deliver high-quality creative work.

Ability to balance big-picture vision with tactical execution in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Information

Acrisure is committed to employing a diverse workforce. All applications will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

To Executive Search Firms & Staffing Agencies : Acrisure does not accept unsolicited resumes from any agencies that have not signed a mutual service agreement. All unsolicited resumes will be considered Acrisure’s property and Acrisure will not be obligated to pay a referral fee. This includes resumes submitted directly to Hiring Managers without contacting Acrisure’s Human Resources Talent Department.

Seniority Level

Director

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Design, Art / Creative, and Information Technology

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