Chicago, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
$140k–$160k/yr
About Rewards Network For 41 years, Rewards Network has been helping restaurants grow revenue, increase traffic, and boost customer engagement through innovative financial, marketing services, and premier dining rewards …
Skills: Brand stewardship, Design systems, Team leadership, Figma, Adobe CC
Chicago, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
$75k–$180k/yr
Who we are: Burson, part of WPP, is the global communications leader built to create value for clients through reputation. With highly specialized teams, industry-leading technologies and breakthrough creative, we help b…
Skills: Financial communications, Investor relations, Corporate reputation, Strategic counsel, Narrative development
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$75k–$108k/yr
Company Description Infinite Roar, Publicis Media's fastest-growing agency, is the new force in the media landscape. We are built for those clients looking to drive transformation, and we’ve created an approach especiall…
Skills: Digital media planning, Communication planning, Media strategy, Project management, Leadership
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$97k–$140k/yr
Company Description Infinite Roar, Publicis Media's fastest-growing agency, is the new force in the media landscape. We are built for those clients looking to drive transformation, and we’ve created an approach especiall…
Skills: Paid social media, Campaign management, Team leadership, Media strategy, Excel
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$121k–$174k/yr
Company Description Infinite Roar, Publicis Media's fastest-growing agency, is the new force in the media landscape. We are built for those clients looking to drive transformation, and we’ve created an approach especiall…
Skills: Paid social strategy, Campaign management, Team leadership, Media planning, Excel
Chicago, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
$66k–$91k/yr
Company Description About Publicis Commerce: Informed by data, our passionate team strives to deliver Hero Moments for our clients’ brands in the final mile of the retail customer journey. We pride ourselves on being abl…
Skills: Art direction, Graphic arts, Shopper marketing, Retailer promotions, Adobe creative suite
NBCUniversalChicago, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
$95k–$120k/yr
Company Description NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to l…
Skills: Digital design, Content management systems, Digital asset management, Photoshop, Illustrator
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$67k–$970k/yr
Company Description EVERSANA INTOUCH® is a global, full-service marketing agency network serving the life sciences industry, and is the first – and only – agency network to be part of a fully integrated commercialization…
Skills: Brand Management, Creative Operations, AI Content Production, Template Management, Quality Assurance
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$121k–$174k/yr
Company Description A global creative constellation built for what’s next—uniting the human vision of the Leo Burnett network with the innovation of Publicis Worldwide. Leo is HI × AI: Human Insight, Human Ideas, Human I…
Skills: Account management, Integrated marketing, Team leadership, Client partnership, Strategic planning
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$121k–$174k/yr
Company Description A global creative constellation built for what’s next—uniting the human vision of the Leo Burnett network with the innovation of Publicis Worldwide. Leo is HI × AI: Human Insight, Human Ideas, Human I…
Skills: Account management, Strategic planning, Business development, Team leadership, QSR marketing
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$121k–$174k/yr
Company Description Infinite Roar, Publicis Media's fastest-growing agency, is the new force in the media landscape. We are built for those clients looking to drive transformation, and we’ve created an approach especiall…
Skills: Media planning, Strategic planning, Digital media, Budget management, Channel allocation
Chicago, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
$100k–$105k/yr
At Cision, we believe in empowering every individual to make an impact. Here, your voice is heard, your ideas are valued, and your unique perspective fuels our collective success. As part of our global team, you'll thriv…
Skills: Account Management, Sales Strategy, Renewal Management, Revenue Forecasting, Pipeline Inspection
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$70k–$90k/yr
Product Development Engineer The Radio Flyer Company is known for our iconic little red wagon, and we are always dreaming up FUNomenal new ways to deliver joy to families by introducing new products every year. A recogni…
Skills: SolidWorks, Mechanical engineering, Injection molding, Blow molding, Stamping
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$135k–$194k/yr
Company Description Infinite Roar, Publicis Media's fastest-growing agency, is the new force in the media landscape. We are built for those clients looking to drive transformation, and we’ve created an approach especiall…
Skills: Audience strategy, Ad-tech, Martech, Data-led integration, Digital media planning
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$135k–$194k/yr
Company Description Infinite Roar, Publicis Media's fastest-growing agency, is the new force in the media landscape. We are built for those clients looking to drive transformation, and we’ve created an approach especiall…
Skills: Media analytics, Measurement strategy, Data storytelling, Client leadership, People management
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$50k–$66k/yr
Company Description Infinite Roar, Publicis Media's fastest-growing agency, is the new force in the media landscape. We are built for those clients looking to drive transformation, and we’ve created an approach especiall…
Skills: SEO, SEM, Keyword research, Meta data development, Quality assurance
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$75k–$108k/yr
Company Description Infinite Roar, Publicis Media's fastest-growing agency, is the new force in the media landscape. We are built for those clients looking to drive transformation, and we’ve created an approach especiall…
Skills: Programmatic buying, Campaign management, Bid management, Digital media, DSPs
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$50k–$66k/yr
Company Description Infinite Roar, Publicis Media's fastest-growing agency, is the new force in the media landscape. We are built for those clients looking to drive transformation, and we’ve created an approach especiall…
Skills: Paid social media, Campaign management, Meta, Twitter, Linkedin
Chicago, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
Who We Are VML is a global creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce to create connected brands that drive growth. Guided by a Human First philosophy, VML is known for its innovat…
Skills: Strategy, Data Analysis, Consumer Insights, Growth Mining, Audience Intelligence
Chicago, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
Company description Infinite Roar, Publicis Media's fastest-growing agency, is the new force in the media landscape. We are built for those clients looking to drive transformation, and we’ve created an approach esp…
Skills: Audience strategy, Ad-tech, Martech, Data-led integration, Digital media planning
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The Creative Director will lead internal and external teams to develop and protect brand experiences across marketing, product, and physical spaces. They are responsible for scaling design systems, overseeing creative operations, and collaborating cross-functionally to ensure brand integrity.
Candidates must have a bachelor's degree and at least 6 years of experience in creative or design, including 2 years in a leadership role. Proficiency in Figma, Adobe CC, and experience managing creative workflows and cross-functional stakeholders is required.
About Rewards Network
For 41 years, Rewards Network has been helping restaurants grow revenue, increase traffic, and boost customer engagement through innovative financial, marketing services, and premier dining rewards programs. By offering unique card-linked offers, we introduce diners to fantastic restaurant experiences, leveraging advanced technology and data analytics to deliver value to restaurants, diners, and our strategic partners' loyalty programs.
Our Culture
At Rewards Network, you'll be part of a driven and diverse team that excels in collaboration, issue resolution, and taking ownership of both personal growth and the company's success. We take pride in partnering with the world's most powerful loyalty programs to drive full-price paying customers to local restaurants through marketing services and flexible funding options. Our engaging and rewarding environment is designed to help you gain your full potential.
Job Overview
The In-House Creative Director is the guardian of the visual representation of our brand. You will lead an internal team of designers, and external content teams to build differentiated, consistent, sophisticated, recognizable, and engaging brand experiences across every instance where Rewards Network is present: marketing, product, service, digital and physical spaces.
The scope extends well beyond our own brand. Rewards Network powers nearly 20 white label, well established loyalty programs, giving you the opportunity to represent and bring to life some of the most recognized brands globally while ensuring each experience is distinctive, engaging, and true to the partner’s brand.
By working cross-functionally across every team, you ensure that brand identity and integrity shines consistently for our restaurant customers, our loyalty partners, our dining members, our investors, and broadly across our industry. By deeply understanding the competitive landscape, you ensure that our brand is recognized amongst our competitors by differentiated, sophisticated design that communicates thought leadership and success.
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Comprehensive benefits package, which includes:
Fintech helping restaurants thrive through loyalty programs, data insights, and flexible funding | Connecting 25M diners
Rewards Network® is a Chicago-based fintech company founded in 1984 that helps restaurants thrive through data-driven marketing, loyalty programs, and flexible funding solutions. For over 40 years, Rewards Network has worked with restaurants nationwide to help drive measurable revenue and long-term customer loyalty. Rewards Network connects more than 20,000 restaurants to a network of 25 million dining members through partnerships with leading loyalty brands across travel, fintech, and consumer platforms. These include major programs that diners already use, allowing Rewards Network to position restaurants directly within customers’ everyday spending habits. At the core of Rewards Network is its pay-for-performance model, which ensures restaurants only pay when diners spend. This approach eliminates wasted marketing spend and ties every dollar directly to real customer visits and revenue generation. Rewards Network also equips restaurant operators with advanced analytics, actionable insights, and detailed reporting tools. These tools allow restaurants to better understand customer behavior, track repeat visits, evaluate performance, and make smarter operational and marketing decisions. In addition, Rewards Network provides flexible funding solutions tied to future revenue, enabling restaurants to access capital without traditional loan structures. This helps operators manage cash flow, invest in growth, and adapt to seasonal business needs. With over 400 employees, Rewards Network continues to innovate while staying true to its mission: when local restaurants thrive, communities thrive. Rewards Network has earned industry recognition, including being named one of Chicago’s Best Places to Work in 2026.
Offices: 525 W Monroe St, Ste. 600, Chicago, Illinois 60661, US
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