Director, Business Lead at Visa

San Francisco, California, United States

Visa Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Payments, Financial Technology, Marketing, AdvertisingIndustries

Requirements

  • Visionary Global Brand Creative leader with creative instinct and strategic depth
  • Experience seeing the big picture while diving into the craft that makes ideas resonate
  • Background from an agency or in-house creative studio
  • Proven ability to lead teams and ideas that win hearts, minds, and awards
  • Experience shaping campaigns that influence culture, inspire conversations, and set new standards for creative work
  • Restlessly curious, always scanning culture and technology for emerging trends
  • Ability to build, mentor, and inspire teams that thrive on innovation while maintaining excellence
  • Thrives in dynamic, fast-moving environments with openness, collaboration, and genuine joy in the work
  • Experience as an account/brand business creative leader who believes in the power of ideas to influence culture

Responsibilities

  • Lead the full creative development process for Visa’s global brand campaigns and sponsorship activations—from business brief to global rollout
  • Translate business goals into compelling creative strategies and integrated marketing campaigns that drive awareness, cultural relevance, and commercial impact
  • Serve as the Directly Responsible Individual (DRI) for assigned programs, defining RACIs, KPIs, and ensuring flawless execution across all phases—briefing, ideation, testing, production, toolkit development, deployment, and optimization
  • Represent the Global Brand Creative team in all sponsorship forums, leading cross-functional alignment and collaboration
  • Oversee the creative direction and execution of Visa’s marquee global sponsorships and innovation initiatives—including the FIFA World Cup 2026, emerging platforms/partnerships, and the Olympic Games
  • Drive the development of creative assets and toolkits that maintain global brand consistency while allowing flexibility
  • Guide the entire creative journey—from insight to idea to execution—ensuring every asset delivers creative brilliance and strategic clarity
  • Collaborate closely with internal and external creative minds across strategy, production, and design to bring work to life at a global scale
  • Build, mentor, and inspire a global creative team pushing boundaries of innovation

Skills

Global Brand Strategy
Creative Leadership
Campaign Management
Team Leadership
Brand Storytelling
Sponsorship Activation
Strategic Planning
Agency Experience
Creative Production

Visa

Global digital payment network provider

About Visa

Visa operates a global digital payment network that facilitates electronic payments for millions of people daily. The company connects consumers, businesses, financial institutions, and governments, allowing them to make transactions using Visa cards. Each time a card is used, Visa earns money through transaction, service, and data processing fees. Unlike many competitors, Visa focuses on expanding access to financial services for underserved communities and supporting local economies. The company's goal is to promote financial inclusivity and drive sustainable commerce, ensuring that more people can participate in the global economy.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
1958Year Founded
$55.8MTotal Funding
ANGEL_INDIVIDUALCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance.
Life Insurance.
Dental Insurance.
Disability Insurance.
Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance.

Risks

CBDCs could reduce reliance on Visa's payment network.
'Buy Now, Pay Later' services may decrease traditional credit card transactions.
Fintech startups offering zero-fee transactions could pressure Visa's revenue model.

Differentiation

Visa operates a global digital payment network connecting millions daily.
The company focuses on financial inclusivity and sustainability in its operations.
Visa collaborates with central banks on Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs).

Upsides

Visa's partnership with fintechs enhances cross-border payment solutions.
Adoption of blockchain technology could revolutionize digital payments.
AI-driven fraud detection systems are reducing fraudulent activities.

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