Creative Director
About The Position
The Creative Director will be a visionary and brand-driven role, leading the creative quality and brand integrity of all marketing and communications designed materials. This role plays a pivotal role in providing creative design direction, inspiring fresh ideas, and vetting all design work to ensure alignment with brand standards and strategic goals. S&C Electric is committed to equal-opportunity employment. All employees and applicants will be considered without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to complete the application, please email us at [email protected].
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Marketing, or related field
- 10+ years of experience in creative direction or senior design roles
- Strong portfolio demonstrating creative leadership, brand stewardship, and design excellence
- Deep understanding of brand systems, design principles, and compliance requirements
- Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and other design tools
- Strategic thinker with a passion for visual storytelling and brand integrity
- Collaborative and confident communicator
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, matrixed environment
- Exceptional communication and presentation abilities
- Advanced problem-solving skills
- A deep understanding of brand strategy and marketing principles
- Experience with cross-functional team collaboration
- Persuasive and negotiation skills
Responsibilities
- Serve as the lead creative voice, guiding the development of compelling visual concepts and storytelling across all channels
- Inspire and challenge internal teams and external partners to push creative boundaries while staying true to brand identity
- Provide clear, actionable creative direction and feedback to elevate design quality and effectiveness
- Introduce innovative design concepts for campaigns, product promotion, and branding initiatives
- Explore and propose new formats and approaches to keep creative output fresh, relevant, and engaging
- Review and approve creative assets (digital, print, video, etc.) for brand consistency, design excellence, and compliance
- Ensure all content adheres to established brand guidelines, tone, and visual identity
- Collaborate with legal, regulatory, and communications teams to ensure creative work meets compliance standards
- Maintain a consistent brand look and feel across all platforms and projects
- Partner with sales and marketing communication, and all digital and communications teams to align creative work with strategic objectives
- Act as a brand ambassador, educating stakeholders on proper brand usage across designs and creative best practices
- Work closely with external agencies and freelancers to educate teams on S&C’s brand standards and hold them accountable to ensure creative output meets expectations and standards
- Responsible for working with stakeholders to maintain clear project timelines and meet preset deadlines
- Champion the evolution of the brand’s visual identity and creative expression
- Stay ahead of design trends, technologies, and industry standards to continuously incorporate fresh ideas and inform creative decisions
- Develop and manage budgets to support creative strategy and brand initiatives
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance
- Attend in-person or virtual meetings as requested or required
- Communicate effectively and respectfully with others
- Other responsibilities as assigned
Benefits
- Competitive and equitable compensation
- Transparency in pay practices
- Annual incentive plan (AIP)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
