Manager, Creative Director

Capital One • McLean, VA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Capital One Brand Creative is looking for an experienced, innovative, strategic creative leader who has managed and led creative teams. You will inspire and drive change while developing and executing world-class, effective creative strategies for a range of digital channels, including email, web, direct mail, display, video, and social media. You know the formula for developing brand-building, breakthrough creative that drives results, is on target, and on brand. You will keep the team ahead of the curve and build future creative talent and leaders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or military experience
• At least 3 years of experience leading creative teams
• At least 5 years of multi-channel digital marketing experience on client-side or agency

Nice To Haves

• Creative portfolio that includes produced work for large, integrated marketing campaigns
• 5+ years of experience in a Creative Director role
• 4+ of experience directly managing a creative team
• Experience at a large in-house creative team
• Experience working with a Fortune 100 brand

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the team to develop strategically-grounded, insight-driven creative.
• Manage creative talent (Art Directors, Graphic Designers and Copywriters) including a mix of full-time associates, contractors, and agencies.
• Empower and inspire full-time associates through coaching and help them develop in their careers.
• Guide the team in the strategic adoption of AI tools to broaden creative exploration and pressure-test concepts, ensuring our creative talent remains at the forefront of the industry and equipped for the future of the craft.
• Proactively leverage AI to enhance leadership effectiveness, create scalable tools that empower cross-functional partners, and establish new ways to influence strategy and drive alignment across the organization.
• Collaborate with marketing strategists and internal business clients to understand consummate needs, positively influencing marketing strategy and the customer experience.
• Demonstrate expert knowledge of advertising and marketing trends and translate business intent into creative strategies and executions that market products effectively.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the intended audience; interprets market research and tests results, and uses findings to focus targeted marketing messages.
• Build and maintain relationships with a network of partner groups (digital, operations, legal, etc.) to anticipate and proactively address obstacles and establish Brand Creative as a strategic thought partner.
• Present and influence with a convincing and inspiring style to increase buy-in and open the door for new opportunities - both for your team and department.
• Leverage AI tools to spark new ideas and enhance the , using technology to complement and scale your artistic vision

Benefits

• comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being
• performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager