Manager, Creative Director

Capital One • McLean, VA

2d • $138,100 - $189,200

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 print and 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

Nice To Haves

• At least 5 years of experience as a Creative Director
• Creative portfolio that includes produced work for large, integrated marketing campaigns
• Experience at a large in-house creative team
• Experience working with a Fortune 100 brand
• 2+ years of experience leveraging emerging AI technology such as Gemini or Claude

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.
• 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.

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