Marketing Creative Design Manager

Toyota • Plano, TX

2d

About The Position

Toyota Financial Services (TFS) is seeking a passionate and highly motivated Marketing Creative Design Manager to lead its in-house creative team. This role is responsible for developing and executing strategic design and marketing materials to drive sales volume and customer/dealer loyalty. The Marketing Creative Design Manager will support the Marketing & Brand Department's objective to ensure creative output aligns with business growth, customer engagement, and brand consistency across all major marketing channels and executive communications. The ideal candidate will be a strategic partner who fosters innovation, drives critical design decisions, and ensures creative deliverables are executed with excellence, on time, and within budget.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Graphic Design, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience successfully leading creative teams and managing high-volume design projects.
• Ability to manage budgets, develop strategy, and oversee vendor partner relationships.
• Experience presenting to executive leadership and providing actionable creative feedback and design direction.
• Strong project management skills with attention to detail, including proficiency in project management tools like Workfront or similar tools.
• Advanced knowledge of MS PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and Teams.
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal skills, along with an analytical mindset.
• Ability to travel up to 10% as business needs require.
• Must have the right to work in the United States and not require Toyota support or sponsorship for immigration-related employment now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• An MBA or advanced degree in Marketing, Communications, Graphic Design, or a related field.
• Experience in captive finance or automotive industry.
• Experience working at or consulting with an ad agency.
• Experience in video production and/or creative direction.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team of 6 Creative Designers through coaching, development, and mentoring in a collaborative, inclusive environment.
• Drive creative strategy across B2C and B2B work, ensuring digital, video, UI/UX, and print assets align with brand guidelines and business goals.
• Manage a complex, fast-paced portfolio of projects by prioritizing work, chairing creative reviews, and maintaining efficient workflow in Workfront.
• Collaborate with internal business partners and leadership to transform business needs into compelling design solutions, including executive presentation decks and national sales incentive programs.
• Oversee strategic vendor relationships and annual budgets, including partnerships with stock image and external print providers.
• Champion brand excellence as a member of the Marketing & Brand Leadership team by contributing to annual marketing plans and ensuring all deliverables meet quality and compliance standards.

Benefits

• Professional growth and development programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount
• Toyota Team Member Lease Vehicle Program (if applicable)
• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family
• Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match, as well as an annual retirement contribution from Toyota
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Referral services related to prenatal services, adoption, childcare, schools and more
• Tax Advantaged Accounts (Health Savings Account, Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA)
• Relocation assistance (if applicable)

What This Job Offers

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