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Creative Director

extra holidays - extra parental leave
Remote: 
Full Remote
Contract: 
Salary: 
19 - 145K yearly
Experience: 
Expert & Leadership (>10 years)
Work from: 
Texas (USA), United States

Offer summary

Qualifications:

5+ years of experience in creative leadership role, Bachelor's degree in Marketing or related field, 10+ years of relevant creative strategy experience, Expertise in design software and digital marketing tools, Strong business acumen and market understanding.

Key responsabilities:

  • Develop and execute creative strategies across multiple brands
  • Conceptualize high-impact marketing and advertising campaigns
  • Collaborate with teams to align brand positioning
  • Mentor and empower creative team for brand guideline adherence
  • Analyze performance of creative initiatives using key metrics
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Montrose Environmental Group Large https://www.montrose-env.com/
1001 - 5000 Employees
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Job description

ABOUT YOU

Are you looking for an opportunity to lead creative strategies that advance the brand of a company who is enabling the future of environmental solutions?

Montrose is a rapidly growing global company offering the full spectrum of consulting, testing, treatment, and human health services and technology. We are passionate about continuously innovating and evolving to provide our clients with the latest solutions for their most complex challenges across a range of industries. Join our team at Montrose where you can help build an evolving brand and top-notch marketing program, work with passionate colleagues, and support great clients blazing new paths in the environmental industry. We have 100+ offices across the United States, Canada, Europe, and Australia and over 3,400 employees – all ready to provide solutions for environmental needs.

As the Creative Director, you will help shape our corporate creative function and bring our brand story to life.  Working closely with our SVP, Marketing & Communications and Senior Content and Brand Manager, you will guide the creative team in developing innovative omnichannel campaigns that align with our brand identity and strategy for continued growth as well as helping with brand governance.

Our preference is for this role to be based in Irvine, CA; Denver, CO; Raleigh-Durham, NC; Dallas, TX; or Houston, TX, but we are open to remote applicants for this position.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

Our Mission is: To help protect the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the soil that feeds us, and is supported by our Principles: We Value Our People, We Value Our Community, We Value Our Clients, We Value Our Shareholders. We care for the well-being of our people and offer:

  • Mentorship and professional development resources to advance your career
  • Direct exposure to our industry’s leading experts who are solving the world’s toughest environmental challenges
  • An entrepreneurial environment where you can learn, thrive and collaborate with talented colleagues
  • Opportunities to engage and contribute in our Diversity, Fairness and Inclusion and Women Empowering Leadership employee resource groups
  • Competitive compensation package: annual salary ranging from $125,000 - $145,000 with accomplishments, performance, credentials and geography
  • Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
  • 401k with a competitive 4% employer match
  • Progressive vacation policies, company holidays and paid parental leave benefits to ensure work/life balance
  • A financial assistance program that supports peers in need, known as the Montrose Foundation
  • Access to a student loan planning tool to optimize your student loan payoff plans and compare student loan rates with lenders.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

Reporting to the SVP, of Marketing & Communications, this individual will drive the strategic direction of our diverse brand portfolio influencing business lines, external designers and other creative professionals that will help fostering a vibrant creative culture and establishing a consistent and best-in-class brand standard for Montrose. The primary duties will include:

  • Help develop and execute creative strategies that align with the company’s vision and objectives across multiple brands and markets.
  • Conceptualize and oversee the creation of high-impact marketing, advertising, and thought leadership campaigns, including digital, print, video, and experiential content.
  • Collaborate with Marketing and Sales team to define brand positioning and ensure creative alignment with overall business strategy, inclusive of proposals.
  • Mentor and empower our talented team to ensure all creative work meets brand guidelines, maintains high standards, and delivers a consistent brand message globally.
  • Stay ahead of creative trends, innovations (Ai), and emerging technologies to incorporate cutting-edge concepts into brand campaigns.
  • Lead brainstorming sessions to foster creativity and generate new ideas that push boundaries while staying true to our core brand values.
  • Analyze the performance of creative initiatives and campaigns using key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics.
  • Oversee timelines and deliverables, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
  • Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of creative campaigns, leveraging insights to optimize future projects.
  • Manage the creative department's budget, efficiently allocating resources to maximize the impact of creative initiatives while ensuring cost-effectiveness.
  • Ensure all creative content complies with legal standards, industry regulations, and company policies, including intellectual property rights and accessibility guidelines.
  • Keep brand portal, self-service model and Digital Asset Management (DAM) system up to date

YOUR EXPERTISE AND SKILLS

To perform this job successfully, individuals must be able to perform each duty and responsibility, listed in the A Day in the Life section above, satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties and responsibilities.

  • 5+ years of experience in a creative leadership role, preferably within a marketing or advertising agency.
  • Bachelor/Academic degree (Marketing, Graphic Design, Fine Arts or related field) and 10+ years of relevant creative strategy experience in a global B2B environment or agency
  • A proven track record of developing compelling creative strategies and content that resonates across multiple markets and channels.
  • A thought leader, consistently advocating for and experimenting with the latest best practices in the industry to enhance design and performance outcomes.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with the flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and requirements.
  • Demonstrated hands-on expertise with design software (Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, etc.) and proficiency with digital marketing tools.
  • Excellent communication skills, including the ability to articulate creative concepts clearly and concisely, and to effectively communicate with clients, stakeholders, and team members.
  • Innovative mindset with a passion for creativity and a keen eye for design and aesthetics.
  • Strong business acumen with an understanding of market dynamics and consumer behavior.
  • Adaptability and resilience in navigating complex global markets and brand challenges.
  • Highly effective organization and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage stakeholder expectations.
  • Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally (10-15%)
  • Bonus points if you have experience in the product world and video production

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees so classified. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact 949-988-3500 or careers@montrose-env.com for assistance.

MAKE THE MOVE TO ACCELERATE YOUR CAREER

We are going to be blunt – the way we work may not suit everyone. We are a fast-paced, dynamic and high-growth company. You are your own boss, but you will get tons of guidance and plenty of support from talented, super-smart colleagues and its service providers. Therefore, if freedom, autonomy, and head-scratching professional challenges attract you, we could be the perfect match.

Want to know more about us? Visit montrose-env.com and have fun!

Montrose is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Montrose is committed to recruiting and hiring qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status. Montrose is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its employment for individuals with disabilities.

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Experience

Level of experience: Expert & Leadership (>10 years)
Spoken language(s):
English
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Other Skills

  • Open Mindset
  • Organizational Skills
  • Business Acumen
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Adaptability
  • Time Management
  • Verbal Communication Skills

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