Creative Manager - Digital
Visual Comfort & Co. · Skokie, IL · 3 wk ago
On-siteArt & Creative$99k–$104k/yrFull-time
Who we are
Visual Comfort & Co. is the premier resource for decorative and architectural lighting, ceiling fans, system controls and automated shading solutions from the most influential designers in the world. We are proud to offer a market-leading range of premium products across categories, styles and price points, remaining committed to beautiful design and, above all, a world-class customer experience.
About the role
This position is responsible for collaborating with cross-functional teams to lead the development and execution of compelling digital campaigns across web, email, social media, motion content, and emerging AI-driven creative workflows.
Responsibilities
- Oversight of the creative process from concept through delivery, ensuring alignment with brand standards
- Driving audience engagement
- Supporting performance-focused initiatives by producing high-quality digital assets at scale
- Lead the creative development of integrated digital campaigns across website, email marketing, paid and organic social, and digital advertising channels
- Ensure all creative output reflects a cohesive brand identity, maintaining excellence in typography, imagery, tone, and design execution across all platforms
- Create high-impact digital assets including landing page visuals, email modules, social content packages, motion graphics, and short-form video
- Collaborate with internal teams or external partners to produce motion-based storytelling and dynamic content for digital channels
- Explore and integrate AI tools into creative workflows to enhance ideation, content iteration, personalization, and production efficiency while maintaining brand integrity
- Partner closely with marketing, e-commerce, product, and leadership teams to translate business goals into engaging creative solutions
- Manage multiple creative timelines simultaneously, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on brand, and within scope
- Provide direction, feedback, and mentorship to designers, freelancers, and creative partners as needed
- Support select print initiatives such as catalogs, retail collateral, or event materials, ensuring alignment with broader campaign creative
- Works effectively with others in a team environment to accomplish organizational goals and to identify and resolve problems
- Exhibits and adheres to the established Visual Comfort Company Values
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Marketing, Communications, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years of experience in a creative management or digital design leadership role
- Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in digital campaign work across web, email, social, and motion
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects); familiarity with Figma preferred
- Experience working within brand guidelines while driving creative innovation
- Understanding of performance marketing creative, digital best practices, and platform-specific design needs
- Comfort with AI-assisted creative tools and an interest in modern content production workflows
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with a strong attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and changing priorities
- Ability to achieve results both independently and through others by fostering a spirit of teamwork and cooperation
- Demonstrate exceptional communication across all contact channels, including email, chat and phone
Qualifications
- Available to work a flexible schedule including weekends, early mornings, late evenings
What you will bring
- Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered for this role
Pay
Compensation Range: $99,000 - $104,000
Schedule
Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm