Director, Creative Services (Denver, CO or Cedar Rapids, IA) – Hybrid

About the role

Responsible for the direction and development of creative materials that reinforce Transamerica brand and product positioning across all our business channels and platforms. This includes the management of a design team to conceptualize and create brand assets (video, digital and print) for Transamerica through assignments, deadlines, reviews, and feedback.

Responsibilities

• Manage design team resources guiding direction and execution to ensure project objectives are met.
• Concept, design and complete materials for execution in video, digital, and print formats to support campaign and marketing needs.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders on Marketing strategy to ensure alignment with Marketing channel objectives.
• Make decisions regarding department resources, budget allocation, outsourcing services, and freelance needs.
• Work with Art Directors, graphic designers and content team on creative development to understand requirements and goals to be communicated.
• Maintain a deep understanding of company products and branding, ensuring adherence to brand standards.
• Identify new tools, technologies, templates or processes to improve efficiency and creative output.
• Create a culture of continual learning and engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, design, advertising, design, digital media or related field
• 10 years of experience in a creative marketing role
• Five years of management experience leading and developing teams
• Experience leading creative projects and conceptualizing ideas in a team environment
• Strategic thinker and decision-maker to drive results
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Video, HTML, and general CMS knowledge
• Strong communication, problem-solving, negotiating, and relationship building skills
• Deadline and detail oriented, organized, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in financial services or a creative agency environment
• Presentations skills

What We Offer

• Compensation
• Benefits Package
• Pension Plan
• 401k Match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Disability Insurance
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employee Discounts
• Career Training & Development Opportunities
• Health and Work/Life Balance Benefits
• Be Well Company holistic wellness program
• Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Back-Up Care Program
• PTO for Volunteer Hours
• Employee Matching Gifts Program
• Employee Resource Groups
• Inclusion and Diversity Programs
• Employee Recognition Program
• Referral Bonus Programs