Director of Creative

Protective Life

Agency Creative Lead overseeing and collaborating with creative teams and external partners. Delivering high-quality creative solutions aligning with business goals.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $92,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in creative leadership, brand management, and project management, with a strong focus on team mentorship and collaboration. Proficient in utilizing creative software to develop innovative strategies that align with business goals and brand identity.

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Creative LeadershipBrand ManagementProject ManagementAdobe Creative SuiteTeam Management

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Hard Skills

Creative StrategyDesign PrinciplesMultimedia ProductionStorytellingProject Management

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationCollaborationMentorshipOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

Adobe Creative SuiteFigmaWorkfront

Industry Keywords

Creative Team ManagementPerformance ReviewsQuality StandardsCross-Functional CollaborationIndustry Trends

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manages the daily operations of the creative team, including designers, writers, and multimedia specialists.
Provide clear direction, mentorship, and support to foster a collaborative and innovative work environment.
Develops and implements processes and workflows to ensure efficient and effective project management.
Conduct regular performance reviews and provides constructive feedback to team members.
Executes comprehensive creative strategies that align with the company's brand identity and business goals.
Work closely with project managers to allocate resources effectively and prioritize projects based on business needs.
Ensures all creative outputs meet quality standards and brand guidelines.
Fosters strong relationships with cross-functional teams
Collaborates with external vendors/agencies to ensure creative consistency and quality.
Stays current on creative industry trends through industry publications, research, and participation in internal/external activities, conferences and events.

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years’ experience in a creative leadership role
Demonstrated experience in brand management and leading and motivating teams.
Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Marketing, Communications, Copywriting, or a related field
Strong leadership and team management skills.
Excellent understanding of design principles, multimedia production, and storytelling.
Proficiency in creative software, including Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.), Figma, and Workfront
Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
Ability to think strategically and translate business objectives into creative solutions.
Strong project management and organizational skills
Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple high-visibility, high-urgency projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance
mental health benefits
employee assistance program
paid time off
paid parental leave
short-term disability
cultural observance day
contributions to healthcare accounts
pension plan
401(k) plan with Company matching
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