Sullivan & Cromwell LLP

Creative Director

Sullivan & Cromwell LLP

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Chicago • Illinois • United States

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Salary

💰 $154,968 - $205,332 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Serve as the lead creative voice, guiding the development of compelling visual concepts and storytelling across all channels
  • Inspire and challenge internal teams and external partners to push creative boundaries while staying true to brand identity
  • Provide clear, actionable creative direction and feedback to elevate design quality and effectiveness
  • Introduce innovative design concepts for campaigns, product promotion, and branding initiatives
  • Explore and propose new formats and approaches to keep creative output fresh, relevant, and engaging
  • Review and approve creative assets (digital, print, video, etc.) for brand consistency, design excellence, and compliance
  • Ensure all content adheres to established brand guidelines, tone, and visual identity
  • Collaborate with legal, regulatory, and communications teams to ensure creative work meets compliance standards
  • Maintain a consistent brand look and feel across all platforms and projects
  • Partner with sales and marketing communication, and all digital and communications teams to align creative work with strategic objectives
  • Act as a brand ambassador, educating stakeholders on proper brand usage across designs and creative best practices
  • Work closely with external agencies and freelancers to educate teams on S&C’s brand standards and hold them accountable to ensure creative output meets expectations and standards
  • Responsible for working with stakeholders to maintain clear project timelines and meet preset deadlines
  • Champion the evolution of the brand’s visual identity and creative expression
  • Stay ahead of design trends, technologies, and industry standards to continuously incorporate fresh ideas and inform creative decisions
  • Develop and manage budgets to support creative strategy and brand initiatives

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Marketing, or related field
  • 10+ years of experience in creative direction or senior design roles
  • Strong portfolio demonstrating creative leadership, brand stewardship, and design excellence
  • Deep understanding of brand systems, design principles, and compliance requirements
  • Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and other design tools
  • Strategic thinker with a passion for visual storytelling and brand integrity
  • Collaborative and confident communicator
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, matrixed environment
  • Exceptional communication and presentation abilities
  • Advanced problem-solving skills
  • A deep understanding of brand strategy and marketing principles
  • Experience with cross-functional team collaboration
  • Persuasive and negotiation skills
Benefits
  • Competitive and equitable compensation
  • Opportunities to impact on and off the job positively
  • Annual incentive plan (AIP), subject to eligibility criteria
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
creative directionvisual storytellingdesign principlesbrand systemscompliance requirementsproject managementbudget managementdesign excellencecreative strategycross-functional collaboration
Soft Skills
attention to detailstrategic thinkingcommunicationpresentation skillsproblem-solvingcollaborationpersuasionnegotiationleadershipinspiration
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Graphic DesignBachelor’s degree in Visual CommunicationsBachelor’s degree in Marketing