Creative Director

Sullivan & Cromwell LLP

Creative Director leading creative quality and brand integrity of marketing materials. Guiding design direction and inspiring fresh ideas for S&C Electric's visual storytelling.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $154,968 - $205,333 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in creative direction, brand stewardship, and visual storytelling, with a strong focus on design excellence and compliance. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects while maintaining brand integrity.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Creative DirectionAdobe Creative Suite ProficiencyBrand Strategy UnderstandingCross-Functional Team CollaborationBudget Management

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Hard Skills

Graphic DesignVisual CommunicationsDesign PrinciplesCompliance RequirementsProject Management

Soft Skills

Exceptional Attention to DetailCollaborative CommunicationPersuasive NegotiationStrategic ThinkingAdvanced Problem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic DesignBachelor’s Degree in Visual CommunicationsBachelor’s Degree in Marketing

Industry Keywords

Creative AssetsBrand ConsistencyDesign ExcellenceVisual StorytellingMarketing Principles

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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
Provide clear, actionable creative direction and feedback to elevate design quality
Introduce innovative design concepts for campaigns, product promotion, and branding initiatives
Review and approve creative assets for brand consistency, design excellence, and compliance
Collaborate with legal, regulatory, and communications teams to ensure creative work meets compliance standards
Partner with sales and marketing communication, and digital and communications teams
Educate stakeholders on proper brand usage and creative best practices
Maintain regular and punctual attendance
Develop and manage budgets to support creative strategy and brand initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

Competitive and equitable compensation
Annual incentive plan eligibility