Senior Writer, Experience Design

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and generate innovative creative writing ideas and solutions that deliver on and adhere to the brand vision and standards.
• Bring big ideas and creative to life across a wide range of unique projects through innovation and collaboration with internal stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain trusted partnerships with peers, internal business teams and external agencies.
• Apply deep and demonstrated experience in writing for a broad range of deliverables including in-store signage and marketing communications such as seasonal, sales events, promotions, new product launches, digital screen content and customer takeaways.
• Create compelling campaign narratives, verbal concept directions, manifestos, and ideas that are on-brand and meet or exceed business objectives.
• Partner with other senior writers on key brand initiatives and peer-review work for accuracy and consistency.
• Advise external agencies on adherence to copy guidelines, offering suggestions to streamline work for a consistent customer experience.
• Work in collaboration with senior designers and Associate Creative Directors from concept to completion on tight timelines.
• Present work to internal peers, marketing and creative team leaders, confidently speaking to messaging structures and concepts.
• Translate feedback into detailed, actionable copy edits while delivering on the project brief and upholding enterprise brand tenets.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of working as a writer with an additional 2 years of experience in a senior writer position at a creative design firm, agency and/or corporate environment.
• Proven track record as a senior writer with a portfolio filled with examples of contributions to breakthrough creative work.
• Top-notch writing and editing skills, including knowledge of proper punctuation, spelling, and grammar.
• Ability to generate and support creative copy concepts and executions that deliver and adhere to the brand vision, standards, and style guides.
• Ability to understand a creative brief, think strategically, and translate marketing insights into clear, conversational, caring, and encouraging messaging.
• Knowledge of retail and environmental design and competitive landscape.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment managing multiple projects independently.
• Strong communication, organization, and strategic thinking skills.
• Ability to work and thrive in a remote team setup.
• Technical proficiency in MS Office and Mac; working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite is a plus.

Nice to Have

• Health care and retail experience.
• Experience working in creative-focused design firm, agency and/or corporate environment.
• Familiarity with AI and MRM solutions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred in Journalism, English, Creative Writing, Advertising/Communications, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Benefits & Perks

• Affordable medical plan options, a 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions), and an employee stock purchase plan.
• No-cost programs including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation, weight management, confidential counseling, and financial coaching.
• Paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access, and other benefits depending on eligibility.