Sr. Director, Creative Strategy and Operations - Marketing

Vizient

Chicago, IL

Full Time

Director

135k-237k

8 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

In this role, you will set and execute the creative direction across all brand touchpoints to deliver a unified, impactful, and inspiring brand experience. You will oversee a multidisciplinary creative team, manage the brand's visual and verbal expression across digital, print, experiential, and event channels, and serve as a senior advisor on key initiatives to ensure creative excellence and brand consistency. The company emphasizes an inclusive environment, personal and professional development, and values authentic self-expression among employees.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the development and execution of concept-driven campaigns and visual narratives that elevate the brand.
Manage a multi-year, multi-brand integration strategy for the organization.
Mentor and manage a team of designers, copywriters, and producers to deliver high-impact creative work.
Oversee the creative process from concept to completion for marketing and brand initiatives across digital, print, video, social, and environmental design.
Serve as brand steward, ensuring adherence to brand guidelines and voice across all channels.
Refine and evolve brand standards, including visual identity, tone, style, and brand architecture.
Partner with marketing, communications, and external partners to conduct brand reviews, audits, and approvals.
Collaborate with events and communications teams to design and deliver integrated event branding strategies.
Oversee the creation of cohesive visual identities and branded environments for flagship events, conferences, and summits.
Partner with cross-functional teams (Marketing, Communications, Product, HR, Sales) and external agencies to deliver cohesive, enterprise-level creative solutions.

Requirements

Relevant degree preferred in Marketing, Communications or Business.
10 or more years of relevant experience required.
Proven experience leading and developing teams required.
Strong expertise in brand strategy, visual design, and creative direction across multiple channels.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to influence at senior levels.
Experience managing agency partners and external vendors.
Ability to travel regularly and expeditiously throughout the year to meet clients' needs and timetables.

Qualifications

Relevant degree preferred in Marketing, Communications or Business.
10 or more years of relevant experience.

Benefits & Perks

Position is incentive eligible.
Comprehensive benefits plan available.

Working at Vizient

The company fosters an environment where employees feel engaged, satisfied, and able to contribute their unique skills and talents while living and working as their authentic selves. They emphasize personal and professional development, inclusivity, and building organizational capability to fuel exceptional performance.

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