Creative Director, Global Brand Management

$140,000 - $175,000/Yr

Pearson Education - Olympia, WA

Full-time - Senior

Olympia, WA

1,001-5,000 employees

Publishing Industries

About the position

The Creative Director, Global Brand Management will lead the rollout of a new brand identity for Pearson, ensuring consistency and alignment across various business divisions. This role involves overseeing creative operations, collaborating with agency partners, and managing a team of designers and copywriters to enhance the Pearson brand's equity both internally and externally.

Responsibilities

• Complete the new core brand identity system in partnership with the Brand Manager and agency team.
• Lead the internal team to build out assets such as pictograms, iconography, and photography library.
• Ensure all aspects of the new brand identity system are properly vetted and protected through technical reviews.
• Build and execute a training program for marketing employees and external agency teams on the new identity system.
• Monitor the progress of the new identity rollout and report to senior leadership.
• Engage proactively with divisions on key strategic initiatives to advise on branding.
• Oversee a team of designers and copywriters, including hiring and onboarding new team members.

Requirements

• 10-15 years of experience in brand/marketing creative design and leadership.
• Experience in building, executing, and managing a new brand identity system.
• Proven ability to develop brand design systems and communicate recommendations effectively.
• Experience managing agency relationships and working in a global environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in similar roles within a technology organization or brand/marketing agencies.
• Advanced communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt style and approach to diverse stakeholder interactions.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $140,000 to $175,000 per year.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth within the company.