Mariner Wealth Advisors - Overland Park, KS

posted 3 months ago

Full-time - Senior
Overland Park, KS
Credit Intermediation and Related Activities

About the position

As the Creative Director at Mariner Wealth Advisors, you will serve as the visionary leader responsible for overseeing all aspects of the organization's creative output. This role demands a unique blend of artistic talent, strategic thinking, and robust leadership skills to inspire and guide a diverse team of creative professionals. The successful candidate will be tasked with producing compelling and innovative work that aligns seamlessly with the company's brand identity and objectives. Your primary responsibilities will include conceptualizing and implementing creative strategies that uphold our brand standards while driving our business goals forward. In this position, you will develop and implement a cohesive creative vision and strategy that reflects the organization's brand identity and resonates with target audiences across various platforms and channels. You will map out a forward-looking strategy and conduct research to ensure that the appropriate tools and programs are in place to scale with the needs of the organization. As a leader, you will coach a team of designers, copywriters, multimedia specialists, content strategists, and other creative professionals, fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment that encourages creativity, innovation, and professional growth. This includes managing external creative resources as needed. Your role will also involve providing clear and constructive feedback to team members to guide the development and refinement of visual and written content, ensuring it meets quality standards and aligns with project goals and brand guidelines. You will possess high-level responsibility for multimedia production, including videos and podcasts, strategizing concepts to fill content gaps, and interacting with outside agencies to execute production when necessary. Additionally, you will evaluate and oversee department initiatives to support digital design efforts for B2C, B2B, and B2B2C projects. Brand management will be a critical aspect of your role, ensuring consistency and integrity of the organization's brand identity across all creative assets, including advertising, marketing materials, packaging, and digital content. You will oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of creative projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement a cohesive creative vision and strategy that reflects the organization's brand identity.
  • Lead and coach a team of designers, copywriters, multimedia specialists, and content strategists.
  • Provide clear and constructive feedback to guide the development of visual and written content.
  • Oversee multimedia production, including videos and podcasts, and strategize content concepts.
  • Ensure consistency and integrity of the organization's brand identity across all creative assets.
  • Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of creative projects, ensuring quality and timeliness.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in graphic design, fine arts, marketing, journalism, advertising, or a related field and/or equivalent experience.
  • 10+ years of creative direction experience within an advertising agency or in-house creative department.
  • At least 5 years of managerial experience.
  • Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
  • Deep understanding of Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft products, and other relevant creative software.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Leadership qualities to inspire and motivate a team.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience in building ideas that significantly impact business outcomes.
  • Passion for creativity, innovation, and continuous learning.

Benefits

  • Progressive opportunities for professional growth.
  • Support for community involvement and giving back.
  • A diverse culture that fosters teamwork and work-life balance.
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