Creative Director

$125,000 - $145,000/Yr

Montrose Environmental Group - Houston, TX

Full-time - Senior

Remote - Houston, TX

1,001-5,000 employees

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

As the Creative Director at Montrose, you will lead the corporate creative function, shaping the brand's identity and strategy through innovative omnichannel campaigns. This role involves collaborating with senior leadership to develop creative strategies that align with the company's vision, mentoring a talented team, and ensuring brand governance across various markets. You will be instrumental in driving the creative direction of Montrose, a global leader in environmental solutions, while fostering a vibrant creative culture.

Responsibilities

• Help develop and execute creative strategies that align with the company's vision and objectives across multiple brands and markets.
• Conceptualize and oversee the creation of high-impact marketing, advertising, and thought leadership campaigns, including digital, print, video, and experiential content.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Sales team to define brand positioning and ensure creative alignment with overall business strategy, inclusive of proposals.
• Mentor and empower our talented team to ensure all creative work meets brand guidelines, maintains high standards, and delivers a consistent brand message globally.
• Stay ahead of creative trends, innovations (Ai), and emerging technologies to incorporate cutting-edge concepts into brand campaigns.
• Lead brainstorming sessions to foster creativity and generate new ideas that push boundaries while staying true to our core brand values.
• Analyze the performance of creative initiatives and campaigns using key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics.
• Oversee timelines and deliverables, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of creative campaigns, leveraging insights to optimize future projects.
• Manage the creative department's budget, efficiently allocating resources to maximize the impact of creative initiatives while ensuring cost-effectiveness.
• Ensure all creative content complies with legal standards, industry regulations, and company policies, including intellectual property rights and accessibility guidelines.
• Keep brand portal, self-service model and Digital Asset Management (DAM) system up to date.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in a creative leadership role, preferably within a marketing or advertising agency.
• Bachelor/Academic degree (Marketing, Graphic Design, Fine Arts or related field) and 10+ years of relevant creative strategy experience in a global B2B environment or agency.
• A proven track record of developing compelling creative strategies and content that resonates across multiple markets and channels.
• A thought leader, consistently advocating for and experimenting with the latest best practices in the industry to enhance design and performance outcomes.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with the flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and requirements.
• Demonstrated hands-on expertise with design software (Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, etc.) and proficiency with digital marketing tools.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to articulate creative concepts clearly and concisely, and to effectively communicate with clients, stakeholders, and team members.
• Innovative mindset with a passion for creativity and a keen eye for design and aesthetics.
• Strong business acumen with an understanding of market dynamics and consumer behavior.
• Adaptability and resilience in navigating complex global markets and brand challenges.
• Highly effective organization and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage stakeholder expectations.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally (10-15%).

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in the product world and video production.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package: annual salary ranging from $125,000 - $145,000 based on accomplishments, performance, credentials, and geography.
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• 401k with a competitive 4% employer match.
• Progressive vacation policies, company holidays, and paid parental leave benefits to ensure work/life balance.
• A financial assistance program that supports peers in need, known as the Montrose Foundation.
• Access to a student loan planning tool to optimize your student loan payoff plans and compare student loan rates with lenders.