Marketing Creative Director Job

Primary location:Remote,Remote
Relocation offered:No
Employment status:Full-Time
Travel:11%-25%
Non-compete:No
Location: Work from home position located inRemote,Remote

The estimated base salary range for this role is $150,000 to $170,000per year.
Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience and other relevant factors (salary may be adjusted based on geographic location)

What does it mean to work at Armstrong?

It means being immersed in a supportive culture that recognizes you as a key player in Armstrong's future. We are a large company with a local feel, where you will get to know and collaborate with leadership and your colleagues across the company.

By joining us, you'll have the opportunity to make the most of your potential. Alongside a competitive remuneration package, you will receive:

• A benefits package including: medical, dental, prescription drug, life insurance, 401k match, long-term disability coverage, vacation and sick time, product discount programs and many more.
• Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests.
• A working culture that balances individual achievement with teamwork and collaboration. We draw on each other's strengths and allow for different work styles to build engagement and satisfaction to deliver results.

Reporting to the Sr Director, Marketing & eCommerce, the Creative Director will lead the creative direction and design for all marketing initiatives. This role requires a highly creative individual who is passionate about visual storytelling and brand consistency. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of design principles and be able to translate business objectives into visually compelling creative assets that resonate with our target audience(s). This role will work closely with cross-functional teams, including marketing, website, digital, PR & events, and other departments, to ensure that all creative deliverables align with the brand's identity and objectives.

What you'll be doing

Creative Direction & Visual Design

• Lead the creation and development of consistent visual elements that align with the company's brand identity and guidelines.
• Design a variety of marketing materials, including graphics, digital ads, signage, PDFs, presentations, videos, and renderings, ensuring all designs reflect the brand's values and resonate with the target audience.
• Oversee and contribute to the design of both digital and print media assets for campaigns and promotional materials.

Concept Development & Collaboration

• Collaborate with internal teams (marketing, website, creative, sales, etc.) to conceptualize and develop creative ideas and visual concepts that support business goals and initiatives.
• Lead brainstorming sessions to generate innovative ideas that push the creative envelope while staying aligned with brand messaging.
• Maintain strong communication with stakeholders to ensure alignment of creative concepts with marketing objectives.

Design Review & Iteration

• Review and refine designs based on feedback from key stakeholders, ensuring designs meet the highest standards before final production.
• Make adjustments and improvements to designs as necessary, incorporating feedback to optimize the final creative output.
• Manage revisions and ensure final approval for all creative materials, balancing speed and quality.

Brand Consistency & Quality Control

• Ensure all designs and visual assets are on-brand, consistent, and aligned with company guidelines.
• Maintain oversight of visual consistency across various marketing channels (social media, website, print, etc.).
• Provide quality control over all creative work to ensure the integrity of the brand is upheld across all platforms and mediums.

Creative Asset Management

• Oversee the organization and management of all design assets and files, ensuring they are stored, categorized, and easily accessible for use across teams.
• Develop and maintain an efficient system for organizing digital assets (photos, design files, templates, etc.) to streamline workflow and collaboration across departments.

Leadership & Mentorship

• Lead and inspire a team of designers and creative professionals, providing guidance, feedback, and mentorship to foster creativity and growth.
• Set a clear vision for the team, ensuring they remain motivated, innovative, and focused on delivering high-quality creative work.

What will make you successful

• Proven experience in leading creative teams and managing multiple design projects simultaneously.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating a diverse range of creative work, including print, digital, video, and branding projects.
• Advanced proficiency in design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Premiere Pro), Sketch, Figma, or similar software.
• Strong understanding of design principles, color theory, typography, and layout.
• Experience in both digital and print design, with a keen understanding of how designs translate across different media.
• Excellent conceptualization skills, with the ability to think strategically and execute with creativity and precision.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to produce high-quality designs under tight deadlines.
• A visionary with the ability to see the big picture while paying attention to the smallest details.
• Strong communicator with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Ability to take constructive feedback and translate it into actionable changes while maintaining the integrity of the creative vision.
• Passion for innovation and staying up-to-date with the latest design trends and technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Marketing, Fine Arts, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in creative design, with at least 5 years in a leadership or managerial role.

What will make you stand out

• Advanced design certifications or a portfolio showcasing expertise in creative direction is a plus.

Why should you join Armstrong World Industries?

Armstrong World Industries (AWI) is a leader in the design and manufacture of innovative commercial and residential ceiling, wall and suspension system solutions in the Americas. With approximately $1.3B in revenue, AWI has about 3,600 employees and a manufacturing network of twenty-one facilities in North America.

At home, at work, in healthcare facilities, classrooms, stores, or restaurants, we offer interior solutions that help to enhance comfort, save time, improve building efficiency and overall performance, and create beautiful spaces.

For more than 150 years, we have built our business on trust and integrity. It set us apart then, and it sets us apart now, along with our ability to collaborate with and innovate for the people we're here to serve - our customers, our shareholders, our communities and our employees.

We are committed to developing new and sustainable ceiling solutions, with design and performance possibilities that make a positive difference in spaces where we live, work, learn, heal and play. It's an exciting, rewarding business to be in, and we're committed to continue to grow and prosper for the benefit of all of our stakeholders. We hope you join us.

Our Sustainability Ambition

"Bringing our Purpose to Life" - lead a transformation in the design and building of spaces fit for today and tomorrow.
We are committed to:

• Engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce;
• Transforming buildings from structures that shelter into structures that serve and preserve the health and well-being of people and planet;
• Pursuing sustainable, innovative solutions for spaces where we live, work, learn heal and play;
• Being a catalyst for change with all of our stakeholders; and
• Making a positive difference in the environments and communities we impact.

About the location (Lancaster PA)

Lancaster, PA. A great central location in South Central Pennsylvania, Lancaster is ideally situated for easy access to major metropolitan cities such as Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington DC, and New York City. Lancaster offers a vibrant arts and entertainment community with wonderful historic sites, B&Bs, museums, great shopping, entertainment venues and restaurants.

Armstrong is committed to engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce. As part of our dedication to diversity, AWI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard for race, sex, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at by email at AWI talent acquisitionand let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

Come and build your future with us and apply today!