Creative Director jobs in Washington, DC
Creative Director provides leadership and direction for all phases of creative development work from concept to completion. Designs and implements policies and standards that reinforce the organization's branding strategy and goals. Being a Creative Director promotes excellence in design thinking and a creative strategy for services, products and programs. Interprets stakeholder requirements to produce effective creative concepts and designs. Additionally, Creative Director recruits and develops a team of designers, copywriters, project managers and vendors. Develops creative briefs and design concepts to meet the business objectives of the organization. Studies current trends and technologies to adopt the most effective tools and techniques across all media. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. The Creative Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be a Creative Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Creative Director
- Stanley Martin Companies LLC.
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Reston, VA
FULL_TIME
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At Stanley Martin Homes, we believe our team makes the difference in everything we do. That’s why we live by our four values:
Our Team Makes the Difference
Succeed with knowledgeable, driven, and dedicated people working together
We Are Homebuyer Focused
Keep our customers and their satisfaction central to all that we do
We Have a Passion for Excellence
Strive to keep improving with our focus on the Stanley Martin Way
We Do the Right Thing
Act with the highest standards of integrity, every day
Stanley Martin Homes was ranked #12 Largest Private Company in the Greater Washington area by the Washington Business Journal. This achievement highlights Stanley Martin’s growth and success as well as its commitment to its team members and company culture.
The Creative Director leads the vision and development of the Stanley Martin Homes brand. They are responsible for vision casting and execution along with managing and developing high-caliber talent and design across the organization. The individual will report to the Senior Vice President of Marketing and serve on the sales and marketing leadership team lending expertise and counsel.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Develop and foster exceptional design by developing a collaborative and highly creative environment
- Manage a team of designers to develop innovative and creative design solutions or the organization leveraging trends, new mediums and emerging technologies
- Advance and own the SMH brand identity inclusive of voice, imagery, design and expression
- Lead design direction, standards and reviews of all internal and external creative output including print, digital, OOH, collateral, video, product photography, signage etc
- Lead the selection process, migration, management, and optimization of creative platform solutions such as a DAM, project management software/tool etc
- Develop and maintain appropriate creative file organization and standards
- Develop and provide team reporting on productivity, deliverables, turnaround times and workflow/process and ensure cost management
- Be the ultimate SMH Brand ambassador, ensuring adherence and application of brand, identity and design guidelines
- Hire, train and mentor creative talent and cultivate professional development
- Develop corporate and senior leadership presentations and templates
- Adhere to company safety standards and help promote a safe working environment
- Adhere to and promote the Mission, Vision, and Values of Stanley Martin
- Represent the company professionally in all internal and external interactions and communications
- Complete all other duties as assigned by manager
- Team player
- Attention to Detail
- Ability to multitask and prioritize
- Positive attitude
- Strong Communications skills
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (preferably with a focus/major in Graphic Design, Communication Design and/or related field)
- 15 years of design experience rooted in graphic design
- 10 years leading a design team in a corporate and/or agency setting
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite is required, including InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Premiere Pro etc
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, time management, and leadership skills
- Outstanding creative judgment and familiarity developing advertising creative in all forms of media
- An ability to think critically, creatively and strategically
- Excellent organizational, management and written/oral communication skills
- The ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously, perform under pressure and pay close attention to detail while staying focused on the big picture
- This position is hybrid - four days a week in office
- Access to competitively priced, high-quality health care options through Aetna, MetLife and VSP, along with employer-paid ST and LT disability, basic life and AD&D insurance (including employee-paid and Aflac supplemental options)
- Plan for the future by investing in a 401(K), with up to $5K employer match, invest even more with our Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Put your family first with benefits, including 2 weeks of paid parental leave and a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for dependent care
- 12 weeks of paid maternity leave through our Short-Term Disability Plan
- Receive well-rounded wellness benefits, including access paid annual subscription to Calm, free and low-cost mental health resources and support services through our Employee Assistance Program
- Continue your education with tuition and certification reimbursement
- Rest and relax with 15 days of vacation (increases with tenure) and 6 days of paid sick leave
- Protect yourself from identity theft or travel mishaps with our no-cost coverage
- Receive great discounts on buying a Stanley Martin home and discounts with our partners in mortgage and title services as well as cell phone service through Verizon
- Get access to your paycheck early with an advanced pay option through Dayforce Wallet
- Support local charities that are important to you through our Giving Back Program; with up to $250 match, 8 hours leave and more
Stanley Martin expanded into Northern Virginia in 1971, Charlottesville, VA in 2013 and both Richmond, VA and Raleigh, NC in 2014. In 2017, Stanley Martin joined the Daiwa House Group, which provided the opportunity to expand into Atlanta, GA and Charleston, SC in 2018 and again in 2020 into Columbia, SC and Charlotte, NC among other metro areas on the east coast. We are proud of our 50 years of success and look forward to helping homebuyers find their dream home every day.
To hear from our current team members about why they love working at Stanley Martin, click here. - Just Posted
Creative Director
- Luxor Workspaces
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Fairfax, VA
FULL_TIME
- At Luxor, we create an innovative and forward thinking culture that our employees love, and our products reflect this. As a manufacturer of innovative workspace product solutions that are sold to the ...
- 29 Days Ago
Creative Director
- Links Global
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Washington, DC
PART_TIME
- Job Description: Links Global has a great opportunity for an experienced Creative Director with 8 years of management and hands-on multimedia experience inclusive of concept development, illustration,...
- 15 Days Ago
Creative Director
- Bloomforth Corp
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Washington, DC
FULL_TIME
- Company DescriptionOur Client is located in Washington D.C. and they are the leading producer and distributor of educational, informational and public interest media serving US Hispanics. Similar to N...
- 18 Days Ago
Creative Director
- BLN24
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Tysons Corner, VA
FULL_TIME
- BLN24 is an award-winning digital agency that supports the U.S. Federal Government in successfully achieving their mission and goals. Our service and solutions delivery start with understanding each c...
- 2 Months Ago
Director of Development
- Creative Evolutions
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Washington, DC
FULL_TIME
- Our Mission is to empower young people to transform their lives through music and community.DCYOP has been an integral part of the Washington, DC community since 1960 and has fostered the musical deve...
- 5 Days Ago
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Account Designer, Creative Studio
- FGS Global
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Washington, DC
- FGS Global is a leading global strategic communications and public affairs communications consultancy, helping clients n...
- 5/4/2024 12:00:00 AM
Production Designer
- Ogilvy
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Washington, DC
- Production Designer About Ogilvy Ogilvy was founded in 1948 by David Ogilvy. David created a culture that deeply respect...
- 5/4/2024 12:00:00 AM
Interior Design Assistant
- Interior Talent
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Rockville, MD
- Design Assistant | Model Home Interior Design Hybrid Working Style: 2 days in the office/3 days remotely. Join a firm al...
- 5/4/2024 12:00:00 AM
Creative Director
- Luxor Workspaces
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Fairfax, VA
- Luxor believes in making workspaces better. For the last 70 years, Luxor has been delivering reliable and flexible tools...
- 5/2/2024 12:00:00 AM
Digital Graphic Design Intern - Template Specialist
- Ashoka
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Arlington, VA
- Description Position at Ashoka Position: Template Design Intern Company: Ashoka's in-house creative agency, The Creative...
- 5/2/2024 12:00:00 AM
Senior Creative Director
- Koniag Government Services
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Arlington, VA
- KTS Job ID 2455039 Koniag Technology Solutions, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Senior Creative Direc...
- 5/1/2024 12:00:00 AM
Technical Director
- JLM HR Consulting
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Washington, DC
- Technical Director The suitable candidate must be a creative, out-of-the-box thinker, able to problem solve, and work we...
- 5/1/2024 12:00:00 AM
Graphic Design Intern
- National Journal
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Washington, DC
- National Journal is hiring a Graphic Design Intern for Summer 2024 to contribute to, and deliver on, both internal and e...
- 4/30/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area of 68.34 square miles (177.0 km2), of which 61.05 square miles (158.1 km2) is land and 7.29 square miles (18.9 km2) (10.67%) is water. The District is bordered by Montgomery County, Maryland to the northwest; Prince George's County, Maryland to the east; Arlington County, Virginia to the south; and Alexandria, Virginia to the west.
The south bank of the Potomac River forms the District's border with Virginia and has two major tributaries: the An...
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Income Estimation for Creative Director jobs
$150,053 to $217,454
Washington, District of Columbia area prices
were up 1.3% from a year ago
were up 1.3% from a year ago
What does a Creative Director do?
Creative Director in Spokane, WA
The robot’s daily duties were set to include support on client accounts and general creative direction.
December 10, 2019
Creative Director in Fresno, CA
Creative directors are found in advertising agencies and media companies, but they also appear in areas which are not typically thought of as creative, such as banking.
November 11, 2019
Creative Director in Port Arthur, TX
Creative Directors do a lot of delegating when it comes to actual design work, which makes sense given the amount of projects and people one must oversee.
October 07, 2019