Sr. Director, Creative

CreativeThe Sr Director, Creative role is responsible for leading breakthrough creative expression for TIAA through design and copywriting across all touch points. This leader will be responsible for leading a team of designers and copywriters, who will produce work for both Institutional and Consumer audiences that will be distributed through a range of channels from digital display advertising to brochures and events. This is a hands-on role and the successful candidate will actually create design and copy while leading a high-functioning team.Key Responsibilities and Duties• Lead team to develop full spectrum of creative that tells the story of the brand in a way that is highly impactful and moves people through design and copywriting• Collaborate with stakeholders to conceive and develop outstanding content and ensure breakthrough and relevant outcomes• Create best-in-class design that is ownable and differentiated for key projects• Write/co-write copy that drives action from targeted audiences• Manage team workload and priorities on a day-to-day basis to ensure all project requests are met and effectively prioritized.• Work with offshore team members to ensure seamless project handoff to maximize speed• Ensure the work is consistent with brand standards, tone of voice, and visual identity• Manage projects through WorkFront project management systemEducational Requirements• University (Degree) PreferredWork Experience• 5+ Years Required; 7+ Years PreferredPhysical Requirements• Physical Requirements: Sedentary WorkCareer Level9PLRequired Qualifications:• 5+ years of marketing design and copywriting experience in financial services or retirement industryPreferred Qualifications:• 7+ years of marketing design and copywriting experience in financial services or retirement industry• Demonstrated track record of design and copywriting, with samples• Demonstrated skills communicating to an institutional audience as well as to a consumer audience• Experience leading a team of creatives• Experience with content management systems• Experience in financial services• High degree of proficiency with Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and Acrobat• Proficiency in Microsoft Office• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills• Ability to dynamically manage multiple projects at once, including frequent unexpected requests, with efficiency, urgency, and patience• Exceptional design skills• Strong copywriting skills• Experience in executing creative for retirement and asset management• Demonstrated understanding of modern, digital campaigns• Ability to simplify and streamline content• Proofreading experience#LI-KDRelated SkillsAudience-focused Communication, Audience Insights, Builds Visual Materials, Content Development, Continuous Improvement Mindset, Copywriting, Creative Thinking, Customer-Focused Campaign Development, Delivers On-Product Marketing Strategies, Digital Design, Innovation, Marketing Writing Effectiveness, Messaging EffectivenessAnticipated Posting End Date:2025-01-27Base Pay Range: $134,700/yr. - $224,500/yr.Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance (for example, annual discretionary incentive programs, non-annual sales incentive plans, or other non-annual incentive plans)._____________________________________________________________________________________________________Company OverviewEvery worker deserves a secure retirement. For more than 100 years, TIAA has delivered it for millions of people. Founded to help educators retire with dignity, today weʼre a market-leading retirement company fueled by world-class asset management. But weʼre not just another legacy financial services firm. Weʼre fighting harder than ever before for our clients and the many Americans who need us.Benefits and Total RewardsThe organization is committed to making financial well-being possible for its clients, and is equally committed to the well-being of our associates. That’s why we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to make a positive difference in the lives of our associates and their loved ones. Our benefits include a superior retirement program and highly competitive health, wellness and work life offerings that can help you achieve and maintain your best possible physical, emotional and financial well-being. To learn more about your benefits, please review our Benefits Summary.Equal OpportunityWe are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. 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