Creative Studio Manager

Role overview Lead an in-house creative studio that develops integrated marketing work for business, consumer, and partner audiences. The role sets creative direction while overseeing team development, brand systems, project flow, and the quality and effectiveness of work across channels.

Responsibilities - Translate marketing and business goals into audience-focused creative strategies and campaigns. - Direct work across design, copy, messaging, user experience, motion, and emerging formats; contribute directly to high-priority projects. - Lead, coach, and support designers, writers, and digital creatives, setting expectations for quality and collaboration. - Maintain brand standards, design systems, templates, and content guidance that support consistent, accessible work. - Manage intake, prioritization, staffing, workflows, delivery, and external creative partners. - Use performance data, audience insights, and stakeholder feedback to improve creative outcomes; identify useful applications of AI tools.

Requirements - 6–8 or more years of progressive experience in creative leadership, design, brand, or integrated marketing, including 3–5 or more years managing creative teams. - Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, communications, marketing, or a related field; degree must be from an appropriately accredited institution. - Expertise in at least one creative discipline and ability to guide work across multiple disciplines. - Experience developing brand standards and scalable creative systems, and translating business strategy into creative execution. - Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills. - Experience managing marketing operations or project delivery, including workflows, resources, and processes; working knowledge of creative and collaboration tools.

Nice to have An advanced degree, digital-first B2B or B2B2C experience, familiarity with UX/UI and accessibility, agency or freelancer management, and experience in education, workforce development, or mission-driven organizations. Knowledge of AI tools is also useful.

Benefits and work setup The expected salary range is $95,100–$142,600. Benefits for eligible employees include health and insurance plans, paid time off, parental leave, retirement savings, tuition assistance, and other programs. Occasional travel may be required; onsite, hybrid, or remote arrangements depend on role needs.