Associate Creative Director

Posted 3 Days Ago
Hiring Remotely in US
Remote
150K-160K Annually
Senior level
Information Technology • Software
The Role
The Associate Creative Director leads the creative team in brand realignment, enhances creative skills, manages campaigns, and establishes brand guidelines while fostering a collaborative culture.
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About Us

Since 1989, SHI International Corp. has helped organizations change the world through technology. We’ve grown every year since, and today we’re proud to be a $16 billion global provider of IT solutions and services.

 

Over 17,000 organizations worldwide rely on SHI’s concierge approach to help them solve what’s next. But the heartbeat of SHI is our employees – all 7,000 of them. If you join our team, you’ll enjoy:

  • Our commitment to diversity, as the largest minority- and woman-owned enterprise in the U.S.

  • Continuous professional growth and leadership opportunities.

  • Health, wellness, and financial benefits to offer peace of mind to you and your family.

  • World-class facilities and the technology you need to thrive – in our offices or yours. 

Job Summary

The Associate Creative Director will play a pivotal role in elevating the creative team’s capabilities and fostering a culture of continuous feedback and improvement. This individual will focus on up-skilling a diverse team, developing structured feedback processes, and ensuring the highest standards of creative output while supporting brand realignment initiatives.

Role Description

  • Partner with senior marketing leadership to support comprehensive brand realignment, ensuring consistency and clarity across all communications and platforms. 

  • Establish and reinforce clear brand guidelines and processes that emphasize usability and best practices across print, OOH, web, digital, social media, and other channels. 

  • Act as a brand steward, maintaining alignment with company objectives and integrating brand strategy across business functions. 

  • Audit and assess current brand assets, recommending and implementing improvements for integration and innovation.

  • Work hand in hand with the Senior Creative Director to lead the team in executing marketing campaigns, providing hands-on art direction, copy guidance, and conceptual leadership.

  • Champion a culture of ongoing learning by designing and implementing training programs, workshops, and regular feedback sessions to elevate creative skills.

  • Develop and facilitate a structured feedback culture focused on constant refinement, individual growth, and team excellence.

  • Identify team strengths and development opportunities, create tailored growth plans, and encourage knowledge sharing and professional development.

  • Build and maintain collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

  • Mentor and manage the creative team, fostering creativity, collaboration, and high performance. 

Behaviors and Competencies

  • Leadership: Can lead strategic team initiatives, inspire others to take leadership roles, and foster a culture of shared responsibility and continuous improvement.

  • Strategic Thinking: Can analyze complex situations, drive organizational transformation, and adapt strategies to changing market conditions.

  • Business Acumen: Can provide strategic guidance and insights to drive overall business success.

  • Communication: Can lead and model exceptional communication at all levels of the organization, develop and implement communication strategies, and coach others to improve their communication skills.

  • Change Management: Can lead and model exceptional change management at all levels of the organization, can develop and implement change management strategies, and can coach others to improve their change management skills.

  • Collaboration: Can lead complex team projects, inspire others to collaborate effectively, and foster a culture of mutual respect and shared purpose.

  • Creativity: Can lead organizational transformation by fostering a culture of creativity, inspiring others, and driving breakthrough innovations.

  • Customer-Centric Mindset: Can lead strategic initiatives focused on improving the overall customer experience. Inspires and mentors others to adopt a customer-centric approach, fostering a culture of customer focus throughout the organization.

  • Data Analysis: Can lead data-driven initiatives, inspire others to adopt data analysis methods, and foster a culture of data literacy and informed decision-making.

  • Results Orientation: Can inspire a culture of results-orientation across the organization, setting high standards and holding everyone accountable for achieving results.

  • Strategic Implementation: Can lead the development and execution of comprehensive strategic plans, inspire and guide teams, and drive organizational change to achieve strategic objectives.

Skill Level Requirements

  • Experience in utilizing current marketing channels and techniques to effectively reach and engage target audiences. - Expert

  • The skill to assess market trends, consumer behavior, and competitive dynamics to inform strategic marketing decisions. - Expert

  • The capability to design and implement marketing strategies that align with the overall business strategy, driving organizational success through effective branding and market positioning. - Expert

  • Ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, partners, and board members, which is essential for fostering collaboration and ensuring organizational alignment. - Expert

  • Experience in developing and executing strategies to generate interest and support the sales process. - Expert

  • Understanding of IT industry trends and dynamics, ensuring continuous learning and staying ahead of market shifts. - Expert

Other Requirements

  • Completed Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field, or relevant work experience required

  • 5+ years in creative leadership roles (in-house or agency) 

  • Demonstrated experience with brand refreshes and realignments

  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and other industry-standard creative tools 

  • Strong portfolio showcasing strategic thinking, brand development, and creative execution   

  • Proven ability to mentor and inspire creative teams 

  • Ability to travel to SHI, Partner, and Customer Event

  • Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills 

The estimated annual pay range for this position is $150,000k - $160,000k, which includes a base and bonus. The compensation for this position is dependent on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location and, therefore, will vary from individual to individual. Benefits may include, but are not limited to, medical, vision, dental, 401K, and flexible spending.

Equal Employment Opportunity – M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status 

Top Skills

Adobe Creative Suite
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The Company
HQ: Somerset, NJ
7,309 Employees

What We Do

Think of SHI as your personal technology concierge. We connect your team with the IT solutions and services you need to support your organizational growth and employee experience. Whether you’re building a modern hybrid workplace, defending against an evolving threat landscape, making the cloud work harder for you, or searching for ways to optimize your software portfolio, our friendly 6,000-person team is ready to solve what’s next for your organization. Our in-house data center integration, device configuration, and deployment and license advisory services, plus our top-tier status with vendors and flexible financing make life simpler for IT decision makers. Execute your IT vision with stress-free, scalable solutions you – and your people – will love. SHI is proud to be the largest Minority/Woman Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) in the United States.

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