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Creative Director
full-timeChicago$154k - $205k

Summary

Location

Chicago

Salary

$154k - $205k

Type

full-time

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About this role

As an S&C Electric team member, you’ll work on projects that have real-world impact. You’ll help transform the grid for resilient and reliable power worldwide. S&C has more than a 100-year history of innovation and has been 100% employee-owned since 2012. We continue this legacy as a trusted, forward-thinking leader in the electrical industry. You will advance a safer, more reliable, and more resilient electrical grid. Our products help the grid adapt to severe weather and transition to clean energy. We’re big enough to be a respected industry leader but small enough for you to impact our company directly. Our commitment gives you opportunities to impact on and off the job positively. 

Join S&C to make an impact on tomorrow’s energy challenges and become an employee-owner!

Hours 

  • 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (Mon-Fri) Hybrid

Compensation

At S&C, we are dedicated to providing competitive and equitable compensation for all our team members, and we are committed to transparency in our pay practices. The estimated annual base salary range for this position is $154,968 - $205,332.60. Individual pay within this salary range is determined by several compensable factors, including performance, knowledge, job-related skills and experience, and relevant education or training. This role is also eligible for S&C’s annual incentive plan (AIP), subject to eligibility criteria. 

Join Our Team as a Creative Director!

The Creative Director will be a visionary and brand-driven role, leading the  creative quality and brand integrity of all marketing and communications designed materials. This role plays a pivotal role in providing creative design direction, inspiring fresh ideas, and vetting all design work to ensure alignment with brand standards and strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Creative Direction & Ideation

  • Serve as the lead creative voice, guiding the development of compelling visual concepts and storytelling across all channels
  • Inspire and challenge internal teams and external partners to push creative boundaries while staying true to brand identity
  • Provide clear, actionable creative direction and feedback to elevate design quality and effectiveness
  • Introduce innovative design concepts for campaigns, product promotion, and branding initiatives
  • Explore and propose new formats and approaches to keep creative output fresh, relevant, and engaging

Design Quality & Brand Compliance

  • Review and approve creative assets (digital, print, video, etc.) for brand consistency, design excellence, and compliance
  • Ensure all content adheres to established brand guidelines, tone, and visual identity
  • Collaborate with legal, regulatory, and communications teams to ensure creative work meets compliance standards
  • Maintain a consistent brand look and feel across all platforms and projects

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Partner with sales and marketing communication, and all digital and communications teams to align creative work with strategic objectives
  • Act as a brand ambassador, educating stakeholders on proper brand usage across designs and creative best practices
  • Work closely with external agencies and freelancers to educate teams on S&C’s brand standards and hold them accountable to ensure creative output meets expectations and standards
  • Responsible for working with stakeholders to maintain clear project timelines and meet preset deadlines

Creative Strategy & Innovation

  • Champion the evolution of the brand’s visual identity and creative expression
  • Stay ahead of design trends, technologies, and industry standards to continuously incorporate fresh ideas and inform creative decisions
  • Develop and manage budgets to support creative strategy and brand initiatives 

Additional Functions

  • Maintain regular and punctual attendance
  • Attend in-person or virtual meetings as requested or required
  • Communicate effectively and respectfully with others
  • Other responsibilities as assigned

What you’ll Need To Succeed:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Marketing, or related field
  • 10+ years of experience in creative direction or senior design roles
  • Strong portfolio demonstrating creative leadership, brand stewardship, and design excellence
  • Deep understanding of brand systems, design principles, and compliance requirements
  • Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and other design tools
  • Strategic thinker with a passion for visual storytelling and brand integrity 
  • Collaborative and confident communicator 
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, matrixed environment
  • Exceptional communication and presentation abilities
  • Advanced problem-solving skills
  • A deep understanding of brand strategy and marketing principles
  • Experience with cross-functional team collaboration
  • Persuasive and negotiation skills

S&C Electric is committed to equal-opportunity employment. All employees and applicants will be considered without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to complete the application, please email us at [email protected]

No fixed deadline

Other facts

Tech stack
Creative Direction,Brand Stewardship,Design Excellence,Visual Storytelling,Collaboration,Communication,Problem-Solving,Adobe Creative Suite,Design Principles,Project Management,Strategic Thinking,Attention to Detail,Negotiation Skills,Cross-Functional Team Collaboration,Compliance Requirements,Innovative Design Concepts

About S&C Electric Company

S&C is empowering people to transform the grid.

More than 100 years ago, S&C transformed electricity distribution with the invention of the Liquid Power Fuse, leading to a new era of safer and more reliable power delivery. Today, S&C’s diverse, global workforce develops innovative solutions for a more intelligent and resilient electrical grid. Building on this legacy of technological innovation and customer service, S&C empowers the transformation of the grid for an outage-free, sustainable electrical energy future.

Team size: 1,001-5,000 employees
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Industry: Electrical Equipment Manufacturing
Founding Year: 1911

What you'll do

  • The Creative Director will lead the creative quality and brand integrity of all marketing and communications materials. This role involves providing creative design direction, inspiring fresh ideas, and ensuring alignment with brand standards and strategic goals.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does S&C Electric Company pay for a Creative Director?

S&C Electric Company offers a competitive compensation package for the Creative Director role. The salary range is USD 155k - 205k per year. Apply through Clera to learn more about the full compensation details.

What does a Creative Director do at S&C Electric Company?

As a Creative Director at S&C Electric Company, you will: the Creative Director will lead the creative quality and brand integrity of all marketing and communications materials. This role involves providing creative design direction, inspiring fresh ideas, and ensuring alignment with brand standards and strategic goals..

Why join S&C Electric Company as a Creative Director?

S&C Electric Company is a leading Electrical Equipment Manufacturing company. The Creative Director role offers competitive compensation.

Is the Creative Director position at S&C Electric Company remote?

The Creative Director position at S&C Electric Company is based in Chicago, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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