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Corebridge Financial · 8 hours ago

Creative Director

Houston, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

7+ years exp

Corebridge Financial is a company that partners with financial professionals to enhance financial lives. The Creative Director is responsible for developing and executing a creative strategy that aligns with the company's objectives, overseeing brand positioning and creative execution across various media.

Financial ServicesInsuranceLife Insurance

Responsibilities

Provide creative leadership and Corebridge brand expertise, working in close collaboration with business unit and digital marketing teams, driving extension of Corebridge brand expression in our web properties and in business unit marketing campaigns and deliverables

Deliver exceptional graphic design for digital or print, managing multiple high-profile projects simultaneously

Strategically integrate AI tools and capabilities into the entire creative process, from ideation to production, providing expertise and training to team members on the effective use of AI tools

Help to direct the team’s creative execution, reviewing work, troubleshooting and providing actionable feedback

Bring a digital-first mindset and the ability to execute using our digital toolkit (AI tools, AEM, Figma, Ceros) to every project

Recommend and lead the implementation of improvements to project process efficiency, helping to ensure creative projects move efficiently from creative assignment to delivery in our workflow platform. Serve as a crucial link between the Creative Solutions team and Corebridge stakeholders, helping to successfully manage workloads, timelines and resources

Help to build and develop a high-performing, collaborative, engaged and loyal team with the mindset and capabilities to fuel growth. Help to manage and cultivate skill and career development of team members

Serve as strategic partner to the Head of Creative Solutions. Provide persuasive, informed counsel

Direct the work of external vendors (i.e. agencies, illustrators, photographers, video producers, copywriters and printers)

Encourage and enable team to further skills and learn about our business

Qualification

Creative directionGraphic designAdobe Creative CloudGenerative AI toolsFigmaCerosAEMProject managementLearning agilityPowerPointCommunication skillsPresentation skillsProblem-solving skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

College degree and 7+ years of related experience with 5+ years of creative direction in agency or corporate setting, performing or managing a range of creative positions

Expert knowledge of the Corebridge business or financial services industry is a major plus

Strong communication, presentation, problem-solving and project-management skills

Strong work ethic and high level of personal accountability

High level of learning agility and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment

Outstanding interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to interact with and influence colleagues at every level in the organization. Hands-on collaborative style of working is essential

Demonstrates keen interest in new techniques, design trends and software; and drive to improve quality, productivity and efficiency for the team

Extensive experience with creative tools including Adobe Creative Cloud, Ceros, Figma, AEM, and PowerPoint

Expertise with the use of generative AI tools for image production

Benefits

Health and Wellness: We offer a range of medical, dental and vision insurance plans, as well as mental health support and wellness initiatives to promote overall well-being.

Retirement Savings: We offer retirement benefits options, which vary by location. In the U.S., our competitive 401(k) Plan offers a generous dollar-for-dollar Company matching contribution of up to 6% of eligible pay and a Company contribution equal to 3% of eligible pay (subject to annual IRS limits and Plan terms). These Company contributions vest immediately.

Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counseling services and resources are available to all employees.

Matching charitable donations: Corebridge matches donations to tax-exempt organizations 1:1, up to $5,000.

Volunteer Time Off: Employees may use up to 16 volunteer hours annually to support activities that enhance and serve communities where employees live and work.

Paid Time Off: Eligible employees start off with at least 24 Paid Time Off (PTO) days so they can take time off for themselves and their families when they need it.