Rio Grande · 1 month ago
Marketing Brand and Creative Team Leader
Albuquerque, NM, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expRio Grande is a principle-based company established in 1944, seeking a Brand and Creative Team Lead to enhance their visual identity and storytelling. The role involves hands-on creative execution, leadership of a multidisciplinary team, and collaboration with various departments to deliver impactful marketing campaigns.
JewelryPackaging ServicesPrecious Metals
Responsibilities
Produce high-quality design work across digital, print, and branded content, this is not an oversight-only role
Concept and design creative assets for campaigns, landing pages, product launches, videos, social media, and internal storytelling
Translate strategic briefs and direction from the Marketing Director into compelling creative concepts aligned with brand voice and business goals
Review and refine creative deliverables with strong attention to detail, ensuring brand standards, clarity, and consistency
Stay ahead of design and content trends, proactively bringing forward fresh perspectives, inspiration, and competitive insights
Provide day-to-day leadership, direction, and support to the Brand & Creative team
Conduct regularly scheduled 1:1s and facilitate professional development
Foster a collaborative and accountable team culture focused on results and continuous improvement
Ensure brand consistency and integrity across all touchpoints
Uphold quality standards for creative output, establishing processes that support efficiency and excellence
Partner with Integrated Marketing Team and Growth & Demand Team to align creative assets with campaign strategy, audience insights, and performance goals
Collaborate with Sales, Merchandising, and eCommerce/IT on initiatives requiring design or creative storytelling
Balance fast-paced production needs with long-term brand-building initiatives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Design, Visual Communications, or a related field
6+ years of experience in creative roles, ideally with at least 2–3 years leading or mentoring a creative or design team
A robust portfolio demonstrating hands-on design work (digital, print, campaigns, visual systems, etc.)
Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
Ability to critique work with clarity, empathy, and high standards
Understanding of modern design trends, brand behavior, typography, layout, and visual hierarchy
Experience producing creative for omnichannel marketing (email, digital ads, social, web, print)
Ability to translate business objectives and marketing strategy into compelling visuals that drive engagement and conversion
Excellent communication and collaboration skills; ability to partner across marketing, merchandising, sales, and leadership
Preferred
Familiarity with Figma or similar tools
Experience in B2B, retail, or eCommerce environments
Benefits
Medical plan with low premium rates and no high deductible (includes dental and vision) and telemedicine
401(k) matching program
Paid time-off benefits, plus an additional seven paid holidays
Paid life insurance and optional additional life insurance
Long-term and short-term disability
Flexible spending account
Pet insurance
Tuition reimbursement
On-site gym and company wellness program
Bereavement leave
Employee discounts at Rio Grande
Local and national discounts on various travel and entertainment
Competitive compensation, including an opportunity to share in the profits
Company
Rio Grande
Rio Grande jewelry making supplies for the best in jewelry findings and gemstones, tools, jewelry supplies and equipment.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
2025-08-21
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