Principal Associate, Associate Creative Director -

at Capital One in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Locations: VA - McLean, United States of America, McLean, Virginia

Principal Associate, Associate Creative Director - Brand Creative

Principal Associate, Associate Creative Director - Brand Creative

Capital One Brand Creative is looking for an experienced Associate Creative Director with a background in copywriting to bring our brand to life across different audiences, products, channels, and types of communication. You know how to partner with Creative Directors to define the work; and Art Directors and Copywriters to deliver the end product.

Yep, we're a Fortune 100 finance company-credit cards, banking products & services, and best-in-class technology. But our brand is personable, fun, and engaging as we aim to help customers feel at ease on their financial journey.

If you're a champion of strategic ideas with exceptional leadership chops, a keen ability for copywriting and a customer-focused marketing background, we'd love to hear from you.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Partner with Creative Directors and Project Managers to define intent, brief teams, and deliver marketing that cuts through the noise.

Manage projects from start to finish and be a creative leader amongst a team of Art Directors, Graphic Designers, and Copywriters (including a mix of full-time associates, contractors, and agencies).

Collaborate with marketing strategists and internal business clients to positively influence marketing strategy and the customer experience.

Use evidence and data to ground your creative decisions.

Demonstrate expert knowledge of advertising and marketing trends and translate business intent into creative strategies and executions that market products effectively.

Present and influence with a convincing and inspiring style to increase buy-in and open the door for new opportunities-both for your team and department.

Mentor and build expertise in your craft, whether copywriting or art direction with your peers, and team members.

WHO YOU ARE
You want to be an EVIDENCE-BASED MARKETER.

Your curiosity is endless. There's always something else to learn.

You're flexible and not afraid of change-in fact, you welcome the challenge

You share your point of view but seek out what might be missing and listen.

You have big ideas and know the best ones are driven by proof, persistence and patience.

You're a storyteller. You simplify the complex and compel your audience to act.

You know how to enjoy yourself. While fun isn't mandatory, it certainly seems to follow you.

You care-about the work, your team and the customers you serve.

Basic Qualifications

At least 2 years of experience leading creative teams or large bodies of work across cross-functional teams

Portfolio of your creative work

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or military experience

At least 3 years of experience in copywriting/copy editing (preferred) or art direction

Experience in one or more of the following marketing areas: B2B, Experiential, Performance, or Direct Response

Experience in the financial services industry

At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.
New York City (Hybrid On-Site): $118,700 - $135,400 for Principal Associate, Brand Copywriter

Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate's offer letter.
This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives... For full info follow application link.

Capital One is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections 4901-4920; Newark, New Jersey Ordinance 12-1630; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries.