Southland Industries · 2 hours ago
Creative Director
Dulles Town Center, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
15+ years expSouthland Industries is one of the nation’s largest MEP companies, focused on putting people first since 1949. The Creative Director will lead the creative function at a strategic level, overseeing the brand strategy and managing a creative team to deliver impactful branding across all platforms.
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Responsibilities
Define and maintain the overarching creative direction for the Southland brand
Translate business priorities and strategic initiatives into creative concepts and campaigns
Serve as the creative voice in major initiatives and executive communications
Own the integrity and evolution of the brand identity to mirror and represent the company through growth and change
Maintain consistency across digital, print, environmental, and experiential touchpoints
Oversee the development of all branded content, guidelines, and creative standards
Lead, mentor, and develop a growing team of designers spanning early careers to senior manager
Provide clear creative direction and foster a collaborative and innovative creative culture
Partner with marketing functional leads (Comms, Multimedia) to ensure alignment on priorities, workflows, and processes
Establish creative processes and approval structures
Leverage project management resources to support prioritization, timelines, and workload planning
Leverage team assets and strengths to execute day-to-day creative output
Qualification
Required
15+ years of senior creative leadership experience, with a background in design, visual communications, art direction, or related creative fields
Proven ability to lead a creative team and manage multiple projects at varying levels of complexity
Strong portfolio demonstrating conceptual thinking, brand storytelling, and multichannel creative work
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence non-creative audiences
Preferred
Experience with mergers and acquisitions
Benefits
401(k) plan with 50% company match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting
Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid for employee)
Annual bonus program based upon performance, achievement, and company profitability
Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance
Disability income protection insurance
Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)
Paid parental leave
Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
Training/professional development opportunities and company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses
Wellness benefits
Company
Southland Industries
Nation leading MEP building systems experts providing innovative, practical results for your engineering, construction, and energy needs.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Ted Lynch
CEO
Alechia L.
Human Resources Business Partner
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