Creative Director

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