Marketing director Jobs in St Louis, MO

Opportunity Overview

The Edward Jones Agency is building out a world-class creative team to support our high net worth business. We're looking for an experienced

creative director

who can lead a high-performing team to deliver sophisticated, pixel-perfect, strategically sound, emotionally resonant work; inspire our internal stakeholders (as well as our clients, of course); and navigate complexity with a "we can figure this out" kind of attitude.

You're equal parts creative vision and creative execution; a problem solver, collaborator and master of craft. We're a growing in-house team, looking for people who are ready to make an impact on our firm and the audiences we serve through strategic and creative excellence.Cross-strategy leadership : Lead multiple cross-functional teams to develop creative strategy, concept and execute a wide variety of firm and marketing campaigns, demonstrating innovation and vision, meeting business / marketing objectives, that appear in all channels and are seen by both internal and external audiences.Creative team leadership : Manage and inspire a diverse team of internal creative professionals, including graphic designers, art directors, copywriters, and video producers. Foster a collaborative and innovative work culture that encourages creativity and personal growth.Brand building : Lead development of creative work that differentiates us in the marketplace and elevates the client experience. Protect and enhance the company's brand identity, ensuring consistent application of brand guidelines across all creative materials and campaigns. Through creative direction, ensure that the stories we tell are in alignment with the experiences we deliver.Communication : Confidently present and advocate for the verbal and visual work at all levels of the organization, while being able to listen and negotiate solutions, if needed, in order to maintain strategic and creative integrity.Highly effective leadership : Collaborate with others to establish clear priorities and streamlined processes for the team; continually improve the operating model of the department; align the right work to the right resources at the right time.Relationship building : Lead and direct teams and build strong relationships with both internal partners and external agencies. Partner with brand strategists and content strategy leads to develop and align creative work.Mentoring : Develop culture of creative excellence, provide inspirational thought leadership, direction and mentorship to guide creative team membersEEO Statement

Edward Jones does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Company Description

Join a financial services firm where your contributions are valued. Edward Jones is a Fortune 500¹ company where people come first. With over 9 million clients and 20,000 financial advisors across the U.S. and Canada, we're proud to be privately-owned, placing the focus on our clients rather than shareholder returns.

Behind everything we do is our purpose : We partner for positive impact to improve the lives of our clients and colleagues, and together, better our communities and society. We are an innovative, flexible, and inclusive organization that attracts, develops, and inspires performance excellence and a sense of belonging.

People are at the center of our partnership. Edward Jones associates are seen, heard, respected, and supported. This is what we believe makes us the best place to start or build your career.

View our Purpose, Inclusion and Citizenship Report.

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Awards and Accolades

At Edward Jones, we are building a place where everyone feels like they belong. We're proud of our associates' contributions to the firm and the recognitions we have received.

Check out our U.S. awards and accolades : Insights & Information Blog Postings about Edward Jones

Check out our Canadian awards and accolades : Insights & Information Blog Postings about Edward Jones

Position Requirements

MUST HAVE a well-rounded portfolio displaying strong concepts & design principles and original art direction on large complex campaigns10+ years of leadership in the creative space, including ability to grow teams and to collaborate and influence in order to achieve objectivesProven experience directing complex creative projects, involving senior stakeholders and interdisciplinary creative teamsExceptional knowledge of and enthusiasm for design, copywriting, multimedia, and applied marketing strategy across all channels - expertise in at least two creative disciplines, proficient in several moreDeep understanding and experience working across end-to-end experiences and full funnel creative effortsExpert ability to think holistically - about the end users engaging with us, a cohesive design system, message strategy and end-to-end experiences.Exceptional communication skills with ability to express creative approach and strategic thinkingExpert in Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft Office with proficiency in Figma preferred, as well as knowledge of application technologies such as HTML5, JavaScript and CSS.Agency experience is preferred. Art direction background is strongly preferred.Bachelor's degree in design, marketing, communications or equivalent work experience

Salary Information

Edward Jones' compensation and benefits package includes medical and prescription drug, dental, vision, voluntary benefits (such as accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness), short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage. Short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage are provided at no cost to associates. Edward Jones offers a 401k retirement plan, and tax-advantaged accounts : health savings account, and flexible spending account. Edward Jones observes ten paid holidays and provides 15 days of vacation for new associates beginning on January 1 of each year, as well as sick time, personal days, and a paid day for volunteerism. Associates may be eligible for bonuses and profit sharing. All associates are eligible for the firm's Employee Assistance Program. For more information on the Benefits available to Edward Jones associates, please visit our benefits page.