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Capital One

Principal Associate, Associate Creative Director - Brand Creative

Richmond, VA

West Creek 6 (12076), United States of America, Richmond, Virginia

Principal Associate, Associate Creative Director - Brand Creative

Capital One Brand Creative is looking for an experienced Associate Creative Director 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 and a customer-focused marketing background, we'd love to hear from you.

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WHAT YOU'LL DO

  • Partner with Creative Directors and Project Managers to define intent, brief teams, and deliver marketing that cuts through the noise.
  • Lead creative development for our credit card business across Performance Marketing channels, including social media platforms, video, click-based outbound and SEM.
  • Be a creative leader amongst your 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

Preferred Qualifications

  • Portfolio of your creative work
  • Bachelor's degree or military experience
  • At least 3 years of experience in copywriting or art direction
  • Experience in the financial services industry
  • Experience in Performance Marketing testing structures across digital, video and social media channels

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

Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website. Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.

This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.

No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, citizenship, immigration status, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. 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; New York City's Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries.

If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Capital One Recruiting at 1-800-304-9102 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@capitalone.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Careers@capitalone.com

Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site.

Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).

Client-provided location(s): Richmond, VA, USA; McLean, VA, USA
Job ID: capital-R184509
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Founder led

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