Company Overview
With 80,000 customers across 150 countries, UKG is the largest U.S.-based private software company in the world. And we're only getting started. Ready to bring your bold ideas and collaborative mindset to an organization that still has so much more to build and achieve? Read on.
At UKG, you get more than just a job. You get to work with purpose. Our team of U Krewers are on a mission to inspire every organization to become a great place to work through our award-winning HR technology built for all.
Here, we know that you're more than your work. That's why our benefits help you thrive personally and professionally, from wellness programs and tuition reimbursement to U Choose - a customizable expense reimbursement program that can be used for more than 200+ needs that best suit you and your family, from student loan repayment, to childcare, to pet insurance. Our inclusive culture, active and engaged employee resource groups, and caring leaders value every voice and support you in doing the best work of your career. If you're passionate about our purpose - people -then we can't wait to support whatever gives you purpose. We're united by purpose, inspired by you.
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About you:
As part of the Creative Experiences Inhouse Agency, the Manager, Creative and Brand plays a pivotal role, emphasizing exceptional creativity and leadership. This position requires a Strategic and inspiring creative leader with a proven ability to guide and mentor high-performing teams. Combines strong design sensibility and brand expertise with collaborative leadership, clear communication, and agile problem-solving to consistently deliver impactful, high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.
Description
• Lead, inspire, and mentor a high-performing team, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration and innovation
• Champion creative excellence, ensuring all work consistently reflects the highest standards of quality, originality, and brand alignment
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of voice, tone, and messaging nuances, paired with a keen eye for design, aesthetics, and the hallmarks of outstanding creative work
• Actively lead and contribute to brainstorms, driving ideation and inspiring fresh thinking
• Build and nurture strong, positive relationships across internal teams, stakeholders, direct reports, and external partners
• Confidently lead and deliver impactful presentations to various audiences
• Excel at agile problem-solving, balancing visionary thinking with pragmatic execution when needed
• Manage time effectively while juggling multiple projects, delivering high-quality outcomes under tight timelines
• Adapt readily to shifting priorities and take on diverse responsibilities as projects evolve
• Stay informed on emerging industry and evolving technologies
Basic Qualifications
- 8+ years professional experience as an art director or designer, at an agency or in-house (ideally agency), with 2+ years of leadership
- Portfolio featuring a wide range of conceptual and strategic creative work
- Experience in creative conceptual development, brand strategy, advertising, marketing, innovation, and corporate identity
- Excellent presentation skills
- Outstanding organizational, detail, and time management skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize according to changing deadlines
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Proven ability to proactively solve creative challenges, self-motivate, and work both independently and collaboratively.
- Excellent management skills and strong leadership potential
- Ability to professionally engage with, take and give feedback from stakeholders and reports
Where we're going
UKG is on the cusp of something truly special. Worldwide, we already hold the #1 market share position for workforce management and the #2 position for human capital management. Tens of millions of frontline workers start and end their days with our software, with billions of shifts managed annually through UKG solutions today. Yet it's our AI-powered product portfolio designed to support customers of all sizes, industries, and geographies that will propel us into an even brighter tomorrow!
Equal Opportunity Employer
UKG is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, disability, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.
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UKG participates in E-Verify. View the E-Verify posters here.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Disability Accommodation in the Application and Interview Process
For individuals with disabilities that need additional assistance at any point in the application and interview process, please email UKGCareers@ukg.com.
The pay range for this position is $112,300 to $161,400, however, base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge and location. This position is also eligible for a short-term incentive and a long-term incentive as part of total compensation. Information about UKG's comprehensive benefits can be reviewed on our careers site at https://www.ukg.com/careers