Associate Creative Director, Global Brand Marketing (vanguard)

In this role you will lead a team of creative writers and designers, developing a diverse range of creative solutions that will set Vanguard apart and drive action. We're looking for an experienced leader, someone that can inspire others and take our creative to a new level. The ideal candidate will be someone who loves to write but also has a natural eye for data visualization and can guide our teams to develop conceptual marketing that will drive results up and down the marketing funnel.

https://marketing.vanguard.com/

In this role you will

• Foster a highly collaborative and creative environment.

• Hire, evaluate, and supervise crew. Provide guidance and training as necessary to develop crew. Set performance standards, review performance, and make informed compensation decisions in accordance with all applicable Human Resources policies and procedures. 

• Help establish quality standard. Work closely with the Creative Director to inspire, recognize and nurture bold and effective creative ideas.

• Bring a mix of marketing expertise and business understanding to the position, promoting our company and that of our valued clients.  

• Manage a team of designers and writers to create user-centric, on-brand creative solutions that meet business and user goals.

• Partner with teams across the enterprise in defining and communicating the creative direction.

• Expertly present creative concepts to senior management, project teams, partners, and stakeholders. Ensure the success of the strategy and the ability to champion the best possible work.

• Develop and leverage a professional network across the enterprise to foster collaboration within the department to support department-wide initiatives, and to improve the ability of the department in resolving issues. 

• Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

What it takes

• Minimum five years related work experience in agency or in-house agency environment.

• Oversight of both writers and designers.

• Minimum three years of hands-on leadership and people management.

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and creative experience in financial services or other technical field. Graduate degree preferred.

This role is part of our hybrid work model with Tuesdays – Thursdays required in our offices to foster collaboration and relationships. On Mondays and Fridays, our crew will have the option to work remotely, or continue working from one of our office in Malvern PA. 

Special Factors

Sponsorship

Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

About Vanguard

We are Vanguard. Together, we’re changing the way the world invests.

For us, investing doesn’t just end in value. It starts with values. Because when you invest with courage, when you invest with clarity, and when you invest with care, you can get so much more in return. We invest with purpose – and that’s how we’ve become a global market leader. Here, we grow by doing the right thing for the people we serve. And so can you.

We want to make success accessible to everyone. This is our opportunity. Let’s make it count.

Inclusion Statement

Vanguard’s continued commitment to diversity and inclusion is firmly rooted in our culture. Every decision we make to best serve our clients, crew (internally employees are referred to as crew), and communities is guided by one simple statement: “Do the right thing.”

We believe that a critical aspect of doing the right thing requires building diverse, inclusive, and highly effective teams of individuals who are as unique as the clients they serve. We empower our crew to contribute their distinct strengths to achieving Vanguard’s core purpose through our values.

When all crew members feel valued and included, our ability to collaborate and innovate is amplified, and we are united in delivering on Vanguard's core purpose.

Our core purpose: To take a stand for all investors, to treat them fairly, and to give them the best chance for investment success.

How We Work

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.