Creative Director (Chicago)

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) HybridCompensationAt 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 & IdeationServe as the lead creative voice, guiding the development of compelling visual concepts and storytelling across all channelsInspire and challenge internal teams and external partners to push creative boundaries while staying true to brand identityProvide clear, actionable creative direction and feedback to elevate design quality and effectivenessIntroduce innovative design concepts for campaigns, product promotion, and branding initiativesExplore and propose new formats and approaches to keep creative output fresh, relevant, and engagingDesign Quality & Brand ComplianceReview and approve creative assets (digital, print, video, etc.) for brand consistency, design excellence, and complianceEnsure all content adheres to established brand guidelines, tone, and visual identityCollaborate with legal, regulatory, and communications teams to ensure creative work meets compliance standardsMaintain a consistent brand look and feel across all platforms and projectsCross-Functional CollaborationPartner with sales and marketing communication, and all digital and communications teams to align creative work with strategic objectivesAct as a brand ambassador, educating stakeholders on proper brand usage across designs and creative best practicesWork 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 standardsResponsible for working with stakeholders to maintain clear project timelines and meet preset deadlinesCreative Strategy & InnovationChampion the evolution of the brand’s visual identity and creative expressionStay ahead of design trends, technologies, and industry standards to continuously incorporate fresh ideas and inform creative decisionsDevelop and manage budgets to support creative strategy and brand initiatives Additional FunctionsMaintain regular and punctual attendanceAttend in-person or virtual meetings as requested or requiredCommunicate effectively and respectfully with othersOther responsibilities as assignedWhat you’ll Need To Succeed:Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Marketing, or related field10+ years of experience in creative direction or senior design rolesStrong portfolio demonstrating creative leadership, brand stewardship, and design excellenceDeep understanding of brand systems, design principles, and compliance requirementsExceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneouslyProficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and other design toolsStrategic thinker with a passion for visual storytelling and brand integrity Collaborative and confident communicator Comfortable working in a fast-paced, matrixed environmentExceptional communication and presentation abilitiesAdvanced problem-solving skillsA deep understanding of brand strategy and marketing principlesExperience with cross-functional team collaborationPersuasive and negotiation skillsS&C Electric is committed to equal-opportunity employment. All employees and applicants will be considered without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to complete the application, please email us at View email address on apply.placed-app.com. No fixed deadlineFull timePosting Date: 2026-07-23