Managing Director, Head Of Creative, Corporate Marketing

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Base: $250,000 - $300,000; bonus/equity: discretio...
15+ years progressive creative leadership experience
7+ years people leadership managing managers
Global brand strategy and visual identity governance
This role is responsible for defining and executing the firm's global creative vision and brand expression while leading a multidisciplinary team

Job Summary

  • This role is responsible for defining and executing the firm's global creative vision and brand expression while leading a multidisciplinary team.
  • The position requires translating complex strategic narratives into clear creative concepts and governing global brand standards across all touchpoints.
  • Ares offers robust benefits including comprehensive medical plans, 401(k) matching, mental health support, and new parent leave.

Matching Summary

This role is responsible for defining and executing the firm's global creative vision and brand expression while leading a multidisciplinary team.

Salary

Base: $250,000 - $300,000; Bonus/Equity: Discretionary performance-based bonus; Benefits: Comprehensive Medical/Rx, Dental, Vision, 401(k) match, HSA, Life Insurance, EAP, New Parent Leave

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 15+ years progressive creative leadership experience
  • 7+ years people leadership managing managers
  • Global brand strategy and visual identity governance
  • Enterprise-scale campaign execution across multiple channels
  • Budget management and vendor oversight for creative operations
  • Strategic partnership with senior executives and stakeholders

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in asset management or financial services industries
  • Comfort with responsible adoption of AI-enabled creative tools
  • Strong commitment to talent development and team building
  • Change leadership mindset for emerging technologies
  • Data-informed creative approaches and UX collaboration

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required (Design, Marketing, Communications)
  • Advanced degree (MBA, MA) preferred
  • 15+ years relevant professional experience at Managing Director level
  • 7+ years of people leadership experience
  • Proven ownership of creative operations and budget management

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