Marketing Director, Creative Services

Cleveland, OH (On-site)

$143K/yr – $187K/yrDirector/ExecutiveFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive centralized creative leadership for the Performance Coatings Group and translate global priorities into scalable, on-brand marketing assets.

  • Own centralized creative leadership for PCG and deliver on-brand assets at scale
  • Must-have: Experience leading creative teams in a matrixed corporate environment
  • Standout: Four direct reports and cross-functional alignment with marketing leaders to translate global priorities

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • The Marketing Director, Creative Services provides centralized creative leadership for the Performance Coatings Group (PCG), leading a team of graphic designers, content managers, videographers/photographers, and project managers to deliver high-impact, on-brand marketing assets at scale.
  • This role is responsible for setting creative and content strategy, enabling integrated marketing and communication programs, and establishing best practices that support PCG’s strategic priorities across global markets.
  • The Director brings a strong blend of creative marketing expertise, operational rigor, and business acumen to drive measurable impact and support continued business growth.
  • Operating in a highly matrixed environment, this role requires a balance of creative vision, systems thinking, and leadership influence.
  • The Marketing Director is an experienced people leader, trusted collaborator, and innovative problem-solver who modernizes creative operations to meet future-state needs while ensuring brand consistency, creative excellence, and operational efficiency.
  • This position has four direct reports and works closely with marketing communications team and business leaders to translate global business priorities into scalable, effective marketing solutions.

Requirements

  • This role is not remote/hybrid.
  • Location: Cleveland, OH (on-site at Global Headquarters) with at least 20% travel.

    Benefits

    • Life … with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being
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    • A wide range of world-class benefits designed for you. From retirement to health care, from total well-being to your daily commute
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    Our mission began more than 150 years ago in 1866 when Henry Sherwin and Edward Williams founded the company in Cleveland, Ohio. The duo went on to shape an industry and create a global legacy. That legacy continues on today as we look ahead and continue to innovate our future. With stores, distribution centers and facilities spanning the globe, we're able to deliver the best in paints, coatings and related products to the world. From our headquarters to our 130 distribution centers and more than 5,000 retail locations, we continue to grow in new and exciting ways. Here, there's no one path to success. Our 64,000+ employees are diverse, innovative and passionate. Our employees worldwide bring their energy and unique perspectives to each new day. We believe in careers that grow with you and open up new opportunities. With the support of a global team, you can innovate, grow and discover a career where you can thrive and Create Your 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲™. Equal Opportunity Employer of all protected statuses, including disability and veteran.

    Cleveland, OH, US
    47K employees (2,233 in marketing)
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    53%
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    39.9%
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    0.8%
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    1.4%

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    Current headcount: ~48.4K

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    1,203 (2% of company)
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