Creative Director
The Minds
USA (Remote)
$150K/yr - $200K/yrAgencyFull-timeSenior level7+ years exp.
4 hrs ago
Creative Director
New York City, NY (On-site)
$180K/yr – $200K/yrFull time
Posted 5 months ago
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Job Description
Join Goodwin’s Global Operations Team, and make a real impact on a global scale. At Goodwin, we work with some of the world’s most successful and innovative investors, entrepreneurs and disruptors in the life sciences, private equity, real estate, technology and financial industries, and where they converge. As part of the Global Operations Team – all business professionals at the firm – you’ll collaborate with colleagues from varied backgrounds and experiences, fostering an environment where cross-functional learning, networking, and collaboration are at the core of what we do.
Here, we’re not just supporting a law firm; we’re partnering with attorneys and clients to deliver cutting-edge solutions in high-stakes litigation and dispute resolution, world-class regulatory compliance and advisory services, and complex transactions. Our commitment to integrity, ingenuity, agility, and ambition drives us, and we’re proud to have been recognised as the “Best Business Team” by The American Lawyer.
This is your opportunity to grow professionally in a dynamic, global environment, surrounded by forward-thinking peers.
At Goodwin, we live our clients’ business. We are a firm of insiders relentlessly focused on understanding the pulse within six industries: healthcare, investment funds, life sciences, private equity, real estate, and technology. This means that we deliver unprecedented client value through a unique combination of industry knowledge, legal excellence, and business advisory expertise – all powered by our high-performance culture.
As the Creative Director, you will own and oversee all aspects of Goodwin’s global creative function. You’ll develop a deep understanding of the firm’s brand, and work to elevate and evolve it on a consistent, ongoing basis. You’ll build and lead a best-in-class team to deliver compelling, differentiated, and high-impact creative solutions that elevate Goodwin’s brand and support its strategic priorities.
What You Will Do:
Creative and Brand Strategy
Define and lead the firm’s global creative vision, ensuring alignment with brand and marketing strategy and business objectives
Develop a deep understanding of the Goodwin brand and continuously elevate and evolve its expression across all channels
Translate marketing goals into clear, compelling, and novel creative solutions
Partner with senior stakeholders to shape and prioritize creative initiatives that support key firm priorities
Own and maintain the firm’s brand guidelines for visual identity and voice and tone; continuously refine and evolve them to ensure they remain modern, differentiated, and impactful
Creative Execution
Oversee all creative design and copywriting projects and initiatives end-to-end from ideation through execution, with a relentless focus on the details that distinguish final outputs from “good enough” to exceptional
Ensure consistency in visual identity, voice, and tone across all channels and formats spanning digital, print, motion/video, and experiential
Lead team in developing memorable branded solutions for priority marketing campaigns, events, and initiatives; collaborate closely with other Marketing & Communications and stakeholder teams to ensure objectives are met
Oversee and manage relationships with vendors, agencies, and offshore production resources to ensure quality, efficiency, and excellence in execution
Team Leadership
Lead, mentor, and motivate a high-performing team across creative disciplines
Build, expand, and optimize team capabilities and structure to support the growing scope of the Marketing team and broader department
Foster a culture of creativity, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
Ensure effective resourcing and workload management across creative projects and priorities
Operations and Process
Optimize creative workflows, processes, and tools to drive efficiency and scalability in close collaboration with team members in other Marketing functions including Marketing Strategy, Operations, and Technology
Introduce new formats, storytelling approaches, and technologies to enhance
creative outputs
Encourage experimentation and the adoption of new creative techniques, tools, and trends
Who You Are:
12+ years of proven work experience in creative roles, with 5+ years in a leadership role overseeing integrated creative functions including design and copywriting
Bachelor’s degree in design, marketing, communications, advertising, or related field, or equivalent experience
Experience building and scaling a creative team
In-house/brand-side and professional services experience preferred
Experience working within a workflow management tool; Workfront knowledge a plus
A portfolio will be requested and is required as part of the application process
Occasional travel to other offices and site visits
A visionary creative leader with a strong portfolio of impactful, multi-channel work
A strategic, big-picture thinker who can translate complex business objectives into compelling creative solutions
An exceptional communicator and collaborator, able to influence and align stakeholders across all levels
A hands-on leader who can both set direction and dive into execution when needed
A builder of high-performing teams with a passion for mentoring and developing talent
Deeply invested in brand quality, creative excellence, and continuous improvement
Detail-oriented, disciplined, and relentless in the pursuit of exceptional work
Able to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment without sacrificing craft or precision
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Benefits and More
At Goodwin, you will discover your next career opportunity with a rewarding compensation package and comprehensive benefits, including:
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Life and disability insurance
Retirement & Savings Plan
Emergency back-up child and adult care
Paid vacation, sick time off, and holidays
Professional development and career advancement opportunities
Employee recognition and reward programs
Employee wellness and assistance programs
Employee discounts and perks
Goodwin
Goodwin is a global law firm with more than 1,800 lawyers in its offices located in the United States, Europe and Asia. We build lasting relationships with our clients, including many of the world’s most successful and innovative leaders, entrepreneurs, companies, and investors within the life sciences, private equity, real estate, technology, and financial services industries, and where they converge. Our immersive understanding of our clients’ industries – combined with our expertise across high-stakes litigation and dispute resolution, world-class regulatory compliance and advisory services, and complex transactions – sets us apart. Our offices are found in Boston, Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Santa Monica, Silicon Valley, Washington, D.C., Brussels, Cambridge, Frankfurt, London, Luxembourg, Paris, Hong Kong, and Singapore. Engage with us on Instagram: @Join_Goodwin *Attorney Advertising
Salaries
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$180K/yr – $200K/yr
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