Director, Creative Strategy & Brand Stewardship at Bristol Myers Squibb EU Policy | Princeton, NJ | $187K/yr – $227K/yr

Director, Creative Strategy & Brand Stewardship

Princeton, NJ (On-site)

$187K/yr – $227K/yrDirector/ExecutiveFull time

Posted 2 months ago

Own global brand direction across omni channel assets while balancing bold creative with strict brand governance and cross functional collaboration.

Brand Leadership: set creative direction for 360 campaigns and drive Tier 1 and Tier 2 initiatives with internal teams and agencies.
Asset Portfolio Oversight: lead designers, content creators and production teams to deliver an integrated, on brand asset library.
Cross-Functional Consultation: act as the brand advisor to partners including Congress Teams, Talent Acquisition and Workplace Solutions while enforcing brand standards.

Responsibilities

Develop and lead creative strategy and design direction for internal and external corporate brand; supporting Tier 1 and leading Tier 2 initiatives.
Deliver clear, compelling and integrated creative director for designers, content creators, production teams to drive an elevated and integrated asset portfolio.
Manage agency relationships, onboarding, consultations and design reviews for external partners across the enterprise.
Pursue bold and disruptive creative design aesthetic, while ensuring assets adhere to brand guidelines.
Enforces companywide brand standards to maintain the design integrity of internal and external marketing materials and communications.
Serve as key creative and brand consultant across business partners including, but not limited to, Congress Teams, Talent Acquisition, Real Estate and Workplace Solutions and Inclusion & Culture.
Supports and pursues creative efforts to raise the bar and elevate BMS reputation by staying informed of trends and behaviors, streamlining processes, and planning improvements
Sets brand asset and creative direction across omni-channel (internal/external/workplace brand).
Works efficiently and effectively with Project Manager to keep projects on track and meet deadlines necessary to achieve business goals and objectives

Requirements

Minimum 10 years corporate or agency experience in design
Degree and/or certifications in Graphic Design/Advertising
Exceptional leadership skills and outstanding communication skills
Portfolio demonstrates a body of work encompassing 360 creative campaigns (content and advertising) with knowledge of new media formats
A strong understanding of design, copy, and photography/videography best practices
An intimate understanding of brand development and multichannel communications concepts
Deep experience in directing photography, illustration and video
Comfortable with explaining concepts to senior leaders; Expert in visual and written language
Passionate about brands, ideas, storytelling, and experiential
Experience with a variety of software and digital platform, with expert-level proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite software

Benefits

Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
Wellbeing Support: Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
Financial Well-being and Protection: 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.
Paid Time Off
US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees)
Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays
Based on eligibility*, additional time off for employees may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.
All global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown.
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