Manager, Creative

Lincolnshire, IL (On-site)

$96K/yr – $138K/yrManager5+ years expFull time

Posted 7 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the brand storytelling across digital and retail touchpoints, guiding creative vision and cross-functional alignment to drive consistent, performance-informed campaigns.

  • Creative leadership: shape campaigns, launches, and storytelling across digital, print, social, email, packaging, and video.
  • Brand system and production: ensure consistency, oversee photography/video/content, and mentor designers and freelancers.
  • Performance-driven iteration: optimize creative with testing and insights while staying on schedule and within budget.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Help shape and execute the creative vision for the Quill brand across digital, print, social, email, packaging, and video
  • Lead concept development and execution for campaigns, product launches, seasonal initiatives, and brand storytelling
  • Partner cross-functionally with eCommerce, Merchandising, Promotions, Sales, and Marketing teams
  • Ensure brand consistency across all customer touchpoints
  • Present creative concepts to stakeholders and leadership
  • Mentor designers, copywriters, and freelance partners
  • Oversee photography, video, and content production
  • Optimize creative using performance insights and testing
  • Stay current on design and digital trends
  • Manage projects to meet deadlines and budgets

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in design or equivalent work experience
  • 5+ years of experience in a creative, branding, or marketing role
  • Experience across digital, social, email, print, and brand channels
  • Strong portfolio of multi-channel work
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, Figma, and Microsoft Office
  • Strong project management skills

Preferred

  • Strong creative thinker with passion for storytelling and brand building
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong collaboration and organizational skills
  • High attention to detail and adaptability
  • Experience in retail or eCommerce environments

Benefits

  • Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups
  • Flexible PTO (22 days) and Holiday Schedule (7 observed paid holidays)
  • Online and Retail Discounts, Company Match 401(k), Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs, and more!
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We admit it, we’re your biggest fans. At Quill, we are mindful of your unique office and business supply needs, and we deliver with expert knowledge and confidence. From bringing you that new pen feeling to instant savings and rewards on every order, we love helping your business win.

Founded in 1956
Lincolnshire, Illinois, USA
671 employees (87 in marketing)
67% recommend to a friend
70% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
1.5M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$135.1K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
29.3%
Direct
65.1%
Referral
2.9%
Social
1.7%
Paid
0.8%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~671

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
58 (9% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

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