Manager of Creative Design - Lumen

**About Lumen** Lumen connects the world. We are igniting business growth by connecting people, data and applications - quickly, securely, and effortlessly. Together, we are building a culture and company from the people up - committed to teamwork, trust and transparency. People power progress. We're invested in providing the flexibility you need to thrive and deliver lasting impact. Apply now to continue digitally connecting the world and shaping the future. **The Role** ****Application must include a URL to web and digital examples. Applications without samples will not be considered**** We're currently seeking a leader for our design team at our in-house creative agency. This role creatively and strategically supports key business objectives and directs leading-edge video, animation and photography production that elevates our brand story. The candidate is a leader, tightly partnering with the agency's creative director, copy and other design team managers to develop strategic integrated marketing campaigns based on fresh concepts and storytelling ideas that meet project goals and maximize the impact of each marketing message. As the Manager of Creative Design, the candidate is responsible for overseeing the production of a wide range of projects for web, paid media, social, etc., while championing our collaborative model of execution. The candidate will be able to guide content creation that follows pre-established brand standards - and when necessary - collaborate with creative and brand team leads to further establish our visual identity. Because the candidate's experience is in Art Direction, they are able to quickly and creatively problem solve appropriate design solutions for the team when necessary. Qualified candidates must have previous experience within the technology industry, preferably within B2B enterprise solutions as well as experience leading a team of designers in an informal or formal way. **Location** This is a remote opportunity open to candidates located anywhere in the U.S. **The Main Responsibilities** + Work strategically with our creative leadership to ensure work is delivered with the highest levels of creativity and production value, and that it meets or exceeds industry standards + Act as creative lead for all projects, partnering with videographers, producers, crews, editors, graphic artists to achieve the finished product + Set the creative North Star for all team members on a project + Develop and pitch creative concepts to internal stakeholders and executive leadership + Assist in creative problem solving during project scoping, offering creative ways to work within project requirements and budget + Write creative briefs, outlines and foster cross-team collaboration with our copywriters web team + Guide and direct layout, illustration, animation, UI design and more + Work with and guide Art Directors during projects, provide creative direction and participate in reviews + Be a "hands-on" creative director with a full knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite **What We Look For in a Candidate** + BA in Marketing, Design or similar or comparable experience + 8+ experience of relevant experience spanning pre-production, production and post-production + Strong understanding of graphic design principles, methods and practices, as well as all phases of design, production, and delivery + Previous experience managing people or leading a campaign concept team is required + Solid knowledge of integrated marketing campaign strategy + Agency experience a plus + Strong skills in ideating and conceptualizing **Compensation** The starting salary for this role differs based on the employee's primary work location. Employees typically do not start at the top of the range, though compensation depends on each individual's qualifications. **Location Based Pay Ranges** **$94,420 - $125,890** in these states: AR, ID, KY, LA, ME, MS, NE, SC, and SD. **$99,390 - $132,510** in these states: AZ, AL, FL, GA, IN, IA, KS, MO, MT, NM, ND, OH, OK, PA, TN, UT, VT, WV, WI, and WY. **$104,360 - $139,140** in these states: CO, HI, MI, MN, NV, NH, NC, OR, and RI. **$109,330 - $145,770** in these states: AK, CA, CT, DE, DC, IL, MD, MA, NJ, NY, TX, VA, and WA. As with the pay range variety that's based on the region of a country, specific offers are determined by various factors such as experience, education, skills, certifications and other business needs. **Legal Statements** In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. **What to Expect Next** Based on your job application information you may be given the opportunity to complete a video interview immediately after applying. This will include a set of questions for you to record a response to in addition to Game Challenges. Completion of this video interview is a requirement in order to be considered for our open position. Now not a good time? No worries, we will also send you an email with a link to complete the video interview. We strongly recommend that you complete this within 5 days of your application date. Requisition #: 335741 **Background Screening** If you are selected for a position, there will be a background screen, which may include checks for criminal records and/or motor vehicle reports and/or drug screening, depending on the position requirements. For more information on these checks, please refer to the Post Offer section of our FAQ page (https://jobs.lumen.com/i/global/en/faqs) . Job-related concerns identified during the background screening may disqualify you from the new position or your current role. Background results will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. **Equal Employment Opportunities** We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic characteristic or information, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, family status, pregnancy, or other legally protected status (collectively, "protected statuses"). We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training. **Disclaimer** The job responsibilities described above indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to include a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities for this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on evolving business needs and conditions. **Salary Range** **Salary Min :** 94420 **Salary Max :** 145770 This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for either short-term incentives or sales compensation. Director and VP positions also are eligible for long-term incentive. To learn more about our bonus structure, you can view additional information here. (https://jobs.lumen.com/global/en/compensation-information) We're able to answer any additional questions you may have as you move through the selection process. As part of our comprehensive benefits package, Lumen offers a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle and other benefits and perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing. You can learn more by clicking here. (https://centurylinkbenefits.com) Please be advised that Lumen does not require any form of payment from job applicants during the recruitment process. All legitimate job openings will be posted on our official website or communicated through official company email addresses. If you encounter any job offers that request payment in exchange for employment at Lumen, they are not for employment with us, but may relate to another company with a similar name. Note: For union-represented postings, wage rates and ranges are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreement provisions. **Application Deadline** 11/09/2024