Creative Manager

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Creative Manager based in the United States.

As a Creative Manager, you will lead creative strategy and production across a diverse portfolio of federal government clients and communications projects. This is a hands-on leadership role combining creative direction, team management, and direct content creation across multiple media formats. You will guide a multidisciplinary team of designers, multimedia specialists, and social media professionals while ensuring high-quality creative execution. From developing campaign concepts to producing videos, graphics, presentations, and digital content, you will play a central role in bringing complex ideas to life. You will collaborate with clients and internal stakeholders to deliver engaging, accessible, and audience-focused communications. This remote opportunity is ideal for an experienced creative professional who enjoys balancing strategic thinking, practical execution, and team development.

Accountabilities

• Develop and lead creative strategies and concepts for federal government clients, translating project briefs, research, and audience insights into compelling creative direction.

• Personally produce creative assets across multiple disciplines, including graphic design, visual layouts, video editing, motion graphics, photography, and social media content.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary creative team spanning design, multimedia, and social media, establishing priorities, reviewing deliverables, and providing constructive feedback.

• Oversee social media creative development, ensuring consistent visual standards and creating content tailored to different digital platforms.

• Plan and manage video and photography productions from initial concepts through final delivery, coordinating external production partners when necessary.

• Present creative concepts, campaign strategies, and design recommendations to clients and internal stakeholders, clearly communicating the rationale behind creative decisions.

• Manage creative workflows, project timelines, resources, and competing priorities across multiple client contracts.

• Ensure all creative deliverables comply with client branding guidelines, plain language standards, and Section 508 accessibility requirements.

• Design proposal graphics, pitch decks, and presentation materials using PowerPoint to support business development initiatives.

• Identify and introduce innovative tools, technologies, and AI-assisted workflows to improve creative quality, productivity, and operational efficiency.

• Maintain high creative standards while ensuring projects are delivered on time and aligned with client expectations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Film, Marketing, or a related discipline.

• At least 8 years of hands-on creative experience across three or more of the following areas: graphic design, video production and editing, social media content creation, photography, and motion graphics.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience leading, managing, or mentoring designers or other creative professionals.

• A professional portfolio demonstrating hands-on creative work across multiple disciplines is required with the application.

• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, and After Effects.

• Advanced PowerPoint skills, including the ability to design professional proposals, pitch decks, and executive presentations.

• U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

• Strong creative strategy, conceptual thinking, and visual storytelling abilities, with the capacity to transform complex information into clear and engaging content.

• Excellent leadership, communication, collaboration, and presentation skills.

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize competing deadlines, and provide effective feedback to creative team members.

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to balance creative innovation with brand consistency, accessibility, and client requirements.

Preferred qualifications:

• Previous experience working for an advertising, marketing, or communications agency.

• Experience supporting federal government clients or working within government communications environments.

• Familiarity with federal branding standards, Section 508 accessibility requirements, and plain language guidelines.

• Experience with Figma, Canva, and AI-assisted creative tools.

• Additional expertise in photography, motion graphics, audio production, or podcast development.

• Recognition for award-winning creative campaigns or projects.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Life insurance and long-term disability coverage.

• 401(k) retirement plan and Roth savings option, with employer matching and no vesting period.

• Discretionary profit-sharing plan for eligible employees after one year of employment.

• Flexible working hours and remote work opportunities.

• Paid time off.

• 11 paid federal holidays.

• Tuition reimbursement for eligible employees.

• Professional training and development opportunities.

• Opportunities to lead creative initiatives and collaborate with multidisciplinary professionals.

• Inclusive and collaborative workplace culture that values diverse perspectives, creativity, and professional growth.