Creative Director

As an S&C Electric team member, you’ll work on projects that have real-world impact. You’ll help transform the grid for resilient and reliable power worldwide. S&C has more than a 100-year history of innovation and has been 100% employee-owned since 2012. We continue this legacy as a trusted, forward-thinking leader in the electrical industry. You will advance a safer, more reliable, and more resilient electrical grid. Our products help the grid adapt to severe weather and transition to clean energy. We’re big enough to be a respected industry leader but small enough for you to impact our company directly. Our commitment gives you opportunities to impact on and off the job positively.

Join S&C to make an impact on tomorrow’s energy challenges and become an employee-owner!

Hours

8:00 am – 5:00 pm (Mon-Fri) Hybrid

Compensation

At S&C, we are dedicated to providing competitive and equitable compensation for all our team members, and we are committed to transparency in our pay practices. The estimated annual base salary range for this position is $154,968 - $205,332.60. Individual pay within this salary range is determined by several compensable factors, including performance, knowledge, job-related skills and experience, and relevant education or training. This role is also eligible for S&C’s annual incentive plan (AIP), subject to eligibility criteria.

Join Our Team as a Creative Director!

The Creative Director will be a visionary and brand-driven role, leading the creative quality and brand integrity of all marketing and communications designed materials. This role plays a pivotal role in providing creative design direction, inspiring fresh ideas, and vetting all design work to ensure alignment with brand standards and strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Creative Direction & Ideation

Serve as the lead creative voice, guiding the development of compelling visual concepts and storytelling across all channels

Inspire and challenge internal teams and external partners to push creative boundaries while staying true to brand identity

Provide clear, actionable creative direction and feedback to elevate design quality and effectiveness

Introduce innovative design concepts for campaigns, product promotion, and branding initiatives

Explore and propose new formats and approaches to keep creative output fresh, relevant, and engaging

Design Quality & Brand Compliance

Review and approve creative assets (digital, print, video, etc.) for brand consistency, design excellence, and compliance

Ensure all content adheres to established brand guidelines, tone, and visual identity

Collaborate with legal, regulatory, and communications teams to ensure creative work meets compliance standards

Maintain a consistent brand look and feel across all platforms and projects

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with sales and marketing communication, and all digital and communications teams to align creative work with strategic objectives

Act as a brand ambassador, educating stakeholders on proper brand usage across designs and creative best practices

Work closely with external agencies and freelancers to educate teams on S&C’s brand standards and hold them accountable to ensure creative output meets expectations and standards

Responsible for working with stakeholders to maintain clear project timelines and meet preset deadlines

Creative Strategy & Innovation

Champion the evolution of the brand’s visual identity and creative expression

Stay ahead of design trends, technologies, and industry standards to continuously incorporate fresh ideas and inform creative decisions

Develop and manage budgets to support creative strategy and brand initiatives

Additional Functions

Maintain regular and punctual attendance

Attend in-person or virtual meetings as requested or required

Communicate effectively and respectfully with others

Other responsibilities as assigned

What you’ll Need To Succeed:

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Marketing, or related field

10+ years of experience in creative direction or senior design roles

Strong portfolio demonstrating creative leadership, brand stewardship, and design excellence

Deep understanding of brand systems, design principles, and compliance requirements

Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and other design tools

Strategic thinker with a passion for visual storytelling and brand integrity

Collaborative and confident communicator

Comfortable working in a fast-paced, matrixed environment

Exceptional communication and presentation abilities

Advanced problem-solving skills

A deep understanding of brand strategy and marketing principles

Experience with cross-functional team collaboration

Persuasive and negotiation skills

S&C Electric is committed to equal-opportunity employment. All employees and applicants will be considered without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to complete the application, please email us at TAsupport@sandc.com .

No fixed deadline