Title: Senior Marketing Specialist (Creative Lead) - (9-month assignment)
We are a global investment bank specializing in M&A and private capital advisory services. Clients worldwide rely on us to help unlock value in their business and turn ambitious goals into reality. We approach every engagement with boundless collaboration, pooling expertise and relationships across industries, service offerings, and geographies. For over 30 years, our clients have trusted us to think strategically, execute precisely, and deliver premium outcomes to help them grow.
We are ambitious in our goals and steadfast in the belief that clients deserve our very best. To achieve our highest aspiration, we invest in world-class, team-oriented individuals who are smart, driven, and principled - those who are eager to be part of something bigger than themselves. When you join Harris Williams, you are welcomed into a collegial environment where every individual has the opportunity to make an impact in a powerful and significant way.
Core Competencies:
Harris Williamsis seeking a talented and experienced Creative Lead for a temporary nine-month assignment to support the design, copywriting, and production of communication materials across a variety of marketing programs. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and enhance our company culture where execution excellence and collaboration are key.
Role & Responsibilities:
- Lead the creative team, consisting of two designers and copywriters and an external design agency
- Ensure the highest level of quality in design and copywriting across all marketing deliverables, reviewing and providing feedback on work created by junior creative team members
- Manage project intake, delegation, and creative direction and ensure on-time delivery to project managers
- Ability to execute on marketing projects, including but not limited to: designing, writingcopy, and publishing digital assets in support of banker marketing efforts; building and publishing new website pages utilizing the firm's content management system; preparing new content for distribution across multiple marketing channels, including email and social media; aiding in recruiting, event, and sponsorship programs by developing digital and on-site communication materials
- Collaborate with full Marketing team to ensure brand is consistently demonstrated across all marketing efforts
Job Specific Competencies, Education & Experience:
- Minimum 5-7+ years of experience in a graphic design and/or copywriting role
- Proven experience critiquing work and providing constructive feedback
- Preferred experience in B2B, agency, or financial services
- High level of attention to detail
- Excellent writing and editing skills
- Experience working across multiple digital and marketing channels with an appetite to learn additional mediums as opportunities present
- Experience working within Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, a content management system, and/or other marketing and design platforms
- A creative thinker who brings passion to every project - big or small
- Proactive and solutions-oriented approach with a results-driven attitude
- Organized, detail-oriented, and diligent with the ability to meet deadlines and execute efficiently
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, and ability to work well in a consultative manner
- Team player, collaborative, and able to work effectively with various functional partners
- Ability to effectively delegate and direct resources toward continuous improvements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- This is an in-office role (WFH 1 day per week) in Richmond, VA. Light after-hour email usage expected
In order to be considered, you must be able to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
This description reflects the core activities of the role but is not intendedto be all-inclusive and otherduties within the group/department may be required, in addition to changes in the emphasis of duties as required from time to time.
Disclaimer: Harris Williams will not accept unsolicited resumes from contingency recruiters. Any such resumes received will not be considered as legitimate submissions, and Harris Williams will not pay for the placement of a candidate resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Furthermore, Harris Williams strictly forbids any contingency recruiter from representing the firm in the market without prior consent.