Head of Creative Concept - Guardian Life : Job Details

We are seeking a dynamic and innovative Head of Creative Concept to partner with the Head of Creative and Agency to translate rational business strategies into highly effective creative concepts across the Guardian enterprise.

In this client-facing role, you will inspire and persuade stakeholders as well as lead and mentor our growing creative team of writers, art directors, designers, and video animator/editors.

You are a master art director or copywriter with a demonstrated ability to bring both art and copy together to deliver highly impactful creative concepts executed flawlessly across all channels.

• Consult collaboratively with stakeholders at early stages of strategy.
• Think beyond the project to connect the dots strategically.
• Develop insight-driven creative concepts and direct creative teams and/or external vendors for flawless execution across all channels.
• Contribute hands-on with your craft, despite your managerial role.
• Advocate for the power of creative to drive business results.
• Partner with Account and Project management teams to ensure creative is on brief, on time, and on budget.
• Lead and mentor the creative team, providing guidance and inspiration.
• Pitch and present ideas both formally and informally.
• Stay current with emerging trends to inform and inspire creative work.

• 8+ years in a leadership role within advertising, creative, or in-house agencies.
• Strong strategic and conceptual skills with the ability to generate compelling ideas.
• Thorough understanding of the campaign creation process from pre-pro to post-production.
• Leadership skills to guide and inspire creative talent including writers, art directors, and designers.
• Ability to pitch ideas convincingly and negotiate to meet business and team needs.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills with various departments and stakeholders.
• Experience leading and developing geographically dispersed teams, managing virtual and onsite members.

Salary Range: $129,500.00 - $212,750.00

The salary reflects a good faith estimate for the primary location. Final salary will depend on experience, knowledge, and abilities. Additional incentive compensation may apply.

At Guardian, you'll have support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals, with opportunities for skill-building, leadership development, and community involvement, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.

Aligned with our purpose to inspire well-being, we offer supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits. Explore our benefits at guardianlife.com/careers/corporate/benefits. Benefits are for full-time employees; interns are not eligible.

Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, disability, or veteran status.

We provide access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. For accommodations, contact [email protected].

Current Guardian colleagues should apply through the internal Jobs Hub in Workday.

Guardian helps 29 million customers with insurance and financial products. Our purpose to inspire well-being guides us to support our colleagues, consumers, and communities. We focus on overall well-being—mind, body, and wallet—and prioritize our customers. Learn more at guardianlife.com.