Our vision for the future is based on the idea that transforming financial lives starts by giving our people the freedom to transform their own. We have a flexible work environment, and fluid career paths. We not only encourage but celebrate internal mobility. We also recognize the importance of purpose, well-being, and work-life balance. Within Empower and our communities, we work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive environment, and our associates dedicate thousands of hours to volunteering for causes that matter most to them.

Chart your own path and grow your career while helping more customers achieve financial freedom. Empower Yourself.

• Lead Empower's internal creative development by inspiring the team to develop compelling creative that entices end users in the D2C and B2B2C space to take the actions we want them to take
• Provide creative leadership on all performance marketing creative materials, which represents a significant part of our media buy.  Develops a large variety of creative for testing and implementation for the broad spectrum of creative needs, including Direct Response (TV/video/radio/direct mail) and paid social
• Leverage appropriate measurement tools  for each campaign so that creative is conceived with these tools in mind
• Provide creative leadership over the UX design of Empower.com and our on-line tool sets, ensuring our brand strategy is thoroughly integrated and articulated in all aspects of our website which is our primary communication and sales lead channel
• Play an active role in the management of the outside creative agency’s efforts in our brand campaign work and ensure that the internal D2C creative aligns with that of the brand campaign
• Attract, retain and develop creative talent that constantly seeks ways to keep abreast of emerging trends in the creative arena such that we can more effectively connect and compel end users to consider Empower
• Uncover and compile best practices in creative development techniques to keep our approach to creative development current with the industry
• Lead the creative team from a Goals and KPIs perspective; conveying that good creative delivers desired results
• Maintain and update style guides to ensure branding standards throughout the Empower enterprise are consistent and up to date
• Manage the creative development process in partnership with the creative team leads and build a strong partnership with the internal agency team leaders who this leader will partner with to ensure excellence in creative product outcomes-these department leads include brand media specialists, social, video and traffic managers

• Bachelors Degree in Fine Arts or equivalent creative advertising background
• 15+ years advertising writing/art background required
• Depth of experience in digital creative development a must
• 5+ years of creative team management required
• Strong business to consumer and business to business creative background required
• Proven track record of developing successful ad campaigns in all formats (online/off-line/broadcast)
  

• Experience working in a highly regulated environment a plus.
• Excellent communication skills and selling ability
• Able to work well under pressure and time constraints
• Strong detail-orientation and solid organizational skills
• Collaborative, with a team-oriented approach

***Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time, including CPT/OPT.***

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What we offer you

We offer an array of diverse and inclusive benefits regardless of where you are in your career. We believe that providing our employees with the means to lead healthy balanced lives results in the best possible work performance.

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Retirement savings – 401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%), financial advisory services, potential company discretionary contribution, and a broad investment lineup
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
• Business-casual environment that includes the option to wear jeans
• Generous paid time off upon hire – including a paid time off program plus ten paid company holidays and three floating holidays each calendar year
• Paid volunteer time — 16 hours per calendar year
• Leave of absence programs – including paid parental leave, paid short- and long-term disability, and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
• Business Resource Groups (BRGs) - internal networks that rally around common interest, experiences and identities such as race, ethnicity, gender, ability, military status and sexual orientation. BRGs play a vital role in educating and engaging our people and advancing our business priorities.

Base Salary Range

The salary range above shows the typical minimum to maximum base salary range for this position in the location listed. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation offered may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.

Equal opportunity employer •  Drug-free workplace

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity.  All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age (40 and over), race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, religion, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law. 

***For remote and hybrid positions you will be required to provide reliable high-speed internet with a wired connection as well as a place in your home to work with limited disruption. You must have reliable connectivity from an internet service provider that is fiber, cable or DSL internet. Other necessary computer equipment, will be provided. You may be required to work in the office if you do not have an adequate home work environment and the required internet connection.***

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