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Overview
SVP, Executive Creative Director (ECD) will inspire, lead, and build best-in-class breakthrough creative integrated marketing campaigns and ensure a cohesive and innovative brand presence across all consumer touchpoints and platforms.
What You Will Do
Lead the conceptualization, innovation and execution of all advertising campaigns, including print, digital, and video content.
Provide visionary leadership to the creative team, setting strategic direction and fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, continuous improvement and excellence.
Ensure consistency in brand messaging, imagery, and tone across all creative deliverables, maintaining brand integrity and cohesion.
Act as a trusted strategic advisor to Macy's Chief Marketing Officer and senior leadership, offering valuable insights and recommendations on creative direction and marketing strategies.
Oversee the Photo and Content Studio: Photographers, Photo Art Directors, Stylists, Sample Management teams, Production, Video Production and Operations.
Stay current on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in advertising and creative strategy.
Drive cross-functional collaboration and alignment by cultivating strong relationships with key stakeholders across departments and levels of the organization, ensuring cohesive brand experiences.
You Will Need
Strategic Vision: Demonstrated ability to develop and execute creative strategies that align with overarching marketing objectives and brand vision. A strategic thinker with a data-driven approach to decision-making, continuously striving for measurable results.
Inspirational Leadership: Proven track record of providing visionary leadership to creative teams, fostering innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with diverse teams including marketing, merchandising, and digital departments to ensure cohesive brand experiences.
Brand Development: Expertise in driving the development of visually compelling assets and multimedia content that resonate with target audiences, reinforcing brand identity and values.
Talent Development: Proven ability to recruit, mentor, and develop high-performing creative teams, fostering professional growth and succession planning.
Communication: Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills, enabling the ability to influence and inspire cross-functional teams.
Efficient Project Management: Strong project management skills to effectively prioritize and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, ensuring timely delivery and quality outcomes.
Visual Merchandise Expertise: Outstanding aesthetic in visual merchandising standards and trends, along with innovative and creative product expression and inspiration in a multi-brand retail environment.
Who You Are
Dedicated to fulfilling ideals of diversity, inclusion, and respect that Macy’s aspires to achieve every day in every way.
Candidates with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in a related field are encouraged to apply.
10-15 years of combined experience in creative leadership roles, with a significant portion in agency settings.
10+ years of experience with a proven track record of success in leading creative teams within advertising or marketing agencies, working with diverse clients and industries.
5+ years of experience in retail or consumer-focused environments, demonstrating an understanding or retail-specific challenges and opportunities.
Able to work a flexible schedule based on department and company needs.
What We Can Offer You
An inclusive, challenging, and refreshingly fun work environment
Competitive pay and benefits rooted in principles of equity
Performance incentives and annual merit review
Merchandise discounts
Health and Wellness Benefits across medical, dental, vision, and additional insurance
Retirement Savings Plan with 401k match opportunity
Employee Assistance Program (mental health counseling and legal/financial advice)
Resources for continuous learning, career growth, and leadership development
8 paid holidays
Paid Time Off (first year prorated depending on start date)
Tuition reimbursement program
Guild education benefit funds 100% of tuition, books, and fees in designated programs
Colleague Resource Groups (CRGs) and give-back/volunteer opportunities
Empowerment and autonomy to perform impactful work with tangible results
About Macy’s
Now is an exciting time for a Macy's career as we continue to focus on creating exciting and memorable experiences for every Macy's customer, whether their journey starts online or in the store. Our opportunities in Sales, Merchandise, Operations, Customer Service, Warehouse, Marketing, and other areas let you express your creativity and commitment to excellence, grow your career and make a difference to your Macy's colleagues and customers.
Bring your creativity, energy, and ideas to the Macy's team – Apply Today!
This job description is not all-inclusive. Macy's, Inc. reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. Macy's, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.
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Seniority level
Executive
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Marketing, Art/Creative, and Advertising
Industries
Retail Apparel and Fashion, Marketing Services, and Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry
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