Director, Creative Services (Denver, CO or Cedar Rapids, IA) – Hybrid

Job Family

Marketing Communications

Job Description Summary

Responsible for the direction and development of creative materials that reinforce Transamerica brand and product positioning across all our business channels and platforms. This includes the management of a design team to conceptualize and create brand assets (video, digital and print) for Transamerica through assignments, deadlines, reviews, and feedback.

Your responsibilities will include understanding our brand to give expert visual guidance, developing compelling layouts, and championing and protecting the brand across multiple platforms and channels. You will work closely with all COE’s within CX & Marketing, Channel partners and key stakeholders in the organization to create work that engages and sells.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Manage design team resources guiding direction and execution to ensure project objectives are met.

• Concept, design and complete materials for execution in video, digital, and print formats to support campaign and marketing needs.

• Collaborate with key stakeholders on Marketing strategy to ensure alignment with Marketing channel objectives.

• Make decisions regarding department resources, budget allocation, outsourcing services, and freelance needs.

• Work with Art Directors, graphic designers and content team on creative development to understand requirements and goals to be communicated .

• Maintain a deep understanding of company products and branding, ensuring adherence to brand standards.

• Identify new tools, technologies, templates or processes to improve efficiency and creative output.

• Create a culture of continual learning and engagement.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, design, advertising, design, digital media or related field

• 10 years of experience in a creative marketing role

• Five years of management experience leading and developing teams

• Experience leading creative projects and conceptualizing ideas in a team environment

• Strategic thinker and decision-maker to drive results

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Video, HTML, and general CMS knowledge

• Strong communication, problem-solving, negotiating, and relationship building skills

• Deadline and detail oriented, organized, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in financial services or a creative agency environment

• Presentations skills

Working Conditions

• Hybrid office environment: 3 days in office (Cedar Rapids, IA/Denver, CO)

Compensation:

• The Salary for this position generally ranges between $135,000 - $150,000 annually. Please note that the salary range is a good faith estimate for this position and actual starting pay is determined by several factors including qualifications, experience, geography, work location designation (in-office, hybrid, remote) and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law.

• Additionally, this position is typically eligible for an Annual Bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and is at the Company’s discretion.

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This job description is not a contract of employment nor for any specific job responsibilities. The Company may change, add to, remove, or revoke the terms of this job description at its discretion. Managers may assign other duties and responsibilities as needed. In the event an employee or applicant requests or requires an accommodation to perform job functions, the applicable HR Business Partner should be contacted to evaluate the accommodation request.

Disclaimer:
Beware of fake job offers!

We’ve been alerted to scammers impersonating Transamerica recruiters, particularly for remote positions. Please note:

• We will never request personal information such as ID or payment for equipment upfront.

• Official offers are sent via DocuSign following a verbal offer—not through text or email.

What We Offer

For eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both the personal and financial well-being of our employees.

Compensation Benefits

• Competitive Pay

• Bonus for Eligible Employees

Benefits Package

• Pension Plan

• 401k Match

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Disability Insurance

• Medical Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Employee Discounts

• Career Training & Development Opportunities

Health and Work/Life Balance Benefits

• Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.

• Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays).

• Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars

• Parental Leave – fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child.

• Adoption Assistance

• Employee Assistance Program

• Back-Up Care Program

• PTO for Volunteer Hours

• Employee Matching Gifts Program

• Employee Resource Groups

• Inclusion and Diversity Programs

• Employee Recognition Program

• Referral Bonus Programs

Inclusion & Diversity

We believe our commitment to diversity and inclusion creates a work environment filled with exceptional individuals. We’re thrilled to have been recognized for our efforts through the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index, Dave Thomas Adoption Friendly Advocate, and several Seramount lists, including the Inclusion Index, 100 Best Companies for Working Parents, Best Companies for Dads, and Top 75 Companies for Executive Women.

To foster a culture of inclusivity throughout our workforce, workplace, and marketplace, Transamerica offers a wide range of diversity and inclusion programs. This includes our company-sponsored, employee-driven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), which are formed around a shared interest or a common characteristic of diversity. ERGs are open to all employees. They provide a supportive environment to help us better appreciate our similarities and differences and understand how they benefit us all.

Giving Back

We believe our responsibilities extend beyond our corporate walls. That's why we created the Aegon Transamerica Foundation in 1994. Through a mix of financial grants and the volunteer efforts of our employees, the foundation supports nonprofit organizations focused on the things that matter most to our people in the communities where we live and work.

Transamerica’s Parent Company

Aegon acquired the Transamerica business in 1999. Since its start in 1844, Aegon has grown into an international company serving more than 23.9 million people across the globe.* It offers investment, protection, and retirement solutions, always with a clear purpose: Helping people live their best lives. As a leading global investor and employer, the company seeks to have a positive impact by addressing critical environmental and societal issues, with a focus on climate change and inclusion and diversity.

* As of December 31, 2023