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You know the moment. It’s the first notes of that song you love, the intro to your favorite movie, or simply the sound of someone you love saying “hello.” It’s in these moments that sound matters most.
At Bose, we believe sound is the most powerful force on earth. We’ve dedicated ourselves to improving it for nearly 60 years. And we’re passionate down to our bones about making whatever you’re listening to a little more magical.
The Marketing team at Bose consists of passionate, bold, and music-loving storytellers. We tap into the magic of what makes Bose, BOSE, and through our marketing efforts, connect that magic with people who relate to our belief that sound is the most powerful force on earth.
Job Description
The Executive Creative Director provides the passion, vision and leadership behind our storytelling. This person is responsible for elevating our communications and severing as a creative beacon for acquiring talent. They will work with partners to determine how Bose should be represented through design, content, advertising and experiences. They are responsible overseeing the creative department, including the creative, production and studio teams, and managing outside creative agencies as well pushing the development of compelling storytelling, distinctive communications & digital content experiences; continuing the transition to a brand that acts as a more evergreen content publisher.
Primary Responsibilities
Invent and inspire creative outputs that are tied to an overall strategic framework
Partner with Marketing Strategy, Media, Ecommerce, Resellers to develop effective creative across all channels – online and offline
Ensure consistency in our brand identity, editorial voice, visual expressions
Present creative concepts in persuasive, articulate and compelling ways.
Embrace and apply consumer insights to communications and be able to clearly articulate creative rationale
Overseeing the product imagery and content for site, apps and partners
Providing creative direction to partners, sponsors, and influencers on content creation
Elevate the standards, workflows, processes and skillsets to optimize the creative team’s outputs.
Manage resource planning, budget and allocation
Review and interpret creative briefs and guide the creative work product
Understand goals, business requirements, constraints, and be able to work within project parameters
Ensure a consistent and cohesive approach across online and offline creative.
Establish a strong creative environment and culture that allows you to Recruit exceptional creative talent
Manage the career development of creative resources and be a motivating and inspiring force in the company that gets the best performance out of people.
Be the voice of the customer and a champion for world-class creative experiences.
Managing external agents like photographers, printers, freelancers, web developers, etc., and coordinating them according to the work of art directors, copywriters, and other post production workers
Knowledge, Skills And Experience Requirements
Creative strategy – connect consumer insights to a creative platform that can translated throughout the necessary mediums to win consumers’ hearts and minds
Creative Direction - provide compelling, insightful and clear feedback to teams and agencies
Agency Relationships – Effectively manage and partner with production companies, media agencies and creative firms
Concept Development - drive innovating ideas and emotionally resonant communications to achieve positive business outcomes
Leadership skills – must be exceptionally skilled in leadership and organization, directing teams to work together for a common goal
Understanding of customer experience – intimately familiar with the customer experience and understand what makes a customer tick
Staying current on trends and culture– have in-depth knowledge of current trends and culture
Education & Experiences
15+ years Creative
People Manager
Diversity mindset
Global Experience
Bose is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. For additional information, please review: (1) the EEO is the Law Poster (http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf); and (2) its Supplements (http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm). Please note, the company's pay transparency is available at http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/pdf/EO13665_PrescribedNondiscriminationPostingLanguage_JRFQA508c.pdf. Bose is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the application or employment process, please send an e-mail to Wellbeing@bose.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Our goal is to create an atmosphere where every candidate feels supported and empowered in the interviewing process. Diversity and inclusion are integral to our success, and we believe that providing reasonable accommodation is not only a legal obligation but also a fundamental aspect of our commitment to being an employer of choice. We recognize that individuals may have different needs and requirements based on their abilities, and we provide reasonable accommodations to ensure ideal conditions are met during the application process.
If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation, please send a note to wellbeing@bose.com
Seniority level
Executive
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
Industries
Computers and Electronics Manufacturing and Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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