Opportunity
The Creative Manager is a
high-level strategic leader and hands-on visionary responsible for defining and
driving the visual tone, brand narrative, and creative excellence for Kohler
Hospitality. This role requires a sophisticated aesthetic sense, business
acumen, and the ability to lead a diverse ecosystem of internal and external
talent.
The Creative Manager will lead a
multidisciplinary team to deliver Omni-channel experiences—from high-end
digital content and social journeys to traditional print and video—ensuring
every touchpoint is executed to a world-class standard. You are a "student
of the industry" who balances creative risk-taking with the operational
rigor required to align resources against the company’s highest-performing
business units.
Specific Responsibilities
Creative Leadership & Execution
Act as the primary creative guardian, ensuring cohesive brand strategy and "luxury-level" aesthetics across all mediums (Digital, Video, Social, Print, and Experiential).Expertly direct all stages of video and photography production; provide "on-set" direction and high-level feedback to retouches and editors to ensure the final product exceeds industry standards.Cultivate a culture of excellence and accountability, pushing the boundaries of digital storytelling and emerging technologies to keep the brand on the leading edge.
Operational & Financial Management
Nimbly deploy the team and external resources against the highest-priority items and highest-performing business segments to maximize ROI.Manage the department budget and project-specific spending; ensure all creative output is delivered on time and strictly aligned with budgeted hours.Continuously streamline creative workflows and production pipelines to improve efficiency without sacrificing quality.
Team & Relationship Management
Manage and mentor a direct team of 6 (including Designers, Copywriters and Production), fostering their career development and elevating their output.Oversee dedicated resources, contract services, and an extensive roster of third-party agencies and freelancers.Serve as a trusted advisor to the Head of Marketing and internal stakeholders; defend creative points of view while remaining a collaborative, solution-oriented problem solver.