Principal Associate, Associate Creative Director — PPX Brand Creative
Capital One Brand Creative is looking for an experienced, strategic, and digitally‑savvy Associate Creative Director to join the Premium Products & Experiences (PPX) team. You are a digital native who is as comfortable being hands on as you are directing a team of designers and copywriters to world‑class creative executions in the Premium space. And you are equally passionate about your creative craft as you are about strategy to develop innovative and upscale customer experiences.
What You’ll Do
- Partner with Creative Directors and Project Managers to define intent, brief teams, and deliver marketing that cuts through the noise.
- Be a creative leader amongst your team of Art Directors, Graphic Designers, and Copywriters (including a mix of full‑time associates, contractors, and agencies).
- Collaborate with marketing strategists and internal business clients to positively influence marketing strategy and the customer experience.
- Use research and data to ground your creative decisions.
- Demonstrate expert knowledge of email and marketing trends, and translate business intent into creative strategies and executions that market products effectively.
- Present and influence with a convincing and inspiring style to increase buy‑in and open the door for new opportunities – both for your team and department.
- Mentor and build expertise in your craft, whether copywriting or art direction with your peers, and team members.
Who You Are
- Your curiosity is endless. There’s always something else to learn.
- You’re flexible and not afraid of change—in fact, you welcome the challenge.
- You share your point of view but seek out what might be missing and listen.
- You have big ideas and know the best ones are driven by proof, persistence and patience.
- You’re a storyteller. You simplify the complex and compel your audience to act.
- You know how to enjoy yourself. While fun isn’t mandatory, it certainly seems to follow you.
- You care—about the work, your team and the customers you serve.
Candidates must provide a portfolio of their creative work for consideration.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or military experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in copywriting or art direction.
- 1+ year experience leading projects through junior creatives preferred.
- Channel expertise and skill within Email, UX, UI, Web and Print.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and digital design software (e.g., Figma).
- General knowledge of the Tax email platform.
- Experience in one or more of the following industries: premium goods, luxury, premium travel.
- Experience at a large in‑house creative team.
- Experience working with a Fortune 100 brand.
- Experience in the financial services industry.
At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.
Salary and Compensation
- McLean, VA: $117,300 - $133,900
- New York, NY: $128,000 - $146,100
- Richmond, VA: $106,700 - $121,700
This role is also eligible to earn performance‑based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long‑term incentives (LTI).
Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well‑being.
This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.
Capital One is an equal‑opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non‑discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Capital One promotes a drug‑free workplace.
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