Brand & Creative Manager

Position:

Brand & Creative Manager

Location:

Tonawanda, NY

Compensation:

$90,000 - $100,000, annually, based on experience

What We Are Looking For

NOCO is looking for an experienced Brand & Creative Manager who is willing to work hard and grow with the company. The Brand & Creative Manageris responsible for protecting and strengthening the NOCO brand while leading the design and production of marketing materials that support internal and external initiatives.

In this role you will serve as NOCO's primary brand steward, creative lead and graphic designer - ensuring consistent, on-brand creative across print, digital/web, email campaigns, brochures, packaging, environmental design, and beyond. A successful candidate will be an organized and independent multi-tasker who can balance hands-on design work with coordinating creative projects across departments and agency partners. A career at NOCO is an opportunity to make an impact - leading the way in the energy industry, working alongside outstanding colleagues, and giving back to the many communities we serve.

What You Will Do

Serve as NOCO's primary brand steward - the go-to resource for maintaining, interpreting, and approving proper use of brand guidelines across all departments and external partners
Design and produce communications, presentations, and print materials for distribution across digital marketing, email marketing, and printed collateral
Lead creative development of projects - from concept through production - including presenting creative concepts to key stakeholders and managing timelines
Create marketing materials and graphics that consistently implement NOCO branding across all departments and divisions
Develop shareable, visually-engaging content to promote NOCO's products and services across channels
Coordinate and collaborate with the marketing team and other departments to brainstorm and conceptualize creative communications that meet project objectives
Manages and provides leadership to the Brand & Creative team, including Graphic Designers, ensuring the development and execution of cohesive brand, marketing, and creative initiatives.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential functions. The statements herein are intended to describe the
general nature and level of work performed by employees. They are not to be construed as
an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required by personnel so classified.
Furthermore, they do not establish an employment contract and are subject to change at
the discretion of the Company

NOCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration
for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against
on the basis of disability.

What You Will Need

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Graphic Design, Marketing, Communications, Advertising, Public Relations, etc.)
Demonstrated experience leading creative projects and managing or mentoring design and marketing professionals
2-5 years of experience in graphic design, brand management, marketing, or a related field
Strong experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Acrobat, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, AfterEffects)
Design experience is a must, along with a strong understanding of brand identity systems and how to apply them consistently
Working knowledge of traditional and digital marketing, content marketing, and social media marketing
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across multiple departments and respond to inquiries promptly
Strong ability to work independently and collaboratively, with time-management and organizational skills to juggle multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks demanding immediate attention and to manage multiple, ongoing, concurrent responsibilities
Ability to work autonomously, balancing accuracy with timeliness
What We Offer

Generous medical insurance offerings
Dental and vision plans
Company paid life insurance
Company paid short-term disability
401(k) with company match
Health savings accounts
Vacation and NOCO Time
Employee and family assistance program
Company paid training
Safety incentives
Years of service incentives