Creative Director

Stanley Martin Homes Corporate Office, 11710 Plaza America Dr., Reston, Virginia, United States of America

Req #1055

Tuesday, April 30, 2024

At Stanley Martin Homes, we believe our team makes the difference in everything we do. That’s why we live by our four values:

Our Team Makes the Difference

Succeed with knowledgeable, driven, and dedicated people working together

We Are Homebuyer Focused

Keep our customers and their satisfaction central to all that we do

We Have a Passion for Excellence

Strive to keep improving with our focus on the Stanley Martin Way

We Do the Right Thing

Act with the highest standards of integrity, every day

Stanley Martin Homes was ranked #12 Largest Private Company in the Greater Washington area by the Washington Business Journal. This achievement highlights Stanley Martin’s growth and success as well as its commitment to its team members and company culture.

TheCreative Directorleads the vision and development of the Stanley Martin Homes brand. They are responsible for vision casting and execution along with managing and developing high-caliber talent and design across the organization. The individual will report to the Senior Vice President of Marketing and serve on the sales and marketing leadership team lending expertise and counsel.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Develop and foster exceptional design by developing a collaborative and highly creative environment

• Manage a team of designers to develop innovative and creative design solutions or the organization leveragingtrends, new mediums and emerging technologies

• Advance and own the SMH brand identity inclusive of voice, imagery, design and expression

• Lead design direction, standards and reviews of all internal and external creative output including print, digital, OOH, collateral, video, product photography, signage etc

• Lead the selection process, migration, management, and optimization of creative platform solutions such as a DAM, project management software/tool etc

• Develop and maintain appropriate creative file organization and standards

• Develop and provide team reporting on productivity, deliverables, turnaround times and workflow/process and ensure cost management

• Be the ultimate SMH Brand ambassador, ensuringadherence and application of brand, identity and design guidelines

• Hire, train and mentor creative talent and cultivate professional development

• Develop corporate and senior leadership presentations and templates

• Adhere to company safety standards and help promote a safe working environment

• Adhere to and promote the Mission, Vision, and Values of Stanley Martin

• Represent the company professionally in all internal and external interactions and communications

• Complete all other duties as assigned by manager

Position Standards:

• Team player

• Attention to Detail

• Ability to multitask and prioritize

• Positive attitude

• Strong Communications skills

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (preferably with a focus/major in Graphic Design, Communication Design and/or related field)

• 15+ years of design experience rooted in graphic design

• 10+ years leading a design team in a corporate and/or agency setting

• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite is required, including InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Premiere Pro etc

• Strong interpersonal, organizational, time management, and leadership skills

• Outstanding creative judgment and familiarity developing advertising creative in all forms of media

• An ability to think critically, creatively and strategically

• Excellent organizational, management and written/oral communication skills

• The ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously, perform under pressure and pay close attention to detail while staying focused on the big picture

• This position is hybrid - four days a week in office

What’s In It For Me:

• Access to competitively priced, high-quality health care options through Aetna, MetLife and VSP, along with employer-paid ST and LT disability, basic life and AD&D insurance (including employee-paid and Aflac supplemental options)

• Plan for the future by investing in a 401(K), with up to $5K employer match, invest even more with our Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Put your family first with benefits, including 2 weeks of paid parental leave and a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for dependent care

• 12 weeks of paid maternity leave through our Short-Term Disability Plan

• Receive well-rounded wellness benefits, including access paid annual subscription to Calm, free and low-cost mental health resources and support services through our Employee Assistance Program

• Continue your education with tuition and certification reimbursement

• Rest and relax with 15 days of vacation (increases with tenure) and 6 days of paid sick leave

• Protect yourself from identity theft or travel mishaps with our no-cost coverage

• Receive great discounts on buying a Stanley Martin home and discounts with our partners in mortgage and title services as well as cell phone service through Verizon

• Get access to your paycheck early with an advanced pay option through Dayforce Wallet

• Support local charities that are important to you through our Giving Back Program; with up to $250 match, 8 hours leave and more

Martin Alloy and Stanley Halle created Stanley Martin in 1966 in the Maryland suburbs outside of Washington, D.C. Early on, we began innovating with fresh new designs and quickly expanded our portfolio of homes to include various sizes and townhomes as well. Our innovative designs, commitment to quality and strong customer service quickly led to significant growth.

Stanley Martin expanded into Northern Virginia in 1971, Charlottesville, VA in 2013 and both Richmond, VA and Raleigh, NC in 2014. In 2017, Stanley Martin joined the Daiwa House Group, which provided the opportunity to expand into Atlanta, GA and Charleston, SC in 2018 and again in 2020 into Columbia, SC and Charlotte, NC among other metro areas on the east coast. We are proud of our 50+ years of success and look forward to helping homebuyers find their dream home every day.

To hear from our current team members about why they love working at Stanley Martin, click here (https://www.stanleymartin.com/who-we-are/careers) .

Other details

• Pay Type Salary

• Stanley Martin Homes Corporate Office, 11710 Plaza America Dr., Reston, Virginia, United States of America

Our company adheres to the spirit and intent of EEO. We promote a safe and drug-free workplace. We offer a competitive package of compensation, benefits, and a remarkable working environment. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO