Creative Director

Who We Are

At Corebridge Financial, we believe action is everything. That’s why every day we partner with financial professionals and institutions to make it possible for more people to take action in their financial lives, for today and tomorrow.

We align to a set of Values that are the core pillars that define our culture and help bring our brand purpose to life:

• We are stronger as one: We collaborate across the enterprise, scale what works and act   decisively for our customers and partners.
• We deliver on commitments: We are accountable, empower each other and go above and beyond for our stakeholders.
• We learn, improve and innovate: We get better each day by challenging the status quo and equipping ourselves for the future.
• We are inclusive: We embrace different perspectives, enabling our colleagues to make an impact and bring their whole selves to work.

Who You’ll Work With

We tell the powerful story of how Corebridge makes it possible for more people and institutions to take action in financial lives – for their own and on behalf of others. Our team designs and executes advertising programs, internal and external communications strategies, and client and prospect engagement programs to showcase who Corebridge is to our customers, distribution partners and employees. Our team oversees brand positioning and strategy, digital and social media, employee and executive communications, media relations, industry research and thought leadership, product marketing, customer regulatory communications, and social impact and sponsorship programming.

About The Role

The Creative Director is responsible for developing and executing a creative strategy that supports Corebridge’s strategic imperatives, translating business objectives into innovative and compelling design focused on raising awareness of and affinity for Corebridge products and services.

Responsibilities

• Provide creative leadership and Corebridge brand expertise, working in close collaboration with business unit and digital marketing teams, driving extension of Corebridge brand expression in our web properties and in business unit marketing campaigns and deliverables.

• Deliver exceptional graphic design for digital or print, managing multiple high-profile projects simultaneously.

• Strategically integrate AI tools and capabilities into the entire creative process, from ideation to production, providing expertise and training to team members on the effective use of AI tools.

• Help to direct the team’s creative execution, reviewing work, troubleshooting and providing actionable feedback.

• Bring a digital-first mindset and the ability to execute using our digital toolkit (AI tools, AEM, Figma, Ceros) to every project.

• Recommend and lead the implementation of improvements to project process efficiency, helping to ensure creative projects move efficiently from creative assignment to delivery in our workflow platform. Serve as a crucial link between the Creative Solutions team and Corebridge stakeholders, helping to successfully manage workloads, timelines and resources.

• Help to build and develop a high-performing, collaborative, engaged and loyal team with the mindset and capabilities to fuel growth. Help to manage and cultivate skill and career development of team members.

• Serve as strategic partner to the Head of Creative Solutions. Provide persuasive, informed counsel.

• Direct the work of external vendors (i.e. agencies, illustrators, photographers, video producers, copywriters and printers).

• Encourage and enable team to further skills and learn about our business.

Please note this is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities of the position, and the requirements of the job may change in line with business needs.

Skills and Qualifications

• College degree and 7+ years of related experience with 5+ years of creative direction in agency or corporate setting, performing or managing a range of creative positions.

• Expert knowledge of the Corebridge business or financial services industry is a major plus.

• Strong communication, presentation, problem-solving and project-management skills.

• Strong work ethic and high level of personal accountability.

• High level of learning agility and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment.

• Outstanding interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to interact with and influence colleagues at every level in the organization. Hands-on collaborative style of working is essential.

• Demonstrates keen interest in new techniques, design trends and software; and drive to improve quality, productivity and efficiency for the team. 

• Extensive experience with creative tools including Adobe Creative Cloud, Ceros, Figma, AEM, and PowerPoint.

• Expertise with the use of generative AI tools for image production.

Work Location

This position is based in Corebridge Financial’s Houston, TX, office and is subject to our hybrid working policy, which gives colleagues the benefits of working both in an office and remotely.

Estimated Travel

Minimal travel

Why Corebridge?

At Corebridge Financial, we prioritize the health, well-being, and work-life balance of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits and wellness program is designed to support employees both personally and professionally, ensuring that they have the resources and flexibility needed to thrive.

Benefit Offerings Include:

• Health and Wellness: We offer a range of medical, dental and vision insurance plans, as well as mental health support and wellness initiatives to promote overall well-being.
• Retirement Savings: We offer retirement benefits options, which vary by location.  In the U.S., our competitive 401(k) Plan offers a generous dollar-for-dollar Company matching contribution of up to 6% of eligible pay and a Company contribution equal to 3% of eligible pay (subject to annual IRS limits and Plan terms). These Company contributions vest immediately.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counseling services and resources are available to all employees.
• Matching charitable donations: Corebridge matches donations to tax-exempt organizations 1:1, up to $5,000.
• Volunteer Time Off: Employees may use up to 16 volunteer hours annually to support activities that enhance and serve communities where employees live and work.
• Paid Time Off: Eligible employees start off with at least 24 Paid Time Off (PTO) days so they can take time off for themselves and their families when they need it.

Eligibility for and participation in employer-sponsored benefit plans and Company programs will be subject to applicable law, governing Plan document(s) and Company policy.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Corebridge Financial, is committed to being an equal opportunity employer and we comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment laws. All applicants will be considered for employment based on job-related qualifications and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. The Company is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. At Corebridge Financial, we believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to building a creative workplace that leads to innovation, growth, and profitability. Through a wide variety of programs and initiatives, we invest in each employee, seeking to ensure that our colleagues are respected as individuals and valued for their unique perspectives.

Corebridge Financial is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants and employees, including any accommodations needed on the basis of physical or mental disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs.  If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to complete any part of the application or hiring process, please send an email to TalentandInclusion@corebridgefinancial.com.  Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

To learn more please visit: www.corebridgefinancial.com

Functional Area:

SM - Sales & Marketing

Estimated Travel Percentage (%): No Travel

Relocation Provided: No

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