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Creative Director
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Groundworks
Groundworks is excited to announce the search for a skilled visionary
Creative Director
to join our tribe in
Virginia Beach, VA .
The Creative Director
is responsible for setting and overseeing the creative vision of projects and brand campaigns across digital, print, advertising, and other media. They lead and inspire creative teams, including designers, copywriters, photographers, and other specialists, to produce innovative and cohesive visual and strategic content that aligns with Groundworks’ organizational goals. This role requires a strategic thinker with a passion for storytelling, a deep understanding of brand development, and the ability to balance creativity with business objectives.
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain the creative vision and strategy for projects or accounts, ensuring consistency and originality in all creative outputs.
Lead, manage, and mentor creative teams, fostering a productive environment, developing/coaching the team, and maximizing team talent.
Oversee the entire creative process from ideation to final delivery, including managing timelines, budget, and resources.
Collaborate with executives and cross-functional departments to align creative work with Groundworks’ business objectives and market trends.
Review and approve creative material such as advertisements, branding campaigns, websites, and multimedia content to ensure quality and effectiveness. Leverage learning to drive continuous improvement in systems and ways of working.
Collaborate with internal cross-functional leaders to develop new business pitches that push for innovative and original work.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, Marketing, Communications, or a related field required.
10+ years in creative roles, with 3 years in a leadership and/or director-level position managing cross-functional creative teams.
Strong leadership and communication skills to inspire teams and interact effectively with external partners and stakeholders.
Expertise in design principles, brand development, and multichannel marketing strategies.
Proficiency with creative software tools (e.g., Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator), project management software such as Asana, and digital technologies.
Ability to balance creative excellence with business acumen, including budget management and strategic planning.
Experience in mentoring and career development for creative professionals.
Experience in fast-paced environments with rapidly changing priorities and needs.
Requirements
Full-time
Travel: 25-50% as necessary for creative work
Onsite: 1741 Corporate Landing Pkwy, Virginia Beach, VA 23454
What We Provide For Our Employees
Competitive base compensation with lucrative bonus potential
Equity ownership in North America’s leading foundation repair and water management company
The best-in-class training programs
Advanced leadership training opportunities
Benefits include Medical, Dental, Optical, Long/Short Term Disability, Life insurance, 401(k) with company match after applicable waiting periods
Paid time off including 6 holidays after applicable waiting period
Groundworks is the leading provider of Foundation Repair, Crawl Space Encapsulation, Basement Waterproofing, and Concrete Lifting & Stabilization. With locations across the USA and Canada, Groundworks is the leading foundation solutions and water management company in North America. We are a Top Workplaces USA company and offer employee ownership for everyone. We are on a mission to change an industry like never before. We are all connected through the same vision, mission, and values, and we are stronger together. We’re proud to be the Groundworks Tribe.
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Creative Director
role at
Groundworks
Groundworks is excited to announce the search for a skilled visionary
Creative Director
to join our tribe in
Virginia Beach, VA .
The Creative Director
is responsible for setting and overseeing the creative vision of projects and brand campaigns across digital, print, advertising, and other media. They lead and inspire creative teams, including designers, copywriters, photographers, and other specialists, to produce innovative and cohesive visual and strategic content that aligns with Groundworks’ organizational goals. This role requires a strategic thinker with a passion for storytelling, a deep understanding of brand development, and the ability to balance creativity with business objectives.
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain the creative vision and strategy for projects or accounts, ensuring consistency and originality in all creative outputs.
Lead, manage, and mentor creative teams, fostering a productive environment, developing/coaching the team, and maximizing team talent.
Oversee the entire creative process from ideation to final delivery, including managing timelines, budget, and resources.
Collaborate with executives and cross-functional departments to align creative work with Groundworks’ business objectives and market trends.
Review and approve creative material such as advertisements, branding campaigns, websites, and multimedia content to ensure quality and effectiveness. Leverage learning to drive continuous improvement in systems and ways of working.
Collaborate with internal cross-functional leaders to develop new business pitches that push for innovative and original work.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, Marketing, Communications, or a related field required.
10+ years in creative roles, with 3 years in a leadership and/or director-level position managing cross-functional creative teams.
Strong leadership and communication skills to inspire teams and interact effectively with external partners and stakeholders.
Expertise in design principles, brand development, and multichannel marketing strategies.
Proficiency with creative software tools (e.g., Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator), project management software such as Asana, and digital technologies.
Ability to balance creative excellence with business acumen, including budget management and strategic planning.
Experience in mentoring and career development for creative professionals.
Experience in fast-paced environments with rapidly changing priorities and needs.
Requirements
Full-time
Travel: 25-50% as necessary for creative work
Onsite: 1741 Corporate Landing Pkwy, Virginia Beach, VA 23454
What We Provide For Our Employees
Competitive base compensation with lucrative bonus potential
Equity ownership in North America’s leading foundation repair and water management company
The best-in-class training programs
Advanced leadership training opportunities
Benefits include Medical, Dental, Optical, Long/Short Term Disability, Life insurance, 401(k) with company match after applicable waiting periods
Paid time off including 6 holidays after applicable waiting period
Groundworks is the leading provider of Foundation Repair, Crawl Space Encapsulation, Basement Waterproofing, and Concrete Lifting & Stabilization. With locations across the USA and Canada, Groundworks is the leading foundation solutions and water management company in North America. We are a Top Workplaces USA company and offer employee ownership for everyone. We are on a mission to change an industry like never before. We are all connected through the same vision, mission, and values, and we are stronger together. We’re proud to be the Groundworks Tribe.
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