Creative Manager Job at Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. in Kansas City

Emery Sapp & Sons (ESS) is all about owning what you do. We're a 100% employee-owned multi-faceted contractor who thrives on delivering complex, heavy civil projects by developing innovative infrastructure solutions.

We're currently searching for a Creative Manager to join our marketing team. This role bridges high-level brand governance with day-to-day creative execution, requiring a keen eye for design, application of digital and traditional media, a collaborative spirit, and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders across a diverse business ecosystem.

What you'll be doing :

• Manage and maintain company brand standards, ensuring graphic elements are consistently applied across all internal and external mediums
• Ensure all creative assets align with the company's strategic goals and vision
• Develop and maintain a centralized brand toolkit and asset library for internal and external use
• Design a wide range of creative assets and offer creative insights on a variety of internal and external initiatives and campaigns – including social media, email campaigns, direct mail, branded merchandise, event materials, infographics, motion graphics and more
• Work cross-functionally with marketing, communications, media / production, and operational and executive leadership
• Coach and mentor graphic designers and other marketing teammates
• Work with individuals across a variety of teams to develop creative solutions for our company, partners, and clients
• Coordinate with external agencies, freelancers, or production partners as needed
• Provide art direction on photoshoots, construction jobsites and other shoots
• Provide best practices and encourage creativity with all marketing team members, staying abreast of and applying design trends
• Attend company events and represent the firm at industry events as needed

You're a good fit if :

Bonus skills / experience :

Location : This team member will work out of the Kansas City, MO office located in the River Market district. Other office locations would be considered. Some regional travel may be required, including a few overnight stays here and there. ESS offers a comprehensive and competitive package including access to top-notch tech tools and flex time.

Hybrid Work Schedule :

But wait, there’s more. ESS offers its employee-owners a variety of additional perks and bonus opportunities :

Emery Sapp & Sons is an EEO / AA Employer - applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or other status protected by laws.