Creative Services Manager Job at Ernst & Young, Atlanta, GA

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  • Ernst & Young
  • Atlanta, GA

Job Description

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

The exceptional EY experience. It's yours to build.

EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities.

Location:  Cleveland, Atlanta, Dallas, Chicago, McLean

Creative Manager, Assistant Director                                    

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

As a member of our US Creative Services team, you’ll be joining a high-performing in-house creative agency with a digital-first focus in a culture that is agile and inspires you to be your best self every day. On our highly collaborative team, you can combine your energy, vision, creative ideas and passion for continuous learning in a flexible, virtual, diverse work environment. You’ll manage day-to-day operations within your teams as they develop innovative solutions that help drive our clients’ business in a world that never stands still.

The opportunity

As a creative manager, you’ll lead a multi-disciplinary virtual team of 20-30 team members whose focus is to understand our internal clients’ business to develop innovative, insightful go to market materials that contribute to driving growth and revenue for the firm. You’ll leverage prior management experience, leadership insight and industry background to drive your success in this role.

You’ll be part of an expansive and talented management team working independently and collaboratively to develop and lead the implementation of strategic organizational plans. You’ll be empowered to contribute, learn from and grow with other creative managers. Your ideas will be valued and heard, and you’ll have opportunities to innovate and take part in efforts that help advance our creative team.

Your key responsibilities

You can expect to be accountable for people management processes that involve staffing, training, supervising, coaching, developing and performance management to achieve a high-performing team. You’ll be managing creative personnel; setting and driving team goals, identifying training opportunities, providing day-to-day direction and developing team members to reach their full potential in line with our strategy. You’ll be serving as a knowledge resource for direct reports regarding functional discipline, operational, procedural and administrative matters. You’ll be responsible for successfully managing key performance indicators (KPI’s) that support financial and operational performance for your team. Your ability to assess performance data through analyzing team metrics and dashboards will help you make sound business decisions.

You’ll collaborate with the account manager on developing the operational account strategy for internal clients while having a strong understanding of their business objectives, strategy and goals to provide exceptional service delivery. Your understanding of the team structure and skill set coupled with the firm's knowledge resource’s will empower you to develop staff and support various business units across the organization.

Skills and attributes for success

  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to model by example
  • Ability to build and leverage relationships and exercise influence with multiple internal groups across all levels of the organization
  • Excellent communication skills, active listening and diplomacy when working with team members and business partners
  • Ability to analyze data and KPI’s to make sound business decisions
  • Proactive and independent thinker, strong ability to problem solve and consistently operates with a growth mindset
  • Demonstrated ability to thrive in a high-performing culture

To qualify for the role, you must have

  • Bachelor's degree in graphic design, digital media or a related discipline or equivalent training and work experience
  • Eight-plus years of creative management experience in a related industry working in a fast-paced, matrixed agency or in-house team environment
  • Five-plus years of supervisory experience leading and counseling a team of creatives
  • Strong conflict resolution, negotiation, influencing and persuasion abilities
  • Demonstrated business acumen and strategic thinking skills
  • Experience and proficiency in Mac and PC environments, Microsoft Office, Teams, Outlook, Adobe Creative Cloud and Workfront or some type of project tracking tool
  • Comprehensive knowledge in creative industry practices, digital trends, innovation and technology


Ideally, you’ll also have

  • Experience managing and leading people in a virtual environment
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and thrive in a time-sensitive environment
  • Proven ability to problem solve and navigate a highly matrixed organization

What we look for

We look for engaging communicators with executive presence and the ability to boldly lead others through conflict and challenging situations. We welcome strategic, collaborative and consultative thinkers with a growth mindset and an aptitude for creative problem solving with the ability to quickly identify alternative solutions.

What we offer

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $92,600 to $173,100. The salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $111,100 to $196,800. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options. Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year. Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

  • Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
  • Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
  • Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
  • Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

EY accepts applications for this position on an on-going basis.  If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.

Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.

Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.

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EY is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer providing equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law.  

EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities including veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and either need assistance applying online or need to request an accommodation during any part of the application process, please call 1-800-EY-HELP3, select Option 2 for candidate related inquiries, then select Option 1 for candidate queries and finally select Option 2 for candidates with an inquiry which will route you to EY’s Talent Shared Services Team (TSS) or email the TSS at ssc.customersupport@ey.com

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