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Steelcase

Designtex Marketing & Communications Director

Steelcase, New York, New York, us, 10261


General Information

Country:

USAState:

New YorkCity:

New YorkOffice Location:

200 Hudson St, 9th Floor - - - - -Date posted:

04-Sep-2024Business Function:

MarketingPosition Type:

Full-Time/RegularDescription

DESIGNTEX, a leading design and product development company that offers, innovative and performance-tested, environment enhancement surfaces and solutions. An inquisitive nature allows for us to be leaders in unique design, fabric technology, environmental responsibility and service. A Steelcase (NYSE:scs) company.This role can be

Director or Senior Manager level . Leveling will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and experience.Designtex is hiring a

Marketing and Communications Director/Sr. Manager

to develop and execute upon a range of marketing, communications and brand initiatives.What You Will Be Doing:

Develop and maintain strategic marketing and social communication plan in sync with business objectives and in support of organizational and market segmentsDevelop integrated communications and campaigns across all brand touch points - static and dynamic, planning in sync with other major organizational segmentsCreate tools for our sales team to better understand brand, product offering and key themesCollaborate and manage key marketing initiatives, presentations, campaigns throughout the year, both for internal tools and external communicationsManage various external consultantsManage social calendar, channels, community, posting and reportingManage editorial calendar and content updates to websiteWrite Press Releases and content for social channels and websiteWork closely with SME's to seek out new content and storytelling opportunitiesOrganize key events on and offsite - from logistics to creative partnersUnderstand needs of various showroom spaces throughout the US and maintain programmingManage project budgets and supervise project timelinesWork cross-functionally to assist with product launches and development of tools for launchConstantly strive to understand our audiences and initiate ideas for communications and connectivityOrganize, manage and expand brand asset library, working with visual assets and making aesthetic decisionsManage various marketing request submissions and manage responsesImplement and refine new processes and develop efficienciesManage project timelines, budgets, resources to ensure successful deliveryYour future team:This role reports to the VP of marketing and works closely with key stakeholders to understand business objectives and develop effective marketing communication strategy and content to support those.You will flex focus from brand to product and across various channels.Who you are:

You are both a strategic and creative storyteller, infinitely curious and always riffing on new ways to develop compelling content and reinforce brand messaging, whether written, visual or dynamicYou will be executing upon product communications, case studies, sales tools, showroom experiences and eventsYou will manage various consultants, advertising, digital campaigns and always be working to uphold customer-centricity and brand identityMinimum Qualifications:8+ years of related experience for a Director level5+ years of related experience for a Senior Manager levelPrior leadership experienceFluency in digital marketingExcellent project management skillsExpert communicator and writer, able to develop both long-form and short-form copyProven experience communicating across different channels and for different business segments and product categoriesAbility to present and lead meetingsProven expertise in translating complex information into succinct, simplified and compelling messaging, graphics and writing for both internal and external audiencesDesired Skills and Experience:Passionate about design, interiors, architecture and sustainabilityA background with or having worked with a design-centric brand is preferredAble to uphold brand values, tone and visual identity across all touchpoints and channelsConfidence in developing informative briefs and managing creative consultantsAbility to direct creative work from both a strategic and tactical aspectTransform seeds of ideas into fully fleshed out briefs and projects, working with ambiguity to drive projects forwardOrganized and entrepreneurial, with the drive to refine your projects from concept all the way to completionIn compliance with New York City's Human Rights Law, the annual base salary range for this position is $150,500 - $241,100. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Steelcase considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

Designtex offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. To learn more about our company, visit our website at www.designtex.com and www.steelcase.com. Designtex and Steelcase strongly support a diverse workplace and welcome all applicants.Steelcase and Designtex provide employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, creed, genetic information, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or veteran status and bases all employment decisions only on valid job requirements.