Enterprise Creative Director Job at Northrop Grumman in Falls Church

Northrop Grumman Enterprise Creative Director - Falls Church, Virginia

Location: Falls Church, Virginia, United States of America

Clearance Type: None

Telecommute: No - Teleworking not available for this position

Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)

Travel Required: Yes, 25% of the Time

Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available

Positions Available: 1

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage, and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and bringing your whole self to work.

As the Enterprise Creative Director at Northrop Grumman, you won't just be making ads — you'll be moving the needle on one of the most respected brands in the world.

In this dynamic role, you'll lead a powerhouse in-house agency team of seven, driving creative development from initial concept to compelling visuals and ad copy for cutting-edge interactive marketing, online campaigns, digital content, and beyond. You’ll have access to additional in-house production teams and studios strategically positioned across the country.

Reporting to the Director of Brand Management, Communications, you'll take the helm on multiple high-impact projects. Your leadership will guide the aesthetic and narrative forces behind Northrop Grumman's branding efforts, ensuring that each piece of creative work is visually stunning and powerfully effective.

We celebrate a positive, team-building culture where collaboration and innovation are at the forefront. Your creativity will soar to new heights as part of our supportive, enthusiastic team atmosphere.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead and Inspire: Direct your in-house production team to create paid advertising assets for print, social, and digital platforms using strong visual storytelling techniques.
2. Write with Impact: Craft and inspire punchy headlines, scripts, and short-form content, focusing on data-driven, dynamic, and programmatic advertising.
3. Brand Authority: Oversee project planning and execution, acting as a key authority on brand, marketing, and advertising best practices.
4. Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a team of creative talent, ensuring that their work is consistently innovative and of the highest quality.
5. Project Management: Handle project logistics, from talent sourcing and vendor coordination to tracking production budgets and licensing agreements.
6. New Business Development: Participate as a Brand leader in new business efforts, fostering an environment of creative risk-taking and growth.

Basic Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, Communications, Marketing, or a related field and minimum of 12 years of creative leadership experience in an agency or corporate setting, with a focus on brand storytelling and content production OR Master’s degree in Fine Arts, Communications, Marketing, or a related field and minimum of 10 years of creative leadership experience.
2. A portfolio showcasing print and digital work (out of home, social, mobile, web) and campaign work.
3. Expertise as both a conceptual thinker and hands-on writer.
4. Solid understanding of the creative development process, providing timely and constructive feedback.
5. Excellent presentation and people-management skills.
6. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think on your feet.
7. Proven mentoring and supervisory experience.
8. Ability to remain composed and adaptive in rapidly changing environments.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Experience in brand strategy, driving brand innovation and transformation.
2. Proficiency in using creative insights and data analytics for decision-making.
3. Familiarity with current immersive content trends and production best practices.
4. Experience in the aerospace, defense, or technology sectors is a plus.

Salary Range: $121,300 - $210,700

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.