Creative Execution Lead

Northern Trust


Job Location:

Chicago, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 137400 - 240400
Posted on: 4 days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About Northern Trust


As a global leader in innovative wealth management asset servicing asset management and banking services Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) is proud to guide the worlds most successful individuals families corporations and institutions.


Since 1889 we have aligned our efforts with our three guiding Principles That Endure: Service Expertise and Integrity. Together they reflect the three cornerstones of business conduct which we strive to instill in our employees whom we call partners and to provide to our clients and the communities we serve worldwide.


With more than 135 years of financial experience and over 24000 partners we serve the worlds most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.



The Creative Execution Lead is a senior hands-on leadership role responsible for driving the end-to-end delivery of creative production and integrated campaigns intomarket. This is a true player-coach role that balances direct involvement in the work with leadership of theteamdelivering it. Sitting at the intersection of creative craft productionexcellenceand team leadership and reporting to the Head of Creative you will personally lead and contribute to execution across multiple channels while mentoring coaching and developing the creative team responsible for day-to-day delivery.

This leader ensures that creative ideas are translated into high-quality on-brand and on-time executions across digital social videoprintand emerging platforms. You will partner closely with MarketingstrategistsDigital Compliance and external vendors to operationalize campaigns efficiently whilemaintaininga high creative bar. This is a pivotal role in scaling creative output strengthening production rigor and building a confident capable execution team.

WhatYoullDo:

Lead Creative Execution &MarketingDelivery

  • Own the executional delivery of creative production for campaigns from concept handoff through final launch.

  • Translate creative strategy and direction into actionable production plans and timelines.

  • Ensure campaigns are delivered on time on brief and ready for market across all required channels.

  • Act as the primary executional lead for integrated campaigns coordinating across teams and partners.

Build Mentor & Coach the Creative Team

  • Lead mentor and coach designersand production-focused team members.

  • Provide clear direction constructive feedback and growth-oriented coaching to elevate craft and confidence.

  • Support career development byidentifyingstrengths skill gaps and learning opportunities.

  • Foster a culture of accountability collaboration and continuous improvement within the team.

Oversee Production Across Channels

  • Oversee the production of digital social videoprintand experiential assets.

  • Ensure creative output aligns with brand standards campaignobjectives and channel specifications.

  • Guidemotiondesign animation and video execution in partnership withtheinternal and external teams.

  • Manage multiple workstreams and priorities whilemaintainingquality and consistency.

Drive Operational Excellence & Process Rigor

  • Establish and refine production workflows resourcing models and delivery standards.

  • Identifyrisks dependencies and bottlenecks early and proactively resolve them.

  • Balance speed quality and efficiency across concurrent campaigns and initiatives.

  • Continuously improve executional processes templates and ways of working.

Collaborate Across Creative Marketing & External Partners

  • Coordinate with production partners and vendors to scale delivery as needed.

  • Present work-in-progress and final executions clearly articulating rationale and trade-offs.

  • Ensure alignment across stakeholders while protecting creative integrity and executional quality.

Ensure Quality & Brand Consistency

  • Uphold brand standards across all executions and touchpoints.

  • Conduct quality reviews to ensure accuracy consistency and readiness formarket.

  • Ensure final assets meet technical legal and compliance requirements prior to launch.

  • Champion creative excellence whileoperatingwithin real-world constraints.

Mindset Behaviors & Attributes

  • Execution-focused and decisive: able to move work forward make informed decisions and deliver results.

  • People-centeredleader: invested in coaching mentoring and developing others.

  • Highly organized and adaptable: comfortable managing complexity shifting priorities and tight timelines.

  • Calm under pressure: solutions-oriented and resilient in fast-paced environments.

  • Collaborative and pragmatic: balances creative ambition with operational reality.

WhatYou Bring

  • Bachelors degree in Design Fine Arts Communications or equivalent experience

  • 10 years of experienceleadingacreativeteam of 8 people(agency or in house)

  • Strong understanding of production workflows across digital social video and print

  • Proficiencyin Figma and Adobe Creative Cloud; experience with production management tools a plus

  • Ability to partner effectively with cross-functional teams and external vendors

  • Strong communication organization and problem-solving skills

  • Experience working in large organizations or regulated industries is a plus

  • A portfoliodemonstratingstrong executional craft across channels

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Salary Range:

$137400 - 240400 USD

Salary range is a good faith estimate of base pay. Northern Trust provides a comprehensive benefits package including retirement benefits (401k and pension) health and welfare benefits (medical dental vision spending accounts and disability) paid time off parental and caregiver leave life & accident insurance and other voluntary and well-being benefits. Northern Trust also provides a discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component.


Work Authorization


Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Northern Trust will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B L-1 TN O-1 E-3 H-1B1 F-1 J-1 OPT CPT or any other employment-based visa).


Working with Us


As a Northern Trust partner you will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture which has a strong history of financial strength and stability. Movement within the organization is encouraged senior leaders are accessible and you can take pride in working for a company committed to an inclusive workplace and assisting the communities we serve.


Philanthropy is deeply rooted in Northern Trusts history and is an essential element of our culture. Employees around the world give their time and talent to work for the greater good of their communities.


Reasonable Accommodation


Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing adjustments to individuals with health conditions and disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process please email our HR Service Center at or alternatively you can discuss your individual requirements with the recruiter you are working with.


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