Creative Manager

ABOUT YOU

Are you passionate about bringing your client’s vision for their project to life through a design/build construction process? Do you want to be part of a team that is obsessed with providing the best possible construction experience to those clients? If the answer is, “Yes!” then we have an exciting, long-term career opportunity for you. Who are we? We are ARCO, a Family of Construction Companies!

ARCO Design/Build is seeking a Creative Manager which is a critical leadership role in shaping the visual identity and creative direction of the organization. This position leads high-impact brand, design, and copy strategies across multiple platforms while also executing hands-on creative work.

The Creative Manager will manage the graphic designer and collaborate cross-functionally with regional marketers and senior leaders to develop compelling, cohesive, and brand-aligned visuals that support business objectives. This role requires a confident, independent professional who can balance strategic vision with practical execution and exercise sound judgment with minimal supervision.

This role can be located at any major ADB location.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

We are dedicated to the well-being of our associates and are proud to be consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work. Our compensation and benefits package not only supports our associates and their families but benefits local communities and communities around the world.

• Industry-leading performance-based bonus program
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Traditional and Roth 401k
• Tuition reimbursement for associates
• Scholarship for associates’ children up to $28,000 per child
• 1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel
• 15 business days of PTO+8 paid holidays+1 floating day
• 1-week paid volunteer leave each year
• Family Planning support
• 12 weeks of paid Maternity leave
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

At ARCO, our first core value is to treat people fairly and do the right thing. We are committed to building and sustaining a culture that supports diversity and inclusion. We are proud to be a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

From recruiting, training, and hiring practices to selecting our subcontractors, we understand that diversity of all those involved in the construction process enhances our ability to deliver the best solutions to our customers. We hire the best and the brightest from across the country – constructing a team of experts in architecture, design, engineering, project management, and business services.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

• Lead the conceptualization and execution of creative deliverables across print, digital, and environmental platforms, including proposals, presentations, marketing collateral, internal communications, and external campaigns.
• Develop engaging and persuasive copy for advertisements, promotional materials, and other creative assets that align with the organization’s brand voice and messaging strategy.
• Craft compelling headlines, taglines, and call-to-action copy that effectively communicates value propositions and drives audience engagement.
• Manage and mentor the graphic designer to ensure quality, consistency, and growth in creative output.
• Collaborate with regional marketers, executive leadership, business development, and operations teams to translate business goals into compelling visual and written strategies.
• Maintain and evolve the brand identity to align with company values, market positioning, and strategic growth initiatives.
• Provide hands-on creative development as needed, including layout design, image editing, copywriting, and final production.
• Present creative concepts and solutions to internal stakeholders with clarity, confidence, and a strong understanding of audience and business needs.
• Oversee external vendors, freelancers, or agencies as required to supplement creative capacity.
• Ensure all creative output meets high standards of design, accuracy, and brand alignment.
• Stay informed of design trends, tools, and best practices relevant to the industry.

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS

education and Experience/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Marketing, Communications, or related field required; advanced degree or continuing education in design or brand strategy preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in graphic design and brand development, with at least 2 years in a creative leadership or management role.
• Demonstrated portfolio of professional work in the A/E/C sector or related industries, including examples of advertising copy and creative writing.
• Excellent copywriting skills with the ability to craft compelling headlines, taglines, and promotional content that drives audience engagement.
• Strong working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and relevant design tools.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with senior executives.
• Proven ability to think strategically, manage multiple priorities, and lead projects from concept to completion with minimal supervision.
• Experience mentoring junior creatives and giving constructive, actionable feedback.
• A high level of professional judgment, independence, and initiative.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

EOE, including disability/vets

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