The Nielsen Company is hiring a Senior Design Manager, a senior creative leader responsible for modern brand expression and data-driven storytelling. Reporting to the Creative Director, you will shape and execute creative strategies that position our brand as visually distinctive and strategically sharp.
What You'll Do
- Maintain a creative organization that supports all marketing and business functions as a strategic internal agency.
- Establish creative strategy, frameworks, brand systems, and storytelling principles that scale across audiences, products, and channels.
- Lead creative strategy to ensure high-quality, relevant content and multimedia assets.
- Lead and develop creative concepts and assets for integrated campaigns, product launches, ABM programs, and executive communications.
- Ensure creative work is customer insight-led, audience-driven, and optimized for performance across digital, social, events, and sales channels.
- Translate technical products, platforms, and solutions into clear, differentiated B2B narratives.
- Partner with Product Marketing and Sales to develop creative that supports the full funnel—from awareness to retention.
- Work closely with Marketing, Communications, Product, Sales, and other teams to ensure integrated and consistent creative efforts.
- Mentor multidisciplinary teams across design, copy, content, and production.
- Manage and align agencies, contractors, and production partners to standards and business priorities.
- Maintain a fanatical devotion to detail, ensuring engaging stories are rooted in accuracy.
What We're Looking For
- 10+ years of creative experience in global brands with a strong reputation as an expert.
- 7+ years of experience managing agencies and leading teams, including direct reports and cross-functional partners.
- Proven track record of leading, developing, and executing successful, large-scale creative strategies.
- Leadership in driving innovation and complex initiatives.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex strategies to executive-level stakeholders.
- Bachelor’s degree in Design, Advertising, Marketing, or equivalent experience.
Nice to Have
- Advanced degree or specialized certifications.
Team & Environment
Operating within an in-house environment, reporting to the Creative Director.
Benefits & Compensation
- Comprehensive health & wellness plans.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
- Generous paid time off policy.
- Company provided car for those who qualify.
- If eligible, a discretionary incentive/bonus.
A reasonable estimated salary range will be provided and adjusted based on each employee's geographic location.
Work Mode
This role operates in a global work mode.
Nielsen makes hiring decisions without regard to disability status, protected veteran status, or membership in any other protected class.
