Creative Manager

Company Description

At Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.

At our core, Western Digital is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we’ve been doing just that. Our technology helped people put a man on the moon.

We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest growth organizations in the world. From energizing the most competitive gaming platforms, to enabling systems to make cities safer and cars smarter and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and public cloud, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Binge-watch any shows, use social media or shop online lately? You’ll find Western Digital supporting the storage infrastructure behind many of these platforms. And, that flash memory card that captures and preserves your most precious moments? That’s us, too.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, storage devices and platforms for business and consumers alike. Our data-centric solutions are comprised of the Western Digital®, G-Technology™, SanDisk® and WD® brands.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. It’s You & Western Digital. Together, we’re the next BIG thing in data.

Job Description

The Creative Manager at Western Digital’s Flash Division is a pivotal role designed for a dynamic and versatile leader. This individual will be at the forefront of driving creative production for new product launches, comprehensive product marketing campaigns, and business development initiatives. The Creative Manager will play a crucial role in fostering a nurturing and innovative culture, mentoring creatives, conducting daily creative reviews, and aligning our vision with tangible outputs. This role demands a proactive approach to instilling operational processes and participating actively in creative ideation and production to meet the division's ambitious goals.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the creative process from concept to execution for new product launches and campaigns, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and market positioning.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of creative professionals, fostering an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and open communication.
• Participate in creative ideation and production, demonstrating a hands-on approach to problem-solving and creativity.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product marketing, industrial design, and sales, to ensure a cohesive and impactful approach to asset development and brand strategy.
• Implement and refine operational processes to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the creative team’s output.
• Manage day-to-day creative reviews, providing constructive feedback and ensuring projects adhere to deadlines and quality standards.
• Work with project managers to effectively allocate and manage creative resources, budget, and external partnerships.
• Utilize data and analytics to guide creative decisions, optimize project outcomes, and track performance against key metrics.
• Ensure all creative outputs are in compliance with brand standards and legal requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Creative Arts, Design, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in creative management, with a demonstrated ability to lead creative initiatives and teams in a dynamic environment.
• Exceptional leadership and team management skills, with a proven track record of mentoring and developing creative talent.
• Strong project management capabilities, with an ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
• Deep understanding of design principles, creative processes, and current industry trends.
• Excellent problem-solving, strategic thinking, and collaboration skills.
• Outstanding communication skills, capable of engaging effectively with various stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Adaptability and flexibility, with a readiness to tackle challenges head-on and wear multiple hats within the creative process.

Why Join Us:

By joining the Flash Division at Western Digital, you will have the opportunity to contribute significantly to the establishment and growth of our in-house creative team. This role offers the chance to impact our brand's development and visibility directly, in a collaborative and innovative work environment that values your contributions and supports your professional growth.

Additional Information

Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person’s gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person’s assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law poster.

Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.

Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at [email protected] to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

Based on our experience, we anticipate that the application deadline will be 04/16/2024 (3 months from posting), although we reserve the right to close the application process sooner if we hire an applicant for this position before the application deadline. If we are not able to hire someone from this role before the application deadline, we will update this posting with a new anticipated application deadline

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Compensation & Benefits Details

• An employee’s pay position within the salary range may be based on several factors including but not limited to (1) relevant education; qualifications; certifications; and experience; (2) skills, ability, knowledge of the job; (3) performance, contribution and results; (4) geographic location; (5) shift; (6) internal and external equity; and (7) business and organizational needs.
• The salary range is what we believe to be the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in California, Colorado, New York or remote jobs that can be performed in California, Colorado and New York. This range may be modified in the future.
• You will be eligible to participate in Western Digital’s Short-Term Incentive (STI) Plan, which provides incentive awards based on Company and individual performance. Depending on your role and your performance, you may be eligible to participate in our annual Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program, which consists of restricted stock units (RSUs) or cash equivalents, pursuant to the terms of the LTI plan. Please note that not all roles are eligible to participate in the LTI program, and not all roles are eligible for equity under the LTI plan. RSU awards are also available to eligible new hires, subject to Western Digital’s Standard Terms and Conditions for Restricted Stock Unit Awards.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid vacation time; paid sick leave; medical/dental/vision insurance; life, accident and disability insurance; tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts; employee assistance program; other voluntary benefit programs such as supplemental life and AD&D, legal plan, pet insurance, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity; tuition reimbursement; transit; the Applause Program, employee stock purchase plan, and the Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan.
• Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.