Join Goodwin’s Global Operations Team, and make a real impact on a global scale. At Goodwin, we work with some of the world’s most successful and innovative investors, entrepreneurs and disruptors in the life sciences, private equity, real estate, technology and financial industries, and where they converge. As part of the Global Operations Team – all business professionals at the firm – you’ll collaborate with colleagues from varied backgrounds and experiences, fostering an environment where cross-functional learning, networking, and collaboration are at the core of what we do.

Here, we’re not just supporting a law firm; we’re partnering with attorneys and clients to deliver cutting-edge solutions in high-stakes litigation and dispute resolution, world-class regulatory compliance and advisory services, and complex transactions. Our commitment to integrity, ingenuity, agility, and ambition drives us, and we’re proud to have been recognised as the “Best Business Team” by The American Lawyer.

This is your opportunity to grow professionally in a dynamic, global environment, surrounded by forward-thinking peers.

As the Creative Director, you will own and oversee all aspects of Goodwin’s global creative function. You’ll develop a deep understanding of the firm’s brand, and work to elevate and evolve it on a consistent, ongoing basis. You’ll build and lead a best-in-class team to deliver compelling, differentiated, and high-impact creative solutions that elevate Goodwin’s brand and support its strategic priorities.

What You Will Do:

Creativeand BrandStrategy

Define and lead the firm’s global creative vision, ensuring alignment with brandand marketingstrategy and business objectives

Develop a deep understanding of the Goodwin brand and continuously elevate and evolve its expression across all channels

Translate marketing goals into clear, compelling, and novelcreativesolutions

Partner withseniorstakeholders to shape and prioritize creative initiatives that support key firm priorities

Own and maintain the firm’s brand guidelines for visual identity and voice and tone; continuously refine and evolve themto ensuretheyremain modern, differentiated, and impactful

Creative Execution

Overseeallcreativedesign and copywriting projects and initiativesend-to-end from ideation through execution, with a relentless focus on the details thatdistinguishfinal outputs from“good enough”to exceptional

Ensure consistency invisual identity,voice, andtone acrossallchannelsand formatsspanningdigital, print,motion/video,and experiential

Lead team indevelopingmemorable brandedsolutions for priority marketing campaigns, events, and initiatives; collaborate closely with other Marketing & Communications and stakeholder teamsto ensure objectives are met

Overseeand manage relationships withvendors,agencies,andoffshoreproductionresources to ensure quality, efficiency, and excellence in execution

Team Leadership

Lead, mentor, and motivate a high-performing teamacross creative disciplines

Build, expand, and optimize team capabilities and structure to support the growing scope of the Marketing team and broader department

Foster a culture of creativity, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement

Ensure effective resourcing and workload management across creative projects and priorities

OperationsandProcess

Optimize creative workflows, processes, and tools to drive efficiency and scalabilityin close collaboration with team members in other Marketing functions including Marketing Strategy, Operations, and Technology

Introduce new formats, storytelling approaches, and technologies to enhance

creative outputs

Encourage experimentation and the adoption of new creative techniques, tools, and trends

Who You Are:

A visionary creative leader with a strong portfolio of impactful, multi-channel work

A strategic, big-picturethinker who can translate complex business objectives into compelling creative solutions

An exceptional communicator and collaborator, able to influence and align stakeholders across all levels

A hands-on leader who can both set direction and dive into execution when needed

A builder of high-performing teams with a passion for mentoring and developing talent

Deeply invested in brand quality, creative excellence, and continuous improvement

Detail-oriented, disciplined, and relentless in the pursuit of exceptional work

Able to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment without sacrificing craft or precision

Other Requirements:

12+ yearsofproven workexperience increativeroles,with5+ years in a leadership roleoverseeing integrated creative functions including designandcopywriting

Bachelor’s degree in design, marketing, communications, advertising, or related field, or equivalent experience

Experience building and scaling a creative team

In-house/brand-side andprofessional servicesexperiencepreferred

Experience working within a workflow management tool; Workfront knowledge a plus

A portfolio will be requested and is required as part of the application process

Occasional travel to other officesand site visits

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Benefits and More

At Goodwin, you will discover your next career opportunity with a rewarding compensation package and comprehensive benefits, including:

Health, dental, and vision insurance
Life and disability insurance
Retirement & Savings Plan
Emergency back-up child and adult care
Paid vacation, sick time off, and holidays
Professional development and career advancement opportunities
Employee recognition and reward programs
Employee wellness and assistance programs
Employee discounts and perks

This position is eligible for overtime: NoThe Target Salary Range For This Position Varies By Location And Is Commensurate With Relevant Experience: $180,000.00 - $235,000.00

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