Creative Director

Eaton Corporation; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton Corporation in Newport News, VA is seeking a seasoned Creative Director to shape a distinct brand lane, test headlines with real audiences, and craft microcopy that enhances user interaction. You will drive ongoing content series from idea to promotion while anchoring decisions in analytics.

The role emphasizes hiring autonomy, growth opportunities, and a flexible approach to work hours in a fast-paced, trust-based environment.

Qualifications

• Experience thriving in a growth-minded, deadline-driven setting.
• Written communication clear enough to survive a forwarded email chain.
• Roughly 10+ years operating in a similar Creative Director position.
• 10+ years that left you with strong instincts and few ilus….
• Clarity of thought that shows up in tidy documentation.
• Comfort defending a recommendation in front of skeptics.
• Professionalism, integrity, and discretion with sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Carve a distinct lane for Eaton in a creative space crowded with sameness
• Pressure-test headlines against real audience reactions before anything goes live
• Write microcopy that does the heavy lifting buttons usually get blamed for
• Drive relentlessly curious content series from ideation to publication and promotion
• Drill into analytics to learn which creative actually moved the creative needle

Skills

Creative leadership

Analytics-driven

Written communication

Defend recommendations

Discretion with sensitive information

Professionalism

Job description

Quiet confidence, loud portfolio, zero ego about the edits: that's the Creative Director Eaton is ready to welcome to Newport News, VA. The structure is built for growth: $117,000 - $173,000 now, creative ownership soon, and an Eaton ladder that keeps adding rungs.

Key Responsibilities

• Carve a distinct lane for Eaton in a creative space crowded with sameness
• Pressure-test headlines against real audience reactions before anything goes live
• Write microcopy that does the heavy lifting buttons usually get blamed for
• Drive relentlessly curious content series from ideation to publication and promotion
• Drill into analytics to learn which creative actually moved the creative needle

What You'll Bring

• Experience thriving in a growth-minded, deadline-driven setting like Eaton
• Written communication clear enough to survive a forwarded email chain
• Roughly 10+ years operating in a similar Creative Director position
• 10+ years that left you with strong instincts and few ilus…
• Clarity of thought that shows up in tidy documentation
• Comfort defending a recommendation in front of skeptics
• Professionalism, integrity, and discretion with sensitive information

Founded by engineers who believe small teams ship great software, Eaton now serves customers across the country from its Newport News, VA office. We give people autonomy early and trust them to ask for support when they need it.

Your compensation opens at $117,000 - $173,000, your mentor is waiting, your benefits are ready, and your hours are yours to flex.

This Newport News, VA role just got a fresh timestamp, and applications are flowing in.