Dir Creative & Brand Experience

Williams; Tulsa (OK); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Williams is seeking a Director, Creative & Brand Experience to define the brand vision and lead an in-house studio of photographers, videographers, designers, and producers. You will guide content strategy and creative craft, ensuring a cohesive brand story across all channels and audiences.

Reporting to the VP of Corporate Affairs, you will drive advertising, sponsorships, events, and storytelling to advance Williams' commercial success and reputation, while nurturing top talent and maintaining

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Design, Marketing, Communications, Fine Arts or related field with 12+ years of progressive creative leadership.
• Experience building or scaling an in-house studio, brand team, or agency and leading creatives.
• Strong people leadership with ability to develop talent and high-output teams.
• Executive presence to present and defend creative decisions to senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Defines and evolves the Williams brand — identity, voice, and storytelling across touchpoints.
• Sets creative direction for advertising campaigns and brand storytelling from concept to production.
• Owns brand sponsorship strategy and activation with partners and events.
• Builds and governs the brand system with standards and templates for consistency.
• Leads and grows the studio team of photographers, designers, videographers, and digital strategists.
• Delivers high-quality creative on time and on budget, balancing in-house and external support.
• Partners with Corporate Communications to keep the Williams narrative unified.
• Manages agency and vendor relationships and ensures quality.
• Defines KPIs linking creative output to brand, business, and reputational impact.
• Stays ahead of design and production trends to keep work modern and competitive.

Skills

Brand leadership

Creative direction

Content strategy

Executive storytelling

Team mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Design/Marketing/Communications/Fine Arts

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Williams, we’re powering a cleaner, more connected future, and that starts with you. Here, your work fuels communities, drives innovation, and helps deliver reliable energy the world depends on. Join a Fortune 500 team that invests in your growth, values your contributions, and challenges you to make a lasting impact every day.Do something that means something at Williams. This isn’t just a job - it’s an opportunity to explore and discover your passion with coworkers who become friends and mentors who push you to be your best self in and out of the office. At Williams, we make clean energy happen. And you can too, so bring your energy to ours!As the Director, Creative & Brand Experience, you will set the creative vision for Williams and lead the in-house creative center of excellence that brings it to life—a multidisciplinary studio of photographers, videographers, designers, producers, events managers, and digital/social strategists responsible for telling the most compelling version of the Williams story to audiences both inside and outside the company. As a leader in this role, you will seamlessly zoom out to define a cohesive brand direction and zoom in to provide precise, hands-on feedback, demonstrating equal comfort with content strategy and creative craft. Reporting to the Vice President of Corporate Affairs, you will serve as the steward of the refreshed Williams brand and drive advertising, sponsorships, events, and storytelling efforts that advance the company’s commercial success, reputation, and ability to attract top talent.Your work will challenge you, and with our Core Values to guide you, you’ll quickly learn and grow with us.Responsibilities/Expectations:Defines and evolves the Williams brand — visual identity, voice, and storytelling — and lead a refreshed brand and positioning from strategy through deployment across every touchpointSets the creative direction for Williams advertising campaigns and brand storytelling, championing a high bar from concept through production and protecting brand integrity in final deliverablesOwns brand and corporate sponsorship strategy and activation across partners and events, turning each into a distinctive, on-brand experience that builds reputation and community connectionBuilds, scales, and governs the brand system — standards, templates, and creative frameworks that keep Williams consistent and unmistakably itself across teams, audiences, and channelsLeads, mentors, and grows the studio's photographers, videographers, designers, producers, events managers, and digital/social strategists, fostering a culture of craft, feedback, and growthOperates with velocity and rigor, delivering high-quality creative on time and on budget while balancing in-house capabilities with the right external supportPartners with Strategic Communications, Corporate Communications, and Community Impact to keep the Williams narrative unified, clear, and well-governed across functions and audiencesManages agency, production studio, and vendor relationships, aligning external partners to creative direction and quality standardsDefines and tracks KPIs that tie creative output to measurable brand, business, and reputational impactStays ahead of design, storytelling, and production trends — including emerging creative technologies — to keep Williams' work modern and competitiveOther duties as assignedEducation/Years of Experience:Required: Bachelor's degree in Design, Marketing, Communications, Fine Arts, or a related field and minimum 12 years of progressive creative leadership experience, including building or scaling an in-house studio, brand team, or agency, with at least 5 years managing creativesOther Requirements:Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priorityProficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and PC skillsA portfolio demonstrating mastery of both content strategy and creative direction across multiple mediums — photography, video, design, social, and experientialDemonstrated track record leading a brand refresh, repositioning, and brand governance in a complex organizationStrong people leadership, with proven experience developing talent and building healthy, high-output teamsExecutive presence and the ability to present and defend creative decisions to senior leaders with clarity and confidenceBusiness acumen to align creative ambition with company objectives and demonstrate measurable impactPreferred: Experience managing brand and corporate sponsorships, partnerships, or experiential events and activationsPreferred: Familiarity with the energy industry or another highly regulated, capital-intensive sector (preferred, not required)Preferred: Experience with broadcast/commercial production and high-impact advertising campaignsPreferred: Experience supporting employer-brand and talent-attraction creative#LI-KM2About Tulsa:Our corporate headquarters is located in downtown Tulsa, Oklahoma, the 2nd largest city in Oklahoma and the 47th most populous in the U.S.Tulsa is known as the Mother of "The Mother Road" - Route 66, and boasts impressive art deco architecture, the #1 city park in the U.S. (The Gathering Place) and is a great venue for live music. It's an easy place to get in and out of, with more than 20 non-stop flight destinations offered at Tulsa International Airport. Tulsa is listed on CNN Travel's best destinations to visit in 2022!Tulsa is not only a great place to live, but it's affordable. According to the 2019 Economic Report from Tulsa's Future, the cost of living is 8 percent below the U.S. average. There is no place like T-Town. Check out visittulsa.com to learn more!We invest in our people in ways that actually show up in your day-to-day, not just on paper. Our Total Rewards are built to support how you work, live, and plan for what’s next.Here’s a look at what that means:Strong pay plus an annual incentive programHybrid work for most office roles, plus real flexibility in many field positionsMedical, dental, and vision coverage with options that fit your life, not the other way around401(k) with company match and an annual company contributionPaid time off, including company and floating holidaysPaid parental leave (up to six weeks per parent), plus fertility and adoption supportAdvanced AI tools and resources to help level up and work smarterClear paths to grow your career, with a strong culture of promoting from withinTuition reimbursement and support for continuing educationHSA and FSA optionsCompany-paid life insurance and disability coverageEmployee stock purchase planDomestic partner benefitsEmployee resource groups, wellness support, paid volunteer time, and company matching for causes you care aboutEligibility and benefits are governed by the terms of the applicable plan or program document which can be amended or terminated at any time.For more information, please visit Total Rewards | Williams Companies.Williams is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected under applicable discrimination law.Education Requirements:Skill Requirements: