Executive Creative Director, Brand & Campaigns

Walgreens; Deerfield (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 241,000; Full time

Job summary

The Director, Creative at Walgreens leads enterprise creative across marketing, brand, and customer touchpoints. You will partner with the SVP Marketing and internal teams to elevate creative quality and consistency while shaping bold, cohesive campaigns.

This role supports Walgreens’ Own Brand reinvention, guiding design systems, packaging design, and visual identities. You’ll translate customer insights and business goals into compelling work, building capabilities and an in-house creative

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 6 years of marketing or advertising experience OR a high school diploma/GED and at least 9 years of marketing or advertising experience.
• Experience establishing relationships with individuals at all levels, including the executive level.
• Experience developing strategic initiatives aligned with business goals and budget.
• Experience identifying operational issues and implementing strategies to resolve problems.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and interacting with senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Builds formal frameworks for major strategic issues, guiding cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Counsels stakeholders, translates business needs into actionable roadmaps and goals.
• Develops strategies and operating plans, oversees procedures with significant impact.
• Shares complex information with senior management to align objectives and processes.
• Partners with external agencies and vendors to maintain relationships and standards.
• Sets objectives and budgets, monitors performance and quality outcomes.
• Drives consumer awareness, market share, and initiatives through informed adjustments.
• May develop budgets and deliver results against business goals and timelines.
• Analyzes drivers and proposes optimizations to achieve goals.
• Directs teams, allocates resources, and mentors staff for growth and inclusion.

Skills

Marketing experience

Advertising experience

Executive collaboration

Cross-functional leadership

Client-facing programs

Financial decisions

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing/Advertising

High school diploma/GED with 9+ years experience

Job description

The Director, Creative at Walgreens leads enterprise creative across marketing, brand, and customer touchpoints. You will partner with the SVP Marketing and internal teams to elevate creative quality and consistency while shaping bold, cohesive campaigns.

This role supports Walgreens’ Own Brand reinvention, guiding design systems, packaging design, and visual identities. You’ll translate customer insights and business goals into compelling work, building capabilities and an in-house creative