Remote - Creative Program Manager

Quest Diagnostics; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Annual performance bonus opportunities

Remote and hybrid work flexibility

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics is seeking a Creative Manager to lead and support creative initiatives across the organization. The role combines leadership, direction, project management, and collaboration to deliver engaging content and maintain a strong brand presence.

You will partner with internal teams to translate ideas into compelling projects across digital, marketing, branding, and social channels. A strong portfolio and excellent communication are essential to succeed in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or related field preferred.
• Proven experience in creative management and direction.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating high-quality, strategic creative work.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong project-management and organizational abilities.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead creative projects from concept through completion.
• Develop and maintain creative strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Guide creative teams, freelancers, and partners.
• Review concepts and deliverables for quality and brand consistency.
• Collaborate with marketing, communications, product, and leadership teams.
• Develop briefs, timelines, and production plans.
• Manage multiple projects with deadlines and quality standards.
• Provide feedback and creative direction.
• Identify trends and opportunities in the creative space.
• Support innovative campaigns across digital and traditional platforms.
• Monitor progress, budgets, and priorities.
• Present concepts to stakeholders and leadership.
• continuously improve processes and workflows.

Skills

Creative leadership

Team management

Project management

Brand development

Content strategy

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Design, Fine Arts, or related field

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a talented, strategic, and creative Creative Manager to lead and support creative initiatives across the organization. This role is ideal for an experienced creative professional who can combine strong leadership, creative direction, project management, and collaboration skills to develop engaging content and maintain a consistent brand presence.

The Creative Manager will work closely with internal teams and stakeholders to transform ideas into compelling creative projects across digital, marketing, branding, social media, and other communication channels.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead creative projects from concept through completion.
• Develop and maintain creative strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Manage and guide creative team members, freelancers, and external partners as needed.
• Review creative concepts, designs, written content, campaigns, and other deliverables.
• Establish and maintain brand standards and visual consistency.
• Collaborate with marketing, communications, product, and leadership teams.
• Develop creative briefs, project timelines, and production plans.
• Manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines and quality standards.
• Provide constructive feedback and creative direction.
• Identify emerging creative trends, technologies, and opportunities.
• Help develop innovative campaigns and content for digital and traditional platforms.
• Monitor project progress, budgets, and priorities.
• Present creative concepts and recommendations to stakeholders and leadership.
• Continuously improve creative processes and workflows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Design, Fine Arts, or a related field preferred.
• Proven experience in creative management, creative direction, marketing, branding, or a related discipline.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating creative thinking and high-quality work.
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong project-management and organizational abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong understanding of branding, digital content, social media, and creative production.
• Proficiency with commonly used creative and collaboration tools.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining effective communication in a remote environment.

Preferred Skills

• Creative leadership and team management
• Brand development and storytelling
• Digital marketing and content strategy
• Social media creative developmentCampaign development
• Project and deadline management
• Presentation and stakeholder management
• Creative software and digital collaboration platforms
• Trend analysis and innovative thinking

Compensation

Base Salary: $125,000–$135,000 annually, depending on experience, qualifications, and role scope.

Annual Bonus: Typically 10–20% of base salary, based on applicable performance and company criteria.

Benefits

Eligible employees may receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• 401(k) retirement plan
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Annual performance bonus opportunities
• Remote and hybrid work flexibility

Benefits and eligibility may vary based on employment status and applicable company policies.

Work Schedule

Both full-time and part-time opportunities are available. Employees may work fully remotely or in a hybrid arrangement, depending on business needs and the position.

Applicant Eligibility

This opportunity is available to applicants located in the United States only. Candidates must be authorized to work in the USA.