Creative Director

Crisis Prevention Institute

Our Story:

Crisis Prevention Institute Inc. (CPI) is the worldwide leader in evidence-based de-escalation and crisis prevention training and dementia care services. Our programs teach professionals the skills to recognize, prevent, and respond to crises in the workplace. Since 1980, we’ve helped train more than 17 million people within service-oriented industries including education, health care, behavioral health, long-term care, human services, security,corporate, and retail.

At CPI, we are dedicated to changing behaviors and reducing conflict for the Care, Welfare, Safety, and Security of everyone. We believe the power of empathy, meaningful connections, personal safety, and security are the antidotes to fear and anxiety. It’s a philosophy that is central to everything we do, and traces back to our beginning.

As a member of the team, you can expect to:

  • Make a difference through your work – You’ll be proud to tell your family and friends about what you do. 
  • Gain significant career experience only obtained within a fast-growing organization – Entry-level roles through executive leadership. 
  • Feel fulfilled and have fun – We work hard but make the time to build meaningful relationships and celebrate the wins.

http://www.crisisprevention.com

Position Details

Creative Director
Job
Full-time
1/21/2025
Southeast Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI

The Role:

The Creative Director at Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) plays a pivotal role in establishing and driving the overall creative vision for CPI’s content creation efforts. This role is responsible for overseeing both strategic programs and day-to-day tactical execution, ensuring all creative elements, from design to copy, align with CPI’s brand identity and support campaigns and project objectives with a strong focus on lead generation. Reporting directly to the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), the Creative Director will lead a team of creatives, managing budgets and timelines to deliver high-quality work that enhances CPI’s presence among our target audiences.

What You Get To Do Everyday:

  • Define and lead the creative vision across all campaigns, ensuring brand consistency and impactful storytelling that drives engagement and results. 
  • Mentor and develop a high-performing team of copywriters and designers, fostering collaboration, creativity, and accountability. 
  • Oversee the Marketing team’s content calendar, aligning with business objectives, campaign priorities, and brand messaging. 
  • Drive the adoption and integration of AI tools to elevate copywriting and content creation, improve efficiency, and establish repeatable processes. 
  • Partner with Marketing, Sales, and Product teams to ensure creative alignment and integration into B2B lead generation strategies. 
  • Manage relationships with external agencies and contractors, delivering high-quality results within brand standards and budget. 
  • Review lead generation and conversion rates across channels to help drive opportunities to optimize and improve key performance indicators (KPIs). 
  • Continuously optimize creative processes to improve workflow, enhance team efficiency, and ensure high-quality output.

You Need to Have:

  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Graphic Design, Communications, Fine Arts, or a related field 
  • Eight years or more of progressive experience in creative roles, with at least three years or more in a creative leadership position such as Art Director, Creative Manager, or Creative Director 
  • Proven track record in a B2B environment or within an organization with a strong focus on lead generation and conversion-driving creative strategies 
  • Experience using AI tools that support or supplement content creation or content optimization (i.e. Scalenut, Co-Pilot, ChatGPT, etc.) 
  • Experience developing, merchandising, and updating essential creative marketing planning tools, including cross-channel creative strategies, brand style guide(s), editorial calendars, etc. 
  • Strong foundation and knowledge in both design and copy, with expertise in copy to support CPI’s content needs 
  • Ability to establish a compelling creative vision that aligns with CPI’s brand identity and campaign objectives, driving cohesive storytelling and engagement across all channels 
  • Deep understanding of digital content strategies and execution, including designing high-impact content for social media, email, and the web. Skilled in using data and insights to optimize content for engagement and conversion throughout the purchase funnel. 
  • Exceptional skills in mentoring and developing a creative team, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and collaboration 
  • Proven ability to manage and inspire designers and copywriters to deliver high-quality work that supports CPI’s lead generation and engagement goals 
  • Skilled in translating complex ideas into clear, persuasive messaging that resonates with diverse B2B audiences 
  • Proficiency in creative development platforms like Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and video editing tools 
  • Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage budgets, timelines, and resources effectively to ensure timely delivery of creative projects/deliverables 
  • Excellent teambuilding skills with the ability to attract, develop, and retain a high-performing team 
  • Outstanding leadership skills with the ability to delegate responsibilities and authority effectively and to encourage individuals to decide how they will accomplish their goals and resolve issues 
  • Well-developed interpersonal skills, negotiation, writing, speaking, and listening skills 
  • Strong business acumen and strategic thinking ability

What We Offer:

  • $115,000 - $125,000 annual salary 
  • Annual company performance bonus 
  • Comprehensive benefits package 
  • 401k 
  • PTO 
  • Health & Wellness Days 
  • Paid Volunteer Time Off 
  • Continuing education and training 
  • Hybrid work schedule

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