<p>Creative Manager, Hospitality</p> <p>Work Mode: Onsite</p> <p>Location:?Onsite, four days per week - Kohler, WI</p> <p>Opportunity</p> <p>The Creative Manager is a high-level strategic leader and hands-on visionary responsible for defining and driving the visual tone, brand narrative, and creative excellence for Kohler Hospitality. This role requires a sophisticated aesthetic sense, business acumen, and the ability to lead a diverse ecosystem of internal and external talent.</p> <p>The Creative Manager will lead a multidisciplinary team to deliver Omni-channel experiences-from high-end digital content and social journeys to traditional print and video-ensuring every touchpoint is executed to a world-class standard. You are a "student of the industry" who balances creative risk-taking with the operational rigor required to align resources against the company's highest-performing business units.</p> <p>Specific Responsibilities</p> <p>Creative Leadership & Execution</p> <ul> <li>Act as the primary creative guardian, ensuring cohesive brand strategy and "luxury-level" aesthetics across all mediums (Digital, Video, Social, Print, and Experiential). </li><li>Expertly direct all stages of video and photography production; provide "on-set" direction and high-level feedback to retouches and editors to ensure the final product exceeds industry standards. </li><li>Cultivate a culture of excellence and accountability, pushing the boundaries of digital storytelling and emerging technologies to keep the brand on the leading edge. </li></ul> <p>Operational & Financial Management</p> <ul> <li>Nimbly deploy the team and external resources against the highest-priority items and highest-performing business segments to maximize ROI. </li><li>Manage the department budget and project-specific spending; ensure all creative output is delivered on time and strictly aligned with budgeted hours. </li><li>Continuously streamline creative workflows and production pipelines to improve efficiency without sacrificing quality. </li></ul> <p>Team & Relationship Management</p> <ul> <li>Manage and mentor a direct team of 6 (including Designers, Copywriters and Production), fostering their career development and elevating their output. </li><li>Oversee dedicated resources, contract services, and an extensive roster of third-party agencies and freelancers. </li><li>Serve as a trusted advisor to the Head of Marketing and internal stakeholders; defend creative points of view while remaining a collaborative, solution-oriented problem solver. </li></ul> <p>Skills/Requirements</p> <ul> <li>8+ years of experience in an advertising agency or in-house creative department, with at least 5 years in a formal leadership/management role. </li><li>BS, BA, or BFA in Design, Fine Arts, or a related field. </li><li>A world-class portfolio demonstrating mastery in graphic design, art direction, and high-end production across TV, Digital, and Social platforms. </li><li>Expert understanding of digital-first strategies, social platform nuances, and the "content creator" mindset. </li><li>Proven ability to translate complex business strategies into measurable creative results and manage large-scale departmental budgets. </li><li>Exceptional presentation skills; able to "command a room" and influence executive-level stakeholders. </li><li>Quality and consistency of global brand identity. </li><li>Efficiency of the production pipeline and third-party agency performance. </li></ul> <p>Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.</p> <p>We believe in supporting you from the moment you join us, which is why Kohler offers day 1 benefits. This means you'll have access to your applicable benefit programs from your first day on the job, with no waiting period. The salary range for this position is $103,900 - $160,000. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate's experience, their education, and the work location. In addition, this position is eligible for a performance bonus/variable incentive compensation.</p> <p>Why Choose Kohler?</p> <p>We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation. With more than 30,000 bold leaders across the globe, we're driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives.</p> <p>About Us</p> <p>It is Kohler's policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. If, as an individual with a disability, you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact kohlerjobs@kohler.com. Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.</p>