About Northern Trust
As a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking services, Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) is proud to guide the world’s most successful individuals, families, corporations and institutions.
Since 1889, we have aligned our efforts with our three guiding Principles That Endure: Service, Expertise, and Integrity. Together, they reflect the three cornerstones of business conduct which we strive to instill in our employees, whom we call partners, and to provide to our clients and the communities we serve worldwide.
With more than 135 years of financial experience and over 24,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.
The Creative Execution Lead is a senior, hands-on leadership role responsible for driving the end-to-end delivery of creative production and integrated campaigns intomarket This is a true player-coach role that balances direct involvement in the work with leadership of theteamdelivering it. Sitting at the intersection of creative craft, productionexcellenceand team leadership, and reporting to the Head of Creative, you will personally lead and contribute to execution across multiple channels while mentoring, coaching, and developing the creative team responsible for day-to-day delivery.
This leader ensures that creative ideas are translated into high-quality, on-brand, and on-time executions across digital, social, video,printand emerging platforms. You will partner closely with Marketingstrategists,Digital, Compliance, and external vendors to operationalize campaigns efficiently whilemaintaininga high creative bar. This is a pivotal role in scaling creative output, strengthening production rigor, and building a confident, capable execution team.
WhatYou’llDo
Lead Creative Execution &MarketingDelivery
Own the executional delivery of creative production for campaigns from concept handoff through final launch.
Translate creative strategy and direction into actionable production plans and timelines.
Ensure campaigns are delivered on time, on brief, and ready for market across all required channels.
Act as the primary executional lead for integrated campaigns, coordinating across teams and partners.
Build, Mentor & Coach the Creative Team
Lead, mentor, and coach designersand production-focused team members.
Provide clear direction, constructive feedback, and growth-oriented coaching to elevate craft and confidence.
Support career development byidentifyingstrengths, skill gaps, and learning opportunities.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the team.
Oversee Production Across Channels
Oversee the production of digital, social, video,printand experiential assets.
Ensure creative output aligns with brand standards, campaignobjectives, and channel specifications.
Guidemotiondesign, animation, and video execution in partnership withtheinternal and external teams.
Manage multiple workstreams and priorities whilemaintainingquality and consistency.
Drive Operational Excellence & Process Rigor
Establish and refine production workflows, resourcing models, and delivery standards.
Identifyrisks, dependencies, and bottlenecks early and proactively resolve them.
Balance speed, quality, and efficiency across concurrent campaigns and initiatives.
Continuously improve executional processes, templates, and ways of working.
Collaborate Across Creative, Marketing & External Partners
Coordinate with production partners and vendors to scale delivery as needed.
Present work-in-progress and final executions clearly, articulating rationale and trade-offs.
Ensure alignment across stakeholders while protecting creative integrity and executional quality.
Ensure Quality & Brand Consistency
Uphold brand standards across all executions and touchpoints.
Conduct quality reviews to ensure accuracy, consistency, and readiness formarket
Ensure final assets meet technical, legal, and compliance requirements prior to launch.
Champion creative excellence whileoperatingwithin real-world constraints.
Mindset Behaviors & Attributes
Execution-focused and decisive: able to move work forward, make informed decisions, and deliver results.
People-centeredleader invested in coaching, mentoring, and developing others.
Highly organized and adaptable: comfortable managing complexity, shifting priorities, and tight timelines.
Calm under pressure: solutions-oriented and resilient in fast-paced environments.
Collaborative and pragmatic: balances creative ambition with operational reality.
WhatYou Bring
Bachelor’s degree in Design, Fine Arts, Communications, or equivalent experience
10+ years of experienceleadingacreativeteam of 8+ people(agency or in house)
Strong understanding of production workflows across digital, social, video, and print
Proficiencyin Figma and Adobe Creative Cloud; experience with production management tools a plus
Ability to partner effectively with cross-functional teams and external vendors
Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
Experience working in large organizations or regulated industries is a plus
A portfoliodemonstratingstrong executional craft across channels
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Salary Range:
$137,400 - 240,400 USD
Salary range is a good faith estimate of base pay. Northern Trust provides a comprehensive benefits package including retirement benefits (401k and pension), health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, spending accounts and disability), paid time off, parental and caregiver leave, life & accident insurance, and other voluntary and well-being benefits. Northern Trust also provides a discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component.
Work Authorization
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Northern Trust will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa).
Working with Us
As a Northern Trust partner, you will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture, which has a strong history of financial strength and stability. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to an inclusive workplace and assisting the communities we serve.
Philanthropy is deeply rooted in Northern Trust’s history and is an essential element of our culture. Employees around the world give their time and talent to work for the greater good of their communities.
Reasonable Accommodation
Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing adjustments to individuals with health conditions and disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at MyHRHelp@ntrs.com, or alternatively you can discuss your individual requirements with the recruiter you are working with.

As a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing and investment solutions, Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) is proud to guide the world’s most successful individuals, families and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise and integrity.
A globally recognized Fortune 500 Company in continuous operation since 1889, we’ve built a legacy of empowering clients to reach their goals with confidence.
Since our roots as a trust bank, we’ve grown to a global presence with more than 24,000 employees in more than 20 countries and across five core business units:
Wealth Management
Asset Management
Asset Servicing
Technology
Corporate Functions
Join a Team That’s Made for Greater
At Northern Trust, we refer to our employees as partners – with good reason. We understand that relationships are the key to our success. Here you’ll join a diverse and inclusive team of innovators with the drive to challenge the way things have always been done. Instead of choosing between a dynamic career and work-life balance, enjoy working with a team that supports your goals in the office and at home. We’ll help you get where you want to go without sacrificing what matters most to you.
As of December 31 2024, Northern Trust had:
$16.8
trillion assets under custody/administration
$13.3
trillion in assets under custody
$1.6
trillion in assets under management
$156
billion in banking assets
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