Staff Vice President - Creative Services

Leggett & Platt, which pioneered sleep technology when it introduced its bedspring more than 125 years ago, is an S&P 500 diversified manufacturer. Serving a broad suite of customers that comprise a "Who's Who" of U.S. companies, Leggett & Platt conceives, designs, and produces a diverse array of products that can be found in most homes, offices, and vehicles. Founded in 1883, the company is made up of 20 business units, 18,000 employee-partners, and 130 facilities in 17 countries.

Leggett & Platt, Inc. is seeking a Staff Vice President to oversee the Creative Services department – our internal marketing agency. You’ll lead a team of creative professionals in managing integrated campaigns that include strategy development, copywriting, design, advertising, web, social media, video, photography, trade-shows, and direct marketing. You are a strategic thinker who can translate, articulate, and guide marketing objectives into fresh, award-winning ideas. You foster an environment of collaboration and creativity, while maintaining professionalism.

At Creative Services, we may be part of a corporation, but we’re not corporate. We’re housed in a building away from the corner offices and function as an independent, medium-sized agency. Your experience here is sure to be well-rounded, not only in the type of marketing/advertising projects, but also in the kind of people you’ll be working alongside.

• Manage, guide, and mentor the Creative Services staff
• Work closely with internal clients, external clients, and corporate departments to develop needed marketing campaigns, promotions, and product launches
• Maintain and improve processes to manage workflow of printed and digital materials from concept to completion
• Hands-on direction of strategy, copy, and design of all marketing tactics including tradeshow space, websites, and online advertising
• Develop and maintain relationships with various external vendors, studios, and freelancers that deliver creative excellence and enhance the value of our work
• Act as a brand champion and maintain brand standards while exploring and evolving the voice/look/feel
• Serve as the primary educational resource to the company in areas of new and innovative creative work including marketing technologies, techniques, or trends

• Bachelor’s degree in Design and/or Copy, Advertising, Web Development, Communications, or related field
• 10+ years of experience in an advertising or marketing firm
• 10+ years of management experience in a creative environment
• Outstanding organization and problem-solving skills
• Exceptional project management skills with the ability to meet deadlines and fulfill client requests within a budget