Creative Execution Lead

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 into market. This is a true player-coach role that balances direct involvement in the work with leadership of the team delivering it. Sitting at the intersection of creative craft, production excellence and 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, print and emerging platforms. You will partner closely with Marketing strategists, Digital, Compliance, and external vendors to operationalize campaigns efficiently while maintaining a high creative bar. This is a pivotal role in scaling creative output, strengthening production rigor, and building a confident, capable execution team.

What You'll Do:

Lead Creative Execution & Marketing Delivery 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 designers and production-focused team members. Provide clear direction, constructive feedback, and growth-oriented coaching to elevate craft and confidence. Support career development by identifying strengths, 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, print and experiential assets. Ensure creative output aligns with brand standards, campaign objectives, and channel specifications. Guide motion design, animation, and video execution in partnership with the internal and external teams. Manage multiple workstreams and priorities while maintaining quality and consistency. Drive Operational Excellence & Process Rigor Establish and refine production workflows, resourcing models, and delivery standards. Identify risks, 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 for market. Ensure final assets meet technical, legal, and compliance requirements prior to launch. Champion creative excellence while operating within real-world constraints. Mindset Behaviors & Attributes Execution-focused and decisive: able to move work forward, make informed decisions, and deliver results.

People-centered leader:

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. What You Bring Bachelor's degree in Design, Fine Arts, Communications, or equivalent experience 10+ years of experience leading a creative team of 8+ people (agency or in house) Strong understanding of production workflows across digital, social, video, and print Proficiency in 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 portfolio demonstrating strong executional craft across channels #LI-Hybrid #LI-GG1

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. Looking for greater? You found it. A global financial leader with more than 22,000 employees in 23 locations worldwide, Northern Trust empowers our employees to achieve more than just business goals. Our focus on work-life balance, career mobility and unique opportunities are just a few of the reasons we've been named one of the world's most admired companies. Terms and Conditions Candidate Privacy Notice California Applicant Privacy Notice Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision (U.S) Transparency in Coverage Disclosure - North America Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center or call 1-800-807-0302 (North America), +630-276-5353 (Asia Pacific), 1800-425-0333 (India), +44(0)207 982 4357 (Europe, Middle East and Africa) and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

APAC/INDIA EEO STATEMENT

It is the policy and practice of Northern Trust to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. Northern Trust does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion or belief, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or age. All employment decisions will be made in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our obligations under the law and codes of practice. This includes human resources' decisions relating to recruitment, terms and conditions of employment, transfers, promotions and access to learning and development. Canada

EEO STATEMENT

Northern Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Hiring and other employment decisions at Northern Trust are made without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, ancestry, national origin, ethnic origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, sexual orientation, record of offences, marital status, family status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, or local law, regulation, or ordinance.

EMEA EEO STATEMENT

It is the policy and practice of Northern Trust to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. Northern Trust does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion or belief, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or age. All employment decisions will be made in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our obligations under the law and codes of practice. This includes human resources' decisions relating to recruitment, terms and conditions of employment, transfers, promotions and access to learning and development.

USA EEO STATEMENT

It is the policy of The Northern Trust Company to afford equal opportunity in all phases of employment without regard to an individual's age, race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic tests and information, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status. EEO Know Your Rights (U.S.)