Creative Marketing Manager

We are a dynamic, design-driven architectural lighting manufacturer specializing in innovative solutions that merge technology, aesthetics, and functionality. With a growing team of ~100 people, we take pride in creating products that inspire architects, designers, and end-users alike. We are seeking a Creative Marketing Manager to lead the company’s creative vision and marketing strategy—ensuring consistency, innovation, and measurable growth across all brand touchpoints.

Role Overview

The Creative Marketing Manager will oversee brand identity, creative campaigns, marketing execution, digital presence, and team leadership. This role bridges design, product development, sales, and marketing to define how our brand is experienced in the marketplace. The ideal candidate is both visionary and execution-driven, with expertise in branding, campaign management, and B2B marketing strategies.

Find us at pureedgelighting.com

Position: Creative Marketing Manager

Position reports directly to: CEO

Work Location: 1718 W Fullerton Ave. Chicago IL, 60614

Job Type: Full-Time (In-Person)

Pay Rate: $70,000 - $95,000 Salary

Key Responsibilities

The Creative Marketing Manager owns brand systems, messaging, campaign execution, and event support for PureEdge Lighting.

This role defines how the brand shows up across all channels while driving engagement, consistency, and measurable results

through creative leadership, advanced marketing automation, and strong coordination with sales and operations.

Brand & Messaging

• Lead re-establishment and documentation of brand guidelines including voice and visual standards.
• Ensure consistent brand application across digital, print, and event materials.
• Position PureEdge Lighting as a technical and design leader.

Campaigns & Email

• Own targeted email campaigns, automations, segmentation, and Pardot performance.
• Gradually assume ownership of weekly email drip campaigns.
• Analyze and optimize campaign performance to increase engagement.

Trade Shows & Sales Events

• Own marketing support for all trade shows including planning, logistics, and coordination.
• Manage booth displays, collateral, and marketing assets for all events.
• Support local sales events involving sales teams and customer attendees.

Content & Creative Execution

• Write and direct creative content including email copy, scripts, and campaign messaging.
• Lead creative development across digital, video, and event content.
• Collaborate with shared internal resources including design, engineering, and AI tools.

Technology & AI Leadership

• Leverage AI tools for creative development, content generation, and optimization.
• Act as a thought leader in AI-enabled creative marketing.

Success Indicators

• Established brand guidelines and messaging documentation.
• Advanced Pardot campaigns fully implemented.
• Consistent, well-executed trade show and sales event support.
• Measurable increases in engagement across channels.

Additional Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned to support business and marketing objectives

Qualifications / Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Design, or related field (Master’s a plus).
• Minimum 6 years of creative and marketing leadership experience, preferably in architecture, design, or lighting industries.
• Strong portfolio showcasing brand development, marketing campaigns, and creative content.
• Experience with Pardot or similar email marketing automation platforms
• Experience with Smartsheet or similar cloud-based project management platforms
• Experience in video production.
• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite
• Strong project management, organizational, and presentation skills.
• Ability to inspire teams while balancing visionary leadership with hands-on execution.
• 2 years’ experience managing departmental budgets/resource allocation.
• Must be able to work in different locations within the Chicago area.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance enrollment the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment
• 401(k) Retirement plan after 6 months of employment
• 80 hours of accrued vacation time, prorated your first year
• 40 hours of Sick Time off annually, prorated your first year
• Paid company holidays
• Company sponsored Life with AD&D Insurance Policy Coverage
• Short Term, Long-Term Disability, Life, and AD&D optional Insurance benefits the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment