What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr Manager, Brand and Creative - Riversource Insurance and Annuities position at RiverSource?
Join our award-winning marketing team. We’re seeking a collaborative leader to guide a talented team of graphic designers in producing compelling, cohesive, and strategic marketing materials across multiple media platforms. In this role, you’ll oversee creative direction, ensure alignment with brand and business goals, and act as a strategic bridge between design and marketing stakeholders. You’ll contribute to brand stewardship, campaign development, and the creation of marketing assets for RiverSource and Ameriprise across all channels. If you’re a creative professional with strong communication and leadership skills, we’d love to meet you.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and inspire a team of graphic designers to produce high-impact marketing materials for RiverSource and Ameriprise products.
Ensure all creative output meets high standards of quality and aligns with brand identity and strategy.
Cultivate a collaborative and innovative team culture that encourages experimentation and professional growth.
Stay ahead of design and branding trends—both within and beyond financial services—and proactively evolve brand standards.
Collaborate with marketing teams to develop and execute integrated campaigns.
Create and manage communications including presentation decks, emails, and other multimedia assets.
Oversee project prioritization and execution with minimal supervision, ensuring timely delivery and strategic alignment.
Continuously evaluate and improve creative processes and outcomes.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
2 years of leadership experience in a creative or marketing role.
Strong artistic vision and ability to communicate ideas clearly and persuasively.
Excellent written communication skills.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
Demonstrated project management expertise, including strategy development, execution, and performance tracking.
Proficiency in multimedia formats (print, video, audio, social media, etc.).
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to anticipate and address challenges proactively.
Collaborative mindset with the ability to work cross-functionally across departments.
Exceptional attention to detail.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in financial services or a similarly regulated industry.
About Our Company
We’re a diversified financial services leader with more than $1.5 trillion in assets under management, administration and advisement as of 2024. With our team of more than 20,000 people in 20 countries, we advise, manage and protect assets and income of more than 3.5 million individual, small business and institutional clients. We are a longstanding leader in financial planning and advice, a global asset manager and an insurer. Our unwavering focus on our clients and strong financial foundation connects each of our unique businesses - Ameriprise Financial, Columbia Threadneedle Investments and RiverSource Insurance and Annuities. Here, we foster meaningful careers, invest in the future, and make a difference for clients, institutions and communities around the world.
Base Pay Salary
The estimated base salary for this role is $98,100 - $115,000 / year. We have a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy. Your initial total compensation may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographical work location. In addition, most of our roles are eligible for variable pay in the form of bonus, commissions, and/or long-term incentives depending on the role. We also have a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports all aspects of your health and well-being, including but not limited to vacation time, sick time, 401(k), and health, dental and life insurances.
Ameriprise Financial is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, citizenship, gender identity, disability, veteran status, marital status, family status or any other basis prohibited by law.
Full-Time/Part-Time
Full time
Exempt/Non-Exempt
Exempt
Job Family Group
Marketing/Product Management
Line of Business
RSA Annuities
Key Responsibilities
Lead and inspire a team of graphic designers to produce high-impact marketing materials for RiverSource and Ameriprise products.
Ensure all creative output meets high standards of quality and aligns with brand identity and strategy.
Cultivate a collaborative and innovative team culture that encourages experimentation and professional growth.
Stay ahead of design and branding trends—both within and beyond financial services—and proactively evolve brand standards.
Collaborate with marketing teams to develop and execute integrated campaigns.
Create and manage communications including presentation decks, emails, and other multimedia assets.
Oversee project prioritization and execution with minimal supervision, ensuring timely delivery and strategic alignment.
Continuously evaluate and improve creative processes and outcomes.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
2 years of leadership experience in a creative or marketing role.
Strong artistic vision and ability to communicate ideas clearly and persuasively.
Excellent written communication skills.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
Demonstrated project management expertise, including strategy development, execution, and performance tracking.
Proficiency in multimedia formats (print, video, audio, social media, etc.).
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to anticipate and address challenges proactively.
Collaborative mindset with the ability to work cross-functionally across departments.
Exceptional attention to detail.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in financial services or a similarly regulated industry.
About Our Company
We’re a diversified financial services leader with more than $1.5 trillion in assets under management, administration and advisement as of 2024. With our team of more than 20,000 people in 20 countries, we advise, manage and protect assets and income of more than 3.5 million individual, small business and institutional clients. We are a longstanding leader in financial planning and advice, a global asset manager and an insurer. Our unwavering focus on our clients and strong financial foundation connects each of our unique businesses - Ameriprise Financial, Columbia Threadneedle Investments and RiverSource Insurance and Annuities. Here, we foster meaningful careers, invest in the future, and make a difference for clients, institutions and communities around the world.
Base Pay Salary
The estimated base salary for this role is $98,100 - $115,000 / year. We have a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy. Your initial total compensation may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographical work location. In addition, most of our roles are eligible for variable pay in the form of bonus, commissions, and/or long-term incentives depending on the role. We also have a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports all aspects of your health and well-being, including but not limited to vacation time, sick time, 401(k), and health, dental and life insurances.
Ameriprise Financial is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, citizenship, gender identity, disability, veteran status, marital status, family status or any other basis prohibited by law.
Full-Time/Part-Time
Full time
Exempt/Non-Exempt
Exempt
Job Family Group
Marketing/Product Management
Line of Business
RSA Annuities
Salary : $98,100 - $115,000
