Creative Services Manager — Minnetonka, MN

Brief Description

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In 2016, we launched eFBFPTG2P QAdhp to compete harder, move faster, and step boldly into renewable energy. Today, under second-generation leadership, every member of our team has been intentionally chosen for their skill, dedication, and shared vision. Together, we combine proven high-voltage expertise with forward-focused Solar EPC and electrical services - setting the pace for the next era of utility innovation. And we’re just getting started.

Now, we’re building what’s next.

And we’re looking for you.

Why This Role Matters

At eFBFPTG2P QAdhp, you won’t just take a job - you’ll help power communities, strengthen infrastructure, and advance America’s renewable energy future.

From substations to solar EPC projects, our work is critical, complex, and built to last.

Role Summary

The Creative Services Manager serves as BzkBEc4t8 ydCgS'Q creative lead, shaping how the organization communicates, connects, and presents its brand to employees, clients, and the broader industry. Combining creative vision with hands-on execution, this role transforms business needs into compelling visual content, marketing materials, digital experiences, and communications that strengthen brand recognition, employee engagement, and organizational growth. As the primary owner of the Creative Services function, this position independently drives initiatives from concept through delivery, builds collaborative partnerships across the organization, and ensures creative solutions are innovative, effective, and aligned with business priorities.

Key Responsibilities

Creative Strategy and Brand Management

• Develop and execute creative strategies and initiatives aligned with organizational priorities, brand objectives, and business needs.

• Lead the development and consistent application of the company's visual identity, messaging, brand guidelines, and design standards across internal and external communications.

• Provide creative direction and recommendations that translate business objectives into compelling, audience-appropriate design and communication solutions.

• Design and maintain corporate and project-specific logos, branded graphics, templates, and creative assets that strengthen brand recognition and support organizational initiatives.

• Identify opportunities to elevate brand awareness, company storytelling, and the organization's presence among employees, clients, partners, and prospective talent.

Creative Production & Digital Presence

• Independently conceptualize, design, produce, and deliver high-quality digital and print materials, marketing campaigns, presentations, signage, and other creative deliverables.

• Manage the company's website and social media presence, including content development, publishing, visual consistency, accuracy, and performance.

• Develop and maintain an integrated content calendar to coordinate internal and external communications, campaigns, and digital content.

• Create and edit written, visual, and multimedia content, coordinating specialized photography, video production, or other external creative support when needed.

• Manage the design, sourcing, purchasing, and delivery of branded merchandise, promotional products, employee swag, and corporate gifts, including vendor coordination, pricing, budget considerations, and quality assurance.

Internal Communications, Culture & Business Support

• Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to develop and distribute engaging employee newsletters, company announcements, recognition materials, culture initiatives, and employer branding content.

• Support recruitment marketing initiatives through creative campaigns, job marketing assets, social media content, and materials that showcase career opportunities and the employee experience.

• Develop creative materials that support business growth and operational needs, including Statements of Qualifications (SOQs), presentations, project storytelling, and client-facing communications.

• Provide creative and communications support for company meetings, events, onboarding, training, and other organization-wide initiatives.

• Partner with business leaders and content owners to transform ideas and information into clear, compelling communications that reflect organizational priorities, values, and audience needs.

Creative Services Operations & Leadership

• Establish and manage processes for creative requests, project scoping, prioritization, scheduling, review, and delivery.

• Independently manage multiple concurrent projects from concept through completion, balancing competing priorities, deadlines, stakeholder expectations, and quality standards.

• Build strong working relationships through proactive communication, clear expectations, regular project updates, and timely identification of challenges or resource needs.

• Coordinate external vendors and specialized creative partners as needed, maintaining accountability for creative direction, budgets, quality, and final deliverables.

• Maintain organized creative assets, project documentation, templates, and shared resources to support efficient and consistent service delivery.

• Monitor the effectiveness of creative initiatives through relevant analytics, project outcomes, and stakeholder feedback to identify opportunities for improvement.

• Lead the Creative Services function, identifying opportunities to improve processes, capabilities, and resources as organizational needs evolve.

• As the function expands, supervise, coach, develop, and evaluate assigned team members to support individual performance and organizational objectives.

General Responsibilities

• Maintain current knowledge of creative services trends, graphic design, branding, digital marketing, communications, emerging technologies, and industry best practices.

• Maintain the highest standards of confidentiality, professionalism, integrity, and ethical conduct.

• Comply with all company policies and procedures.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Powering You Forward

• Medical insurance

• 401(k) with employer match

• Life, AD&D insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Employee Assistance Program

• Paid Time Off

Extras that Make a Difference: Weekly Cell Phone Allowance; Eligible for CP's Bonus Program

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong creative judgment and the ability to translate business objectives into effective visual and written communications.

• Advanced skills in graphic design, brand management, layout, typography, and digital and print production.

• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling capabilities, with the ability to tailor messaging for diverse audiences.

• Proficiency with professional design software, website content management systems, social media platforms, and digital analytics tools.

• Excellent organizational, project management, and prioritization skills, with demonstrated attention to detail, quality, and deadlines.

• Self-directed and resourceful, with the ability to take initiative, solve problems, and deliver high-quality work with minimal oversight.

• Strong interpersonal, consultative, and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively, incorporate feedback, and manage stakeholder expectations.

• Ability to evaluate creative effectiveness and apply performance insights to improve results.

• Sound judgment in handling sensitive business and employee information.

Required Qualifications

• 3–5 years of progressive experience in creative services, graphic design, marketing communications, brand management, or a related field.

• Demonstrated experience independently developing professional creative materials across multiple channels and managing projects from concept through delivery.

• Hands-on experience with professional graphic design software, digital content creation, and website or social media management.

• Proven ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and collaborate effectively with stakeholders.

• Portfolio or work samples demonstrating strong design, branding, and communications capabilities.

• Valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field.

• Experience managing creative budgets, vendor relationships, and production processes.

• Proficiency in photography, video production, motion graphics, or multimedia storytelling.

• Background in internal communications, employee engagement, employer branding, or recruitment marketing.

• Familiarity with construction, engineering, renewable energy, or another technical or project-based industry.

Physical Requirements

• Primarily sedentary work when working in the office. Occasional lifting, carrying, walking, and standing; frequent hand/eye coordination to operate computer keyboard and office equipment; vision for reading, recording and interpreting information; speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees and other team members.

• When navigating a job site, the ability to move around project sites, which may involve walking, climbing stairs, and navigating uneven terrain.

Travel

• As needed for company meetings, events, content development, project site visits, and other business-related activities.

Ready to Build What’s Next?

If you’re driven, dependable, and ready to power something bigger than yourself - we want to hear from you.

Summary

eFBFPTG2P QAdhp provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.