Huron is redefining what a global consulting organization can be. Advancing new ideas every day to build even stronger clients, individuals and communities. We’re helping our clients find new ways to drive growth, enhance business performance and sustain leadership in the markets they serve. And, we’re developing strategies and implementing solutions that enable the transformative change they need to own their future. As a member of the Huron corporate team, you’ll help to evolve our business model to stay ahead of market forces, industry trends and client needs. Our accounting, finance, human resources, IT, legal, marketing and facilities management professionals work collaboratively to support Huron’s collective strategies and enable real transformation to produce sustainable business results. Join our team and create your future.<h3></h3>At Huron, our clients face critical business challenges calling for bold thinking, strategic insight, and impactful storytelling. As part of our Marketing &amp; Communications team, the Associate Creative Director (ACD) will be a pivotal creative leader, shaping how our brand’s value is communicated to a global, multi-industry audience. Reporting to the Creative Design Leader, the ACD will translate complex ideas into compelling, on brand creative experiences that advance Huron’s brand awareness, marketing campaigns, corporate communications, thought leadership, internal initiatives, client experiences and events. This is a hybrid role blending strategic conceptual leadership with hands on creative execution—ensuring our visual and verbal storytelling inspires, engages, and drives measurable results across every touchpoint.<h3></h3>Key Responsibilities Creative Partnership <ul><li>Collaborate with the Creative Design Leader to define and steer enterprise-level creative direction, ensuring alignment with Huron’s strategic priorities and brand standards. </li></ul>Concept-to-Execution Leadership <ul><li>Lead the creative process from ideation to execution across integrated campaigns, webinars/events, digital experiences, thought leadership, video, and internal communications. </li></ul>Innovation &amp; Trend Awareness <ul><li>Stay informed on B2B marketing, branding, and creative trends to keep Huron’s enterprise marketing efforts fresh, differentiated, and competitive. </li></ul>Brand Stewardship <ul><li>Serve as a guardian of Huron’s brand identity, ensuring consistent, high-caliber design, tone, and storytelling across global markets, while continually evolving the brand to anticipate future needs and reflect the organization’s growth. </li></ul>B2B Storytelling <ul><li>Translate complex consulting insights into relatable, human-centered creative that resonates with executive decision-makers and stakeholders. </li></ul>Cross-Functional Collaboration <ul><li>Partner with marketing strategists, content creators, industry experts, and internal communications teams to deliver cohesive and effective creative solutions. </li></ul>Team Leadership and Development <ul><li>Leads a creative design team, providing coaching, feedback, and career development support. </li></ul><ul><li>Guide and inspire designers, writers, and creative professionals, fostering a collaborative environment where creativity thrives and talent grows. </li></ul>Vendor &amp; Resource Management <ul><li>Manage relationships with design vendors, agencies, and freelancers. </li></ul><ul><li>Oversee allocation of resources to ensure timely delivery of high-priority projects. </li></ul>Creative Presentation &amp; Advocacy <ul><li>Present concepts and creative strategies to senior marketing leaders and internal stakeholders—clearly communicating the rationale and expected impact. </li></ul>Data-Backed Decision Making <ul><li>Collect, interpret, and translate data into actionable insights that ground design decisions and guide project direction. </li></ul>Qualifications <ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Marketing, Advertising, Communications, or a related field. </li></ul><ul><li>8+ years in creative roles, with a minimum of 3 years in a leadership or supervisory capacity within an agency, in-house creative team, or professional-services setting. </li></ul><ul><li>Proven success delivering integrated campaigns and brand communications in B2B environments—especially consulting, financial services, or technology. </li></ul><ul><li>Experience working in enterprise marketing and communications, balancing global brand consistency with localized market needs. </li></ul>Core Skills and Competencies <ul><li>Creative Leadership: Expertise in distilling technical or abstract ideas into clear, visually compelling narratives. </li></ul><ul><li>Strategic Vision &amp; Execution: Strong conceptual, strategic thinking, and storytelling skills—supported by a portfolio that demonstrates creative work achieving business outcomes. </li></ul><ul><li>Leadership &amp; Talent Development: Skilled in coaching and developing design professionals. </li></ul><ul><li>Collaboration &amp; Influence: Effective at partnering with stakeholders across marketing, communications, and the business. </li></ul><ul><li>Project &amp; Resource Management: Experienced in managing priorities, timelines, and vendor partnerships. </li></ul><ul><li>Communication: Strong ability to present and articulate creative direction to senior stakeholders. </li></ul><ul><li>Innovation &amp; Change Management: Demonstrated ability to apply emerging creative technologies (including AI, motion graphics, and interactive formats) to elevate output. </li></ul><ul><li>Technical Expertise: Proficiency in  Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and familiarity with CMS and digital marketing platforms. (Experience with creative automation tools or AI-assisted design platforms is helpful.) </li></ul>#LI-EA1 #LI-RemoteThe estimated base salary range for this job is $110,000 - $150,000.  The range represents a good faith estimate of the range that Huron reasonably expects to pay for this job at the time of the job posting. The actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to specific skills or certifications, years of experience, market changes, and required travel. This job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s annual incentive compensation program, which reflects Huron’s pay for performance philosophy.  Inclusive of annual incentive compensation opportunity, the total estimated compensation range for this job is $126,500 - $172,500. The job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s benefit plans which include medical, dental and vision coverage and other wellness programs. The salary range information provided is in accordance with applicable state and local laws regarding salary transparency that are currently in effect and may be implemented in the future. <h3></h3><h2>Position Level</h2>Manager<h3></h3><h2>Country</h2>United States of America

Huron Consulting Group

Associate Creative Director, Corporate Marketing, Remote Chicago - 550 Van Buren

Huron Consulting Group