Creative Manager Jobs in Texas

Creative Manager jobs in Texas are in strong demand, with active hiring in advertising, technology, retail, and entertainment sectors and openings at every level from junior creative leads through executive creative directors. Dallas, Austin, and Houston are the primary hiring hubs, home to established employers like AT&T, Dell Technologies, and H-E-B that maintain large in-house creative teams. The most sought-after specializations in Texas right now are brand strategy, digital content, and integrated campaign management. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles13
Top employerLERMA
Top cityHouston, TX
Cities hiring6
Work type67% Remote
Top industryStaffing

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Norton Rose Fulbright
Senior Manager, Brand and Creative, Central Shared Services
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Senior Manager, Brand and Creative, Central Shared Services
Norton Rose Fulbright
Houston, Texas
Data Science
Health Informatics
Healthcare Administration
$150k - $195k/yr
501-1,000

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AfterShip
Manager, Marketing Creative
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AfterShip
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Manager, Marketing Creative
AfterShip
Austin, Texas
Account Management
Customer Service
Customer Success
$130k - $160k/yr
Remote (US)
201-500

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Keurig Dr Pepper
Manager, Creative Operations
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Keurig Dr Pepper
Added 1w ago
Manager, Creative Operations
Keurig Dr Pepper
Frisco, Texas
Accounting
Business Operations
Project Management
$97k - $140k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Western Camps, Inc.
Creative Manager
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Western Camps, Inc.
Added 1w ago
Creative Manager
Western Camps, Inc.
Plano, Texas
Customer Success
Growth Marketing
Marketing

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UP Management LLC
Senior Manager Brand & Creative
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UP Management LLC
Added 2w ago
Senior Manager Brand & Creative
UP Management LLC
Dallas, Texas
Corporate Training
Educational Administration
Learning & Development
Bachelor's degree in graphic design

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Creative Manager Jobs by City in Texas

Where Texas roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Houston
4 jobs
Dallas
3 jobs
Austin
2 jobs
Plano
1 job
Frisco
1 job
Mansfield
1 job

Creative Manager Job Market in Texas

A snapshot from current Texas openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

LERMA
LERMA1 open role
AfterShip
AfterShip1 open role
synthesia
synthesia1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Staffing & Recruiting

What Texas Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in creative manager jobs across Texas.

  • Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, graphic design, or a related creative field
  • Proven experience leading and managing creative teams or agency projects
  • Strong portfolio demonstrating brand campaigns, digital content, or integrated marketing work
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, or comparable design and production tools
  • Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams including marketing, product, and sales
  • Excellent presentation and communication skills for pitching concepts to senior stakeholders

Creative Manager Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a creative manager in Texas?

Creative managers in Texas are not required to hold a state-issued license, but most employers expect a bachelor's degree in marketing, graphic design, communications, or advertising. The typical path starts with several years in a specialist role such as art director, copywriter, or brand designer before moving into team leadership. Building a strong portfolio and gaining experience inside a Texas agency or in-house brand team significantly strengthens a candidate's position for management roles.

How much do creative managers make in Texas?

Creative managers in Texas earn a median of about $88,270 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $55,730 for the lowest 10% to over $172,130 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire creative managers in Texas?

Employers hiring creative managers in Texas right now include LERMA, AfterShip, and synthesia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Texas's mix of Fortune 500 headquarters, fast-growing tech companies, and major retail brands means creative manager openings appear across a wide range of industries and company sizes throughout the state.

Which Texas cities have the most creative manager jobs?

Houston, Dallas, and Austin have the most creative manager openings in Texas. Dallas leads because of its concentration of corporate headquarters and advertising agencies, Austin draws heavily from its tech and consumer brand ecosystem, and Houston's energy sector, healthcare systems, and port-driven commerce generate consistent demand for in-house creative leadership.

Are there remote creative manager jobs in Texas?

Yes, and more than many management roles, because creative work is well suited to digital collaboration tools. About 100% of creative manager openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting a post-pandemic shift in how agencies and in-house teams operate. Strategy, content direction, and brand oversight tend to be the functions most commonly performed remotely.

How can I get hired as a creative manager in Texas with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is moving into a junior creative lead or associate creative director role after building a strong portfolio in an individual contributor position such as graphic designer, copywriter, or social media specialist. Large Texas employers like H-E-B, AT&T, and major Dallas-Fort Worth agencies regularly post associate creative roles that serve as stepping stones into management. Completing a recognized brand strategy or creative leadership certification can also give candidates without direct management experience a concrete edge.

Where can I find and apply to creative manager jobs in Texas?

You can find and apply to creative manager jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings from employers across the state. Find the roles that fit your background and apply directly to the ones that match.

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