Creative Manager Jobs in Virginia
Creative Manager jobs in Virginia are in steady demand, concentrated in technology, defense contracting, federal consulting, and media, with openings at every level from senior individual contributors to directors overseeing large creative teams. The heaviest hiring is in Northern Virginia, Richmond, and Virginia Beach, where employers such as Booz Allen Hamilton, Leidos, and Capital One maintain large, active creative and marketing operations. The most sought-after specialties in Virginia right now are brand management, content strategy, and digital campaign leadership. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Position Summary
The Creative Manager builds strategic partnerships in key areas across the firm to proactively identify creative marketing and brand opportunities, translating focused business knowledge into creative direction and leadership for the design team. Working closely with the Creative Director and Marketing leaders, this role balances hands-on execution with team leadership, resource management, and creative oversight to ensure the delivery of high-impact campaigns and creative that strengthen our brand, fuels business growth, and supports associate operations.
Position Details
- Provide creative oversight across projects and campaign initiatives by shaping creative strategy, translating business objectives into compelling solutions, and directing the development of high-quality work that aligns with brand standards, audience needs, and organizational goals.
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of Senior Designers and Designers, fostering high performance, professional growth, accountability, and engagement while building a collaborative and inclusive team culture.
- Serve as a player-coach by personally executing high-priority creative initiatives while providing creative direction, mentorship, and constructive feedback that elevates the strategic thinking, craftsmanship, and effectiveness of team deliverables.
- Build and maintain strategic partnerships with Marketing and business leaders, developing a deep understanding of business priorities and proactively identifying creative opportunities that support organizational goals and strengthen brand reputation.
- Manage team workload, priorities, and resource allocation in coordination with Project Management team, overseeing project intake, planning, and assignment of work to ensure efficient operations, effective utilization of team resources, and successful delivery of priorities.
- Champion the integrity of marketing and brand, ensuring consistency of messaging, visual identity, and customer experience across channels and touchpoints.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of creative deliverables using campaign performance, audience insights, and stakeholder feedback, applying learnings to strengthen future work.
- Monitor industry trends, audience expectations, and emerging creative practices, applying relevant insights to strengthen the organization's brand presence and creative output.
Qualifications
- BA in Visual Communication, Design or related field
- 9+ years work/design experience
- 2+ years management experience
- Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft suite
- Advanced working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
- Agency experience is desirable
- Experience working with brand standards is desirable
- Experience working across various mediums (i.e. social, print, digital, video) is desirable
- Experience working with project management software is desirable (i.e. Workfront, Asana, Monday)
Benefits
As a 100% employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family:
- 401(k) plan with 50% company match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid for employee)
- Annual bonus program based upon performance, achievement, and company profitability
- Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance
- Disability income protection insurance
- Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
- Training/professional development opportunities and company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses
- Wellness benefits
About Southland Industries
As one of the nation’s largest MEP companies, Southland Industries is built on the foundation of great people. Since 1949, we have put our people first, enabling growth, professional achievement, and innovation. If you want to join a fast-paced environment where you’re engaged, challenged, and valued, apply now to join our dynamic team.
To learn more about careers at Southland, explore our career opportunities, follow us on social media, and check out our website.
Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
Pay: Final pay is determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. For Virginia this ranges from $118,119.00 - $144,368.00 plus annual incentive, benefits, and retirement program as outlined above.
Contingent Employment: All employment offers are contingent upon successful drug tests, background checks, and professional reference checks. Roles that include driving as an essential job duty will be required to have a successful Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR). We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time.
External Agency Announcement: Its Southland Industries' policy not to accept candidate submissions from recruiting agencies without an active and authorized work order. Candidate ownership can only be established after a bona fide work order is issued by a member of the Southland Industries Talent Acquisition team and the candidate is appropriately submitted through our Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
Position Summary
The Creative Manager builds strategic partnerships in key areas across the firm to proactively identify creative marketing and brand opportunities, translating focused business knowledge into creative direction and leadership for the design team. Working closely with the Creative Director and Marketing leaders, this role balances hands-on execution with team leadership, resource management, and creative oversight to ensure the delivery of high-impact campaigns and creative that strengthen our brand, fuels business growth, and supports associate operations.
Position Details
- Provide creative oversight across projects and campaign initiatives by shaping creative strategy, translating business objectives into compelling solutions, and directing the development of high-quality work that aligns with brand standards, audience needs, and organizational goals.
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of Senior Designers and Designers, fostering high performance, professional growth, accountability, and engagement while building a collaborative and inclusive team culture.
- Serve as a player-coach by personally executing high-priority creative initiatives while providing creative direction, mentorship, and constructive feedback that elevates the strategic thinking, craftsmanship, and effectiveness of team deliverables.
- Build and maintain strategic partnerships with Marketing and business leaders, developing a deep understanding of business priorities and proactively identifying creative opportunities that support organizational goals and strengthen brand reputation.
- Manage team workload, priorities, and resource allocation in coordination with Project Management team, overseeing project intake, planning, and assignment of work to ensure efficient operations, effective utilization of team resources, and successful delivery of priorities.
- Champion the integrity of marketing and brand, ensuring consistency of messaging, visual identity, and customer experience across channels and touchpoints.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of creative deliverables using campaign performance, audience insights, and stakeholder feedback, applying learnings to strengthen future work.
- Monitor industry trends, audience expectations, and emerging creative practices, applying relevant insights to strengthen the organization's brand presence and creative output.
Qualifications
- BA in Visual Communication, Design or related field
- 9+ years work/design experience
- 2+ years management experience
- Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft suite
- Advanced working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
- Agency experience is desirable
- Experience working with brand standards is desirable
- Experience working across various mediums (i.e. social, print, digital, video) is desirable
- Experience working with project management software is desirable (i.e. Workfront, Asana, Monday)
Benefits
As a 100% employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family:
- 401(k) plan with 50% company match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid for employee)
- Annual bonus program based upon performance, achievement, and company profitability
- Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance
- Disability income protection insurance
- Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
- Training/professional development opportunities and company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses
- Wellness benefits
About Southland Industries
As one of the nation’s largest MEP companies, Southland Industries is built on the foundation of great people. Since 1949, we have put our people first, enabling growth, professional achievement, and innovation. If you want to join a fast-paced environment where you’re engaged, challenged, and valued, apply now to join our dynamic team.
To learn more about careers at Southland, explore our career opportunities, follow us on social media, and check out our website.
Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
Pay: Final pay is determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. For Virginia this ranges from $118,119.00 - $144,368.00 plus annual incentive, benefits, and retirement program as outlined above.
Contingent Employment: All employment offers are contingent upon successful drug tests, background checks, and professional reference checks. Roles that include driving as an essential job duty will be required to have a successful Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR). We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time.
External Agency Announcement: Its Southland Industries' policy not to accept candidate submissions from recruiting agencies without an active and authorized work order. Candidate ownership can only be established after a bona fide work order is issued by a member of the Southland Industries Talent Acquisition team and the candidate is appropriately submitted through our Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
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What Virginia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in creative manager jobs across Virginia.
- Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, graphic design, or a related creative field
- Five or more years of experience leading creative teams or managing end-to-end campaign production
- Demonstrated portfolio of brand, content, or campaign work across digital and traditional channels
- Experience managing agency relationships, external vendors, or cross-functional internal stakeholders
- Proficiency with creative tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, or comparable platforms
- Strong project management skills with experience using tools such as Asana, Workfront, or similar
Creative Manager Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a creative manager in Virginia?
Creative manager roles in Virginia do not require a state-issued license or board registration. Most employers expect a bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, design, or a related field, along with several years of hands-on creative or marketing experience. Building a strong portfolio that demonstrates leadership across campaigns, brand work, or content programs is the most direct path. Virginia's dense concentration of federal contractors and technology firms means candidates who show experience working within regulated or matrixed organizations have a clear advantage.
How much do creative managers make in Virginia?
Creative managers in Virginia earn a median of about $101,150 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $64,010 for the lowest 10% to over $165,010 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire creative managers in Virginia?
Employers hiring creative managers in Virginia right now include Capital One, RHOBACK, and Amazon, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Virginia's mix of federal agencies, defense contractors, and Fortune 500 headquarters creates consistent and varied creative manager demand throughout the year.
Which Virginia cities have the most creative manager jobs?
McLean, Arlington, and Dulles lead Virginia for creative manager openings. Northern Virginia's proximity to federal agencies and major technology and consulting headquarters drives the largest share, while Richmond's headquarters presence in financial services, retail, and media sustains steady demand, and Virginia Beach draws openings from regional healthcare systems and government contractors anchored along the coast.
Are there remote creative manager jobs in Virginia?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 100% of creative manager openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how much of the work, including campaign planning, content development, and creative direction, can be done independently of a physical office. Strategy-heavy and brand-focused creative manager roles tend to offer the most location flexibility, while roles tied to in-house production studios or live events are more likely to require an on-site presence.
How can I get hired as a creative manager in Virginia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is to move into a creative manager role from a coordinator or senior individual contributor position in content, design, or marketing. Large Virginia employers such as Booz Allen Hamilton, Capital One, and Inova Health System regularly post associate creative, content specialist, and marketing coordinator roles that build directly toward management. Building a portfolio that includes any project leadership, even informal team coordination or freelance direction, strengthens your case significantly. Completing a recognized digital marketing or project management credential also helps close the experience gap for candidates stepping into their first management title.
Where can I find and apply to creative manager jobs in Virginia?
You can find and apply to creative manager jobs in Virginia on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring across the state. Search the listings, find the roles that match your background and the type of organization you want to work for, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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