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The Manager, Brand and Creative is responsible for leading the development and execution of First Solar's content and campaign strategy. This role ensures that all creative outputs-from storytelling ...

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How much do creative manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for creative manager in Arizona is $80,469.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $55,900.00 and $101,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a creative manager?

To thrive as a Creative Manager, you need a strong background in design principles, project management, and marketing strategy, often supported by a degree in design, marketing, or a related field. Proficiency in creative software like Adobe Creative Suite, project management tools, and familiarity with digital marketing platforms is typically required. Exceptional leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills help Creative Managers inspire teams and articulate a clear vision. These skills are crucial for delivering innovative campaigns on time and ensuring the creative output aligns with business objectives.

What is the difference between Creative Manager vs Graphic Designer?

AspectCreative ManagerGraphic Designer
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in marketing, advertising, or related field; experience in project managementBachelor's degree in graphic design, visual arts, or related field; portfolio showcasing design work
Work EnvironmentOversees creative teams, manages projects, collaborates with clientsCreates visual content, works independently or in small teams, often in design studios or agencies
Employer & Industry UsageAdvertising agencies, marketing departments, media companiesDesign firms, advertising agencies, in-house marketing teams

The main difference is that a Creative Manager oversees creative projects and teams, focusing on strategy and coordination, while a Graphic Designer primarily creates visual content. Both roles require relevant education and experience, but their responsibilities and work environments differ significantly.

What is a creative manager?

Creative Managers are professionals who oversee the creative direction and output of a company or team, often within advertising, marketing, or design environments. They lead creative projects from concept to completion, manage creative teams, and ensure that visual, written, and multimedia content aligns with brand strategy and goals. Creative Managers collaborate with clients, stakeholders, and other departments to deliver effective and innovative campaigns. They are responsible for maintaining high-quality standards and meeting deadlines, often juggling multiple projects at once.

How much does a creative manager earn?

The average salary for a creative manager varies depending on experience, location, and industry, but typically ranges from $70,000 to $120,000 annually. Senior roles or those in large organizations may earn higher, especially with strong leadership skills and proficiency in design or project management tools.

How does a creative manager typically collaborate with cross-functional teams on large projects?

Creative Managers often serve as the bridge between creative teams and other departments, such as marketing, product development, and sales. They are responsible for translating project goals into actionable creative strategies, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines, and facilitating clear communication across teams. This involves regular meetings, feedback sessions, and collaborative planning to deliver cohesive campaigns or products. Effective Creative Managers are skilled at balancing creative vision with business objectives, making adaptability and strong interpersonal skills essential for success.
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Infographic showing various Creative Manager job openings in Arizona as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 87% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $80,469 per year, or $38.7 per hour.

Customer Relationship & Lifecycle Marketing Manager

Western National Parks Association

Tucson, AZ โ€ข On-site

$55K - $66K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 3 days ago

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Job description

Qualified Arizona based candidates will be given preference


Job: Full-Time, Customer Relationship & Lifecycle Marketing Manager in Tucson, Arizona. Remote Hybrid


Are you a strategic and creative manager who loves to process data and support the journey of customers? Western National Parks (WNP), a nonprofit partner of the National Park Service (NPS) and the United States Forest Service (USFS), is seeking a Full-Time, Customer Relationship & Lifecycle Marketing Manager who will be responsible for developing and executing Western National Parks (WNP’s) customer relationship management (CRM) and lifecycle marketing strategy across multiple customer segments, including but not limited to e-commerce retail (the largest customer segment).


Our Marketing and Communications Team is looking for a creative and analytical individual who will serve as the organization’s CRM governance leader. The role will be responsible for ensuring consistent customer experiences, effective database management, and coordinated communications across departments to increase customer lifetime value, donor retention, engagement, loyalty, revenue growth, and customer satisfaction.



JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

This role is responsible for the following duties and any related tasks as assigned:

CRM Strategy & Lifecycle Management

  • Develop and execute WNP’s CRM and lifecycle marketing strategy across e-commerce retail, travel, philanthropy, events, internal communications, and business-to-business (B2B) to increase customer acquisition, engagement, retention, donor stewardship, loyalty, and customer lifetime value.
  • Design, implement, and optimize customer journeys and automated lifecycle campaigns including but not limited to, welcome, cart abandonment, browse abandonment, post-purchase, win-back, donor renewal, and seasonal campaigns using behavioral, transactional, demographic, and engagement data to personalize communications.
  • Work collaboratively with the WNP marketing team utilizing the graphics and copy provided to ensure brand continuity and consistency.
  • Recommend and implement strategy to optimize ecommerce results and revenue goals.
  • Manage and optimize customer lifecycle, understanding customer segments, needs, and behaviors.
  • Work collaboratively with the WNP marketing team to ensure brand continuity and consistency.


CRM Governance

  • Develop and maintain organization-wide CRM governance, including database standards, segmentation, permissions, data quality, and compliance with privacy regulations.
  • Coordinate customer communications across departments to reduce audience fatigue, eliminate duplicate messaging, and create a consistent customer experience.
  • Recommend long-term improvements for customer data management, CRM integrations, and communication governance.

Customer Segmentation & Personalization

  • Develop customer segments using lifecycle state, purchase history, donor history, geography, visitation, engagement, and other behavioral data to deliver personalized omnichannel experiences across email, SMS, website, and emerging channels.


Marketing Automation

  • Design, build, maintain, and optimize automated marketing workflows and customer journeys.
  • Develop automated campaigns for onboarding, customer retention, donor stewardship, abandoned carts, browse abandonment, post-purchase engagement, win0back, event marketing, and promotional campaigns.
  • Continuously improve automation performance through testing and optimization.

Analytics & Optimization

  • Measure and report on CRM performance using dashboards, attribution, cohort and funnel analysis, and customer lifecycle metrics including engagement, retention, conversion, donor retention, and customer lifetime value.
  • Develop and manage a continuous testing and optimization program using A/B and multivariate testing to improve campaign performance and business outcomes. Translate data into actionable recommendations for business stakeholders.

Voice of Customer

  • Collect and analyze customer feedback through surveys, reviews, and other Voice of Customer initiatives.
  • Share customer insights with cross-functional teams to improve customer experience and marketing effectiveness.


Shopify Website

  • Partner with Marketing and e-commerce to add product to Shopify and optimize site merchandising, customer experience, conversion rates, and average order value.
  • Manage product catalogs, pricing, inventory tracking, and collection page setups.

Other

  • Performs other related duties, as assigned.



PHYSICAL DEMANDS

For a specific list of physical demands, please contact Human Resources at Recruiting@wnp.org to request.



TRAVEL

Occasional to frequent travel may be required to the home office in Tucson, AZ, events or conferences. Additionally, occasional overnight trips may be required. Additionally, may be required to use personal or company vehicles.




QUALIFICATIONS

This role must possess advanced to expert knowledge of, skill in, and/or ability in the following:

Knowledge

  • CRM strategy and lifecycle marketing best practices.
  • Customer journey mapping.
  • Customer retention and loyalty strategies.
  • Customer segmentation and personalization .
  • Data governance and CRM administration.
  • Cohort and funnel analysis.
  • Voice of Customer methodologies.
  • AI-assisted marketing tools.
  • Ominchannel marketing.
  • Digital channels, cross-channel planning and operations, including email, ESPs, mobile notification platforms, remarketing, email (not required but preferred) operations, deliverability, and marketing automation.
  • Shopify analytics, backend support, products, orders, and accounting.
  • Knowledge of e-commerce best practices.


Skills

  • Strong analytical, project management, organizational, communication, and cross-fuctional collaboration skills.
  • Proficiency with CRM and marketing automation platforms, Google Analytics, Shopify, dashboard reporting, customer segmentation, testing, and data visualization.


Abilities

  • Balance strategic planning with hands-on execution.
  • Translate customer insights into marketing recommendations.
  • Influence cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Manage multiple customer lifecycles simultaneously.
  • Drive customer-centric decision making through data.
  • Use data-driven analysis to increase customer engagement and loyalty.
  • Substantiate decisions through data.
  • Effectively partner and collaborate with Marketing & Communications team.



EXPERIENCE

This role must have the following qualifications and/or experience unless otherwise noted:

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Marketing, IT, Data Analytics, or a closely related field preferred or, equivalent combination of education and experience required.
  • Five or more years of experience in CRM, lifecycle marketing, customer retention, marketing automation, or digital marketing.
  • Demonstrated experience developing lifecycle marketing strategies that improve customer engagement and revenue.
  • Experience creating customer journeys, automated workflows, and personalize communications.
  • Experience managing CRM platforms such as Klaviyo, HubSpot, Salesforce Marketing Cloud, Braze, Iterable, or similar.
  • Experience analyzing customer behavior, segmentation, campaign performance, and lifecycle metrics.
  • Experience supporting ecommerce, nonprofit fundraising, membership, travel, or retail organizations preferred.
  • Experience with Shopify, Google Analytics, and CRM integrations.
  • Valid REAL ID* driver’s license.
  • Ability to pass Western National Park ‘s independent employment background screening that may include, but is not limited to, employment, education, criminal, SSN verification and, professional references as part of its hiring requirements.


WHAT WE CAN DO FOR YOU

We are committed to providing you with an outstanding employee benefits package and support. As a full-time employee, you will be eligible for:

  • Choice of 3 premium subsidized PPO Medical plans with built-in HSA or HRA, PPO Dental, Vision, Flex Medical Savings Plan, Dependent Care Savings Plan, Optional Voluntary Term Life, and 403(b) Retirement Plan with a fully vested 100% match up to 8.33% of income after 6 months service.
  • Company Paid Benefits include: Short- & Long-Term Disability, a $50,000 Employee Group Life policy, EAP, and Health & Wellness resources.
  • Eleven paid holidays, additional paid personal day, accrued paid vacation, and sick time.
  • Employee Appreciation: 15% Discount on employee purchases in-store.
  • Employee Referral Bonuses




(This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.)



Western National Parks Association is an equal-opportunity employer committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive workplace. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on legally protected characteristics. Hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and organizational needs.