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CGI Inc.

Creative Marketing Lead

Fairfax, VA · On-site

Creative Marketing Lead Category: Marketing Main location: United States, Virginia, Fairfax Position ID:J0726-1971 Employment Type: Full Time Position Description: The Creative Marketing Lead shapes ...

[solidcore]

Coordinator, Creative & Design

Arlington, VA · On-site

$59K - $61K/yr

We are looking for a Coordinator, Creative & Design to join the [solidcore] Content team. This is a hands-on execution role for a designer who thrives in a fast-moving brand environment and takes ...

[solidcore]

Coordinator, Creative & Design

Arlington, VA · On-site

$59K - $61K/yr

We are looking for a Coordinator, Creative & Design to join the [solidcore] Content team. This is a hands-on execution role for a designer who thrives in a fast-moving brand environment and takes ...

[solidcore]

Manager, Creative & Design

Arlington, VA · On-site

You are both a creative leader and a strategic operator. You will help drive the creative content strategy and roadmap, own the brand's visual identity, build the systems that enable speed and ...

PBK

Creative Strategist I

Richmond, VA

The Creative Strategist I supports pursuit production and day-to-day marketing operations while developing the core storytelling and execution skills at the heart of the Creative Enterprise. As a key ...

[solidcore]

Manager, Creative & Design

Arlington, VA · On-site

You are both a creative leader and a strategic operator. You will help drive the creative content strategy and roadmap, own the brand's visual identity, build the systems that enable speed and ...

Stand Together

Associate Creative Director

Arlington, VA · On-site

$125K - $150K/yr

Support the Creative Director as a hands-on leader for each project, collaborating with cross-functional leaders to ensure work is strategic and best-in-class. * Partner with art directors, designers ...

Stand Together

Associate Creative Director

Arlington, VA

$125K - $150K/yr

Support the Creative Director as a hands-on leader for each project, collaborating with cross-functional leaders to ensure work is strategic and best-in-class. * Partner with art directors, designers ...

Stand Together

Associate Creative Director

Arlington, VA · On-site

$125K - $150K/yr

Support the Creative Director as a hands-on leader for each project, collaborating with cross-functional leaders to ensure work is strategic and best-in-class. * Partner with art directors, designers ...

Range

Associate Creative Director, Marketing

Mclean, VA · On-site

Today, our ad creative is managed by an external agency. You will take ownership of that relationship - directing, elevating, and when needed, challenging the agency's output - while also building ...

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As of Aug 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for creative in Virginia is $103,695.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $70,900.00 and $145,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Creative vs Graphic Designer?

AspectCreativeGraphic Designer
Required CredentialsPortfolio, sometimes a degree in arts or related fieldDegree or certification in graphic design or visual arts
Work EnvironmentAdvertising agencies, media companies, marketing teamsDesign studios, marketing departments, freelance
Industry UsageBroader creative roles including advertising, branding, content creationPrimarily visual communication through graphics
Search & ComparisonBroader, encompassing various creative rolesMore specific to visual design tasks

While both Creative and Graphic Designer roles involve visual work, Creative is a broader term that includes various creative functions like branding, advertising, and content creation. Graphic Designers focus specifically on visual communication through graphic elements. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or job search focus.

What are creative jobs?

Creative jobs are jobs that require artistic talent or a creative mindset, and they usually refer to jobs in the advertising, marketing, graphic design, apparel manufacturing, literary, and film industries. The specific qualifications for creative jobs vary by field and position. For example, if you want to work in the art department at an ad agency, you need to have strong visual skills, a talent for graphic or fine art, and excellent drawing and drafting skills. Meanwhile, as a copywriter, you need to have strong written communication skills. Your duties and responsibilities also vary depending on the type of creative work you do.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a creative, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Creative, you need a strong portfolio showcasing artistic ability, innovative thinking, and proficiency in design or content creation, often supported by a degree in a related field. Familiarity with industry-standard tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or other digital media platforms is typically required. Standout soft skills include adaptability, collaboration, and effective communication to convey ideas and work with diverse teams or clients. These skills and qualities are essential to producing compelling work that meets project goals and adapts to evolving creative trends.

What is a creative?

Creatives are professionals involved in generating original ideas and producing content across various fields, such as advertising, marketing, design, writing, and the arts. Their main role is to develop visually appealing, engaging, or thought-provoking materials that help communicate messages, promote brands, or entertain audiences. Creatives can include graphic designers, copywriters, art directors, illustrators, and more, often working in teams or agencies to bring concepts to life.

How does a creative professional typically collaborate with other departments during a project?

Creative professionals often work closely with teams such as marketing, product management, and development to ensure their concepts align with overall business goals. Collaboration usually involves brainstorming sessions, regular feedback meetings, and iterative revisions based on input from key stakeholders. This cross-functional teamwork helps to refine ideas, maintain brand consistency, and deliver effective campaigns or products. Being open to feedback and adaptable to changes are important qualities for success in this collaborative environment.
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Infographic showing various Creative job openings in Virginia as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 78% Full Time, 18% Part Time, 3% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $103,695 per year, or $49.9 per hour.

Coordinator, Creative & Design

[solidcore]

Arlington, VA

$59K - $61K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 22 days ago

Job description

We are looking for a Coordinator, Creative & Design to join the [solidcore] Content team. This is a hands-on execution role for a designer who thrives in a fast-moving brand environment and takes ownership of both the work and the process behind it. You will work directly under the Manager, Creative & Design and will be responsible for producing high-quality creative assets, supporting the content planning process, and owning the trafficking and organization of creative work from intake through delivery.

This role sits within the Content team, which reflects how we think about design at [solidcore]: creative exists to fuel content, and this role ensures that fuel is always ready, on-brand, and on time.

 
Key Responsibilities:

Creative Execution

  • Support in producing high-quality design assets across all formats: including social, email, digital ads, print in-studio signage, activation materials, and presentation decks 

  • Execute design work under the creative direction of the Manager and Director of Content, maintaining brand consistency and quality across all materials

  • Manage a high volume of design requests from cross-functional teams with accuracy and speed, following established intake and briefing processes

  • Support production of short-form video and animated content for social and media under the Manager's direction

Content Process & Planning

  • Support the building and planning of [solidcore]'s creative content matrices- supporting the Manager and Director of Content in briefing, execution and delivering on time across all channels

  • Assist in receiving briefs for all creative/content needs and requests, gathering the necessary information from cross-functional partners before routing work into production

  • Package and prepare final assets for channel distribution, ensuring correct sizing, naming conventions, and format requirements are met for each platform

  • Contribute to building and improving content production processes as the team and creative output scales

Asset Management & Trafficking

  • Own the trafficking of all creative requests - receiving briefs, routing to the correct workstream/execution, tracking through production and delivery

  • Maintain and organize the design asset library: file naming conventions, version control, folder structure, and archiving of completed projects

  • Build, update, and organize the Canva/Photoshop template library for use by field teams and non-designers across the studio network

  • Track asset delivery across all active campaigns - flagging delays, missing handoffs, or bottlenecks proactively to the Manager

  • Serve as the go-to point of contact for cross-functional teams on asset status, delivery timelines, and file access

Brand & Quality Stewardship

  • Uphold [solidcore] brand guidelines rigorously - applying the visual identity system with precision across typography, color, layout, and imagery

  • Flag inconsistencies or brand questions to the Manager before publishing or delivering final assets

  • Contribute to the maintenance and organization of shared design files and systems

Qualifications:

Required

  • 1-3 years of graphic design experience: in-house brand team, agency, or comparable freelance portfolio strongly preferred

  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign (Premiere Pro and After Effects a strong plus)

  • Working knowledge of Figma for design production and collaboration

  • Solid grasp of typography, layout, color theory, and visual hierarchy

  • Demonstrated ability to manage a high volume of work across simultaneous projects and deadlines without sacrificing quality

  • Experience with or strong aptitude for asset trafficking - routing, tracking, and organizing creative work through a production pipeline

  • Strong attention to detail and clear communication - you ask smart questions when a brief is unclear and flag issues before they become problems

  • Self-starter with a collaborative attitude and genuine interest in growing within a creative and content team

Preferred

  • BA or BFA or equivalent in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or related field

  • Familiarity with project management or trafficking tools (Asana, Monday.com, Airtable, or similar)

  • Motion design or video editing experience (After Effects, Premiere Pro)

  • Experience at a consumer brand, retail, fitness, or lifestyle company

  • Portfolio that demonstrates both campaign-level design and day-to-day production work

Compensation and Benefits:
  • Competitive salary $59,006-$61,735, based on experience
  • Bonus eligibility based on performance
  • Monthly cell phone stipend
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid parental leave and parental pay benefits
  • Free telehealth services
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Pre-tax commuter benefits
  • Flexible PTO
  • Free drop-in classes at [solidcore]
  • And more!
[solidcore] is a national boutique fitness company with 100+ studios across the country. Our signature workout is 50 minutes of low-impact, high-intensity strength training: the lights are low and the music is loud. The coach guides the class through a series of slow & controlled movements that are sequenced to work muscles to failure. This class is accessible for all fitness levels and can be amplified or modified to accommodate individual goals. Class is as intense as our reviews suggest, but our instructors go above and beyond to provide a welcoming, supportive, empowering, and challenging experience for all. Please visit our website here to read more about our mission.

[solidcore] is firmly committed to social justice and promoting a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. You can click here to find out more about the actions we are taking to promote a more diverse and inclusive space for both our clients and our internal team.

[solidcore] is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. [solidcore] makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
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