Creative Marketing Director Salary in Chicago, IL

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How much does a Creative Marketing Director make in Chicago, IL? The average Creative Marketing Director salary in Chicago, IL is $156,879 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $132,490 and $184,559. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Creative Marketing Director & General Manager

CMH Label Group - Los Angeles , CA

Creative Marketing Director & General Manager at Independent Record Label in Los Angeles (Full-Time) CMH Label Group is seeking candidates for a hybrid position of Creative Marketing Director ...

LinkedIn - 8 days ago

Director, Marketing - Agency and Creative Services

Specialty Equipment Market Association. - Diamond Bar , CA

Marketing Director - Agency Operations and Creative Services SUMMARY SEMA is searching for an experienced forward thinking Marketing Director to lead agency operations and creative services for SEMA ...

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Director of Marketing & Creative

AG Jeans - Los Angeles , CA

AG Jeans is seeking a Director of Marketing & Creative. AG Jeans is a pioneer and industry leader in the premium denim industry that has grown to be recognized as a superior contemporary lifestyle ...

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Brand & Creative Marketing Manager

Hughes Federal Credit Union - Tucson , AZ

To direct, coordinate, and administer all aspects of brand and creative marketing for the credit union. Manage the following key functions for the credit union. Department Specific • Actively drive ...

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Marketing Director Outdoor adventure, hardcore fishing, "America-Made" products, and exceptional ... Adobe Creative Suite (Adobe CC), WordPress * SEO Tools and Social Media Management Software ...

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Homemakers Furniture - Urbandale , IA

Marketing Director Onsite - Relocation to Des Moines Required Homemakers Furniture has been making ... This individual will need to have strong analytical skills, creative acumen, managerial mind set ...

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What does a Creative Marketing Director do?

Common responsibilities of a Creative Marketing Director

Collaborate with the brand marketing, demand generation, product marketing and sales departments in developing marketing and messaging plans, analyzing results, and identifying opportunities for stand out creative work.

August 13, 2022

Build, lead, and review work of the creative team in the production of all web, print, and digital marketing material, including but not limited to catalogs, websites, brochures, salesgrams (one-sheet flyers) and social media that is appropriate for our industry.

September 25, 2022

Provides creative leadership, direction and inspiration to the branding design team in a manner that achieves key business metrics such as revenue, margin, productivity goals and deadlines.

December 09, 2022

Lead and manage the brand and design team to ensure key understanding and execution of the brand themes of end user groups to ensure designs meet set goals and reflect seasonal themes, along with consistent design across the different sales channels.

February 21, 2023

Review and approve art and copy developed by the team, ensuring deliverables that effectively address marketing goals and challenges.

March 02, 2023

Create and sustain a culture of excellence as a beloved leader of designers, illustrators, copywriters, animators and partnering with producers, program managers, and product marketing managers.

March 27, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Creative Marketing Director in Chicago, IL

Average Base Salary

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132490

184559

156879

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207791

169570

What is the average salary for Creative Marketing Director in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Creative Marketing Director in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Creative Marketing Director ranges from $132,490 to $184,559 with the average base salary of $156,879. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $143,360 to $207,791 with the average total cash compensation of $169,570.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$156,879	$132,490 - $184,559
Bonus	$12,691	$10,870 - $23,232
Total Pay	$169,570	$143,360 - $207,791

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Creative Marketing Director Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $133,235 - $185,597	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $133,235 - $185,597	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $133,084 - $185,386	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $133,185 - $185,526	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $133,185 - $185,526	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $130,203 - $181,372	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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