Knobelsdorff Enterprises is looking for a Sr. Creative & Digital Manager to lead the creative direction, brand standards, digital content, and website presence for KE.
This is a hands-on creative leadership role responsible for bringing KE's people, projects, and capabilities to life through photography, video, graphic design, digital content, and storytelling. From capturing content at active jobsites and company events to managing the KE website and directing outside creative partners, this position plays a key role in how the KE brand shows up internally and externally.
The Sr. Creative & Digital Manager will partner closely with Marketing, Business Development, Recruiting, and company leadership to turn business needs into polished, engaging creative work while maintaining a consistent brand across the organization.
What You'll Do
Creative & Brand Leadership
• Establish, maintain, and evolve KE's brand and creative standards, including visual identity, templates, and usage guidelines.
• Ensure creative materials consistently reflect KE's brand standards.
• Own and organize the company's creative asset library, including photography, video, logos, graphics, and templates.
• Provide creative direction and constructive feedback on work produced internally and by external partners.
• Manage brand application for acquired companies, including businesses transitioning to the KE brand and those maintaining an existing brand.
Photography, Video & Content Production
• Plan, capture, edit, and produce photography and video content for social media, the KE website, recruiting, business development, presentations, events, and other marketing initiatives.
• Travel to jobsites, company locations, and events to capture compelling, authentic content.
• Develop graphics, written content, and other creative assets that support company initiatives.
• Create content designed specifically for digital and social platforms, including short-form video.
• Direct external photographers, videographers, designers, and other creative partners when additional support is needed.
Website & Digital Content
• Own KE's website content and ongoing website updates.
• Monitor website content and site performance and recommend opportunities for improvement.
• Implement SEO recommendations in partnership with the Digital Marketing Specialist.
• Ensure website content accurately represents KE's services, projects, people, culture, and capabilities.
• Stay current on creative, web, and digital trends and identify new tools, formats, and approaches worth testing.
Marketing & Cross-Functional Partnership
• Partner with Marketing Specialists, the Digital Marketing Specialist, Business Development, Recruiting, and leadership to develop creative solutions supporting their needs.
• Provide creative direction and content for KE's social media channels.
• Review advertising creative for alignment with KE brand standards.
• Translate creative requests into finished work through the Marketing team's intake process.
• Coordinate creative initiatives, production schedules, website projects, and deadlines through the enterprise marketing calendar.
• Balance multiple creative projects and priorities while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines.
Candidates located in Minnesota are expected to work from the office 1–2 days per week. Candidates located outside of the state are expected to travel to the office at least quarterly.
What You Bring
• 7+ years of progressive experience in creative, digital marketing, content production, or a related field.
• Experience leading creative or digital initiatives from initial concept through final production.
• Hands-on professional photography and videography experience, including capturing and editing content for digital platforms.
• Experience developing content for social media, websites, marketing campaigns, presentations, and other digital channels.
• Strong understanding of graphic design principles, visual communication, and brand standards.
• Experience managing or maintaining website content and working with digital content tools.
• Experience writing and adapting content for different audiences and platforms.
• Proficiency with professional creative software and digital content tools.
• Experience directing agencies, contractors, photographers, videographers, designers, or other external creative partners.
• Ability to provide clear creative direction, feedback, and quality control.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to effectively partner with leadership and teams throughout the organization.
• Ability to travel regularly to jobsites, company locations, and events.
• Ability to occasionally work evenings or weekends for events and content capture.
• Valid driver's license.
Preferred Experience
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Graphic Design, Digital Media, Film, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Portfolio demonstrating photography, videography, graphic design, and digital content experience.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud or similar professional creative tools.
• Experience producing short-form video and social-first content.
• Experience managing website content, SEO, and Content Management Systems (CMS).
• Experience using web analytics to evaluate digital and content performance.
• Experience mentoring, directing, or reviewing the work of creative professionals.
• Experience capturing photo and video content within active construction or industrial environments.
• Previous experience within construction, electrical, industrial, manufacturing, or related industries.
Pay Range
We believe in paying for the value you bring to the team, and we aim to be competitive in every market we hire in.
Pay Range: $117,000.00 - $131,000.00 per year
Total Rewards Statement
As a full-time employee at KE, you'll have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and future.
• 100% employer-paid health and dental coverage for employees
• HSA contributions to support your medical expenses
• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
• 401(k) with competitive company match
• Performance-based incentives
• Paid weekly with competitive wages
• PTO, six paid holidays, and education reimbursement
• Exclusive employee discounts through Working Advantage
We believe your work should be rewarded with more than just a paycheck. At KE, we invest in your total wellbeing.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided for individuals with disabilities.
Typical requirements may include:
• Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods.
• Ability to stand and walk periodically throughout the workday.
• Ability to frequently use a computer, keyboard, mouse, and other standard office equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, by phone, and through virtual meeting platforms.
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry materials or equipment associated with office and marketing activities.
• Regular travel to jobsites, company locations, and events for photography, videography, and other content needs.
• Occasional evening or weekend availability may be required for events and content capture.
Accessibility: If you need accommodations as part of the employment process, please contact KE Human Resources at HR@KEway.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)
Knobelsdorff (KE) is an EEO to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law.
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:
• EEO is the Law (English/Spanish)
KE participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. For more information about E-Verify, please review the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work posters
If you need accommodation during the hiring process, let us know and we’ll work with you.