Brand Associate

Chicago, Illinois, United States

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We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.

Scion is paving a path in student living and we’re seeking a talented Brand Associate specialized in creative content to join us in executing our vision. This position will focus on supporting Scion communities by developing creative resources for thematic campaigns, copywriting, producing content to support resident experience, and ensuring brand standards are upheld.                                              

The Brand Associate is a strategic leader that excels in a fast-paced, agile, corporate environment. This role demands expert level prioritization, well-honed communication skills, a stubborn refusal to settle, and an appreciation for bold innovation.        

Your Responsibilities

  • Contributes expertise and collaborates on other departmental brand initiatives as required.
  • Ensure that the integrity of our community and corporate brands is maintained and our residents and prospects are engaged.
  • Work collaboratively with internal and external teams to develop appropriate materials, including facilitating the ordering and proofreading, communicating status updates, and achieving production deadlines for promotional and brand collateral. 
  • Thoroughly review art requests, promo materials and communications for grammar and punctuation accuracy and brand alignment.
  • Maintain positive vendor relationships and manage necessary production coordination.
  • Contribute fresh ideas and innovative suggestions for experiential outreach.
  • Design graphics and visual assets for thematic and seasonal campaigns, ensuring all creative output aligns with established brand standards.
  • Write and edit original copy across a range of formats, including campaign messaging, websites, signage, and email.
  • Develop creative templates and toolkits that enable community teams to deploy on-brand content locally.
  • Maintain an organized brand asset library and creative resource hub for use across the portfolio.
  • Assist with creating and revising original content for Scion’s corporate and property websites.
  • Assist with collecting imagery for community website updates and creating written content.
  • Coordinate with various teams on the development of campaigns and assist in the auditing of all branding initiatives, websites, and materials. Provide communication and the necessary follow-up to ensure compliance with branding standards.

The responsibilities listed above may not be all inclusive.

What We Require

  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, and/or relevant field of study or equivalent work experience.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Highly developed interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
  • Manages multiple projects and meets goals and deadlines timely and consistently; Requires minimal guidance to accomplish general tasks.
  • Works well independently, as a member of various teams and with all levels of management.
  • Versatile, flexible, and thrives in an environment where there are constantly changing priorities.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite; proficiency with the Adobe Creative Cloud suite. Proficiency with ClickUp and Entrata is a plus.
  • Willing and able to travel up to 10% in a year, paid for by the company. 
  • Commitment to excellence and high standards.
  • Values and fosters a sensitive and supportive approach to a diverse working and living environment.

Operational Details

  • Job location is based at Scion’s Chicago corporate headquarters.
  • Working hours consist of standard daytime business hours.

Your Benefits

  • Discretionary annual bonus
  • Paid Time Off & Floating Holidays
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401k Matching
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Learning reimbursement opportunities

The Scion Group LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, national origin, color, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, physical or mental disability (as long as the employee/applicant is otherwise qualified for the job with or without a reasonable accommodation), genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, marital status, uniformed service, veteran status, pregnancy or other legally protected status or category under federal or state law. The Scion Group LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in all locations in which the Company has properties. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation, training and other terms and conditions of employment. The Scion Group LLC is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunities.

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The base salary range for this full-time position is base + bonus + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Illinois Pay Range

$55,000 - $60,000 USD

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