Are you ready to explore the corporate side of retail? The TJX Companies, Inc. is the world's largest off-price retailer, and is comprised of: T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods, and A.J. Wright in the United States, Winners and HomeSense in Canada and T.K. Maxx in Europe. With over $19 billion in revenues, seven businesses, more than 2,500 stores, and almost 130,000 Associates, success is always in style at TJX. We at TJX understand that both our customers and the talent pool from which our Associates come are increasingly diverse.

Our core values of respect, integrity and fairness are inherent in the relationships we build with each other, our vendors and our customers. We are committed to leveraging the differences among our Associates and customers to create both a diversified mix of talent within TJX and a diversified mix of merchandise within our stores. We consider the unique views and opinions of our Associates to be the key to our growth and success in the future.

We currently have the following opportunity available:

Senior Copywriter/Copywriter

Do you have a passion for fashion? And can communicate that in an effective and strategic way? Well the TJX Companies wants to talk to you Currently our T.J. Maxx team is in search of a Sr. Copywriter/Copywriter to join our tight-knit, fast-paced internal ad agency. It’s a great position for a seasoned individual willing to work with the marketing team in all aspects of the retail creative copywriting print, direct mail, interactive and radio. Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years experience as a Copywriter or Sr. Copywriter in an advertising or marketing agency preferred.

Overview

The Senior Copywriter is responsible for translating innovative concepts into finished copy for print, direct mail, interactive, collateral material and radio. Under the supervision of the Creative Director, the Senior Copywriter works as part of an in-house marketing team to achieve the T.J. Maxx brand objectives through effective message strategies. Using proven talent and consistent conceptual thinking, the Senior Copywriter must communicate the T.J. Maxx brand strengths in a uniquely fresh, memorable, and persuasive way.

Responsibilities

• Conceive and execute print, direct mail, interactive collateral material signage and radio consistent with the agreed-upon strategy. 

• Work with art directors, designers and project managers, and others within the Marketing dept. to determine the brand’s needs, selling concepts, and strategies.
• Help to develop and guide creative ideas based on input from project managers, in-house creative team, and personal research. 

• Under the direction of, and with approval from, the Creative Director, monitor all materials through all stages of pre-production and production.
• Complete all assigned work on time and regularly report the status of projects to the Creative Director
  Specifications 

• Writes in a variety of styles and maintains consistently high standards of work that will enhance the T.J. Maxx brand.

• Understands what a big idea is and delivers them consistently. 

• Works productively and harmoniously as a teammate with art directors, designers, project managers and production team, who share responsibility on a given project. 

• Thinks and articulates both verbally and visually when working with/without art directors or other designers 


Qualifications:

• Proven talent (several well produced, big idea campaigns) 

• Proven ability to work in all medias with a heavy concentration in print. 

• 5-7 years of related work experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

• Proven ability to effectively present ideas to team, clients, and/or senior creative personnel. 

• Intelligent thinking, strong organizational skills, and accuracy. 

• In addition to your resume, please send your link or pdf samples. We will NOT be able to accept hardcopy portfolios.

What's In It For You?

At the TJX Companies, Inc., conveniently located directly off both the Mass Pike and Route 9, you'll not only enjoy the security of working for a stable and profitable industry leader, but you'll also enjoy the benefits that go along with it, such as: Medical/Dental/Life insurance, a Dependent Care Spending Account, Associate Discounts and a Savings/Profit Sharing 401(k) Plan.

TJX is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity