CREATIVE DIRECTOR

Works closely with the senior team to create and execute compelling, inspiring, and scalable creative solutions for multi-platform campaigns including social media channels, mobile, broadcast, print, partnerships and offline. Manages team of writers, graphic designers and outside vendors.

JOB DUTIES & EXPECTATIONS:

• Works closely with the senior team to create and execute compelling, inspiring, and scalable creative solutions for multi-platform campaigns including social media channels, mobile, broadcast, print partnerships, and offline. 
• Mentor and Manages team of Art Directors, writers, and graphic designers. 
• Vendor management. 
• Creative direction of products and services in support of client’s mission.
• Collaborate with editors, artists, printers and outside vendors including photographers, talent photo stock agencies, etc.
• Conduct creative briefs and pitches for clients
• Develop original copy, and update/revise existing copy for print, online, TV, radio, direct response and other communication materials.
• Estimate work schedules/budget, overseeing project progress and ensuring deadlines are met.
• Meet deadlines while managing and staying within budget. 
• Manage and lead art department staff and activities. 
• Provide strong conceptual leadership to the creative team that maintains our standards of excellence while balancing deadlines and profitability.
• Work closely with other discipline leads such as strategy, media, and technology to foster collaboration across the teams. 
• Juggle multiple concurrent clients, projects, new business pitches, and other initiatives
• Participate in business development by pitching new clients and collaborating on sales efforts
• Maintain an understanding of industry trends and creative tools such as Adobe, etc. 

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Five (5) years in a creative leadership role in Marketing/Advertising (including digital) and in management of advertising, marketing, communications, or public relations.
• Bachelor’s degree in design, journalism, or equivalent with five (5) years of relevant experience or a combination of experience and education that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• A portfolio of creative work that demonstrates excellence in creative marketing across a wide range of media and a diverse set of clients.
• Ability to provide clear feedback on all facets of creative work to elevate the output and help creative staff improvise their craft while maintaining the project timeline and budget.
• Competence in team building and mentoring
• Excellent presentation and communication skills at all levels of both internal and client teams
• Ability to communicate in a clear, consistent, professional, and transparent manner verbally and orally. 
• Strong analytics and real-time judgement.
• UX experience preferred.
• MUST have experience with content strategy and developing campaigns.