Creative Director provides leadership and direction for all phases of creative development work from concept to completion. Designs and implements policies and standards that reinforce the organization's branding strategy and goals. Being a Creative Director promotes excellence in design thinking and a creative strategy for services, products and programs. Interprets stakeholder requirements to produce effective creative concepts and designs. Additionally, Creative Director recruits and develops a team of designers, copywriters, project managers and vendors. Develops creative briefs and design concepts to meet the business objectives of the organization. Studies current trends and technologies to adopt the most effective tools and techniques across all media. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. The Creative Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be a Creative Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
(spark) is hiring an Associate Creative Director to join our full-service production agency.
We know that the role of an ACD is one of the hardest jobs in the business. It combines learning and teaching, leading and making, doing and delegating. We know it's not easy because we've been there before... but we're here to help you rock it.
Why Join Our Team?
(spark) is a Leap Group company. When joining Leap Group, you're joining a team that is passionate, innovative, and connected. Some words we've heard our teammates use to describe our culture are welcoming, collaborative, flexible, and dog-friendly (warning: your interview may be accompanied by a wagging tail).
We give our team the ability to make an impact with clients, while expanding their experience and depth of knowledge in the process. We like to show our appreciation for everything our teammates do by offering supportive and inclusive benefits that allow them to thrive. This includes things like:
Diverse and Inclusive Marketing Comes from Diverse and Inclusive Teams
We recognize our teammates are our greatest assets in helping our clients market less and matter more. Diverse backgrounds, opinions and perspectives on our team allow us to expand our own perspectives and, in the process, create solutions that are innovative, creative, and strategic.
We're constantly working to transform our agencies and industry into spaces that are more diverse, equitable, and inclusive, and we welcome the addition of YOUR unique voice and perspective. Don't forget to ask us about our focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion during your interview.
Who is the Associate Creative Director?
In addition to solving creative briefs and meeting with clients on a regular basis, the ACD is becoming an expert in their craft and leading the efforts of more junior creatives. This role is one of a storyteller and creative problem solver, finding new and unexpected ways to drive results for our clients. We will encourage you to use every tool in your creative arsenal, not just your computer, to create meaningful work that you can be proud of. We build, we draw, we take pictures, we write, we geek out on tech, and we get our hands dirty to bring our ideas to life.
A key creative mind on (spark)'s nimble production team, you have a keen understanding of the specific demands of both traditional and digital media. You get excited by not just making great work, but by making great work that actually works. You will create the innovative and memorable cross-channel work that continues to make our agency, and our clients stand out and talked about in the industry and around the proverbial water cooler.
In this role, you can expect to:
What do You Need?
Where is This Role?
Leap Group has a footprint in the Midwest, with offices in Louisville, KY, Cincinnati, OH, and Indianapolis, IN. While we are open to remote applicants, the ideal ACD will be located within a few hours of Cincinnati or Louisville and able to travel to accommodate regular onsite shoots, meetings, and work.
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Accommodation Requests
Leap Group complies with the ADA and ADAAA. If you need reasonable accommodation to apply, interview, or do the job, please send an email to our Human Resources Manager, Chelsea, at cellwanger@leapgroupnetwork.com so that we can evaluate your accommodation request.
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