Creative Director jobs in West Des Moines, IA

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)

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Creative Director, Dotdash Meredith Travel
  • Dotdash Meredith
  • Des Moines, IA FULL_TIME
  • Job Title

    Creative Director, Dotdash Meredith Travel

    Job Description

    The Role:
    Dotdash Meredith Travel Marketing is looking for a Creative Director to lead design on a robust, well-established print and digital client base. Based in Des Moines and reporting to the Editorial Content Director, this position will lead a small team of visual creators in building award-winning travel-focused branded content programs. This role is a member of our senior staff and is instrumental in keeping projects on trend, on track and on budget. The person that lands this opportunity will lead with a collaborative spirit and an energetic but professional demeanor. They will guide the team in creative brainstorms and have a bit of a competitive edge. They will always strive to over-deliver, both internally and externally. (Comfort with being client-facing is a bonus but not a must.) As a part of a growing team, the Creative Director should be prepared to continuously inspire colleagues and direct reports, as well as oversee a bench of reliable, immensely talented freelance designers and photographers. This role is a hands-on position, actively designing issues and digital experiences, as well as helping craft new business pitches as requested. We are looking for someone with stand-out creative, technical and professional skills who is also prepared to get their hands dirty in every step as needed.


    You Will:

    • Thrive in a fast-paced environment
    • Be accountable, organized and goal-oriented
    • Have respect for budgets and co-leaders and be flexible to client needs, with an open mind and level-headed perspective
    • Communicate directly, thoroughly and transparently with the team, including editorial counterparts
    • Establish and maintain timelines
    • Lead the design for print and digital destination travel clients, maintaining cohesive visual and thematic styles for a large variety of projects and campaigns
    • Be a positive force for Dotdash Meredith Travel Marketing internally and externally in client-facing opportunities
    • Build branded content programs that align with DDM's portfolio of brands and custom content programs that support client needs
    • Proactively engage in tourism marketing trends, technology and design packaging, never settling for the same
    • Track internal and external successes.
    • Assist in creating visually arresting pitches for clients and agencies


    You Should Have:

    • Experience with branded content and direct-to-client creative
    • Lifestyle photography production experience; within the travel and tourism vertical is a bonus
    • Management experience in print and digital publishing
    • Video experience is a bonus
    • Experience pitching to clients is a bonus
    • Impeccable attention to detail and rad organization skills
    • A curiosity to learn about and showcase a variety of destinations
    • A desire to share in both the hard work and the success
    • Experience reinventing and developing multi- or cross-platform brands

    You Can Expect:

    • A direct environment that respects your contributions and a hard work ethic
    • A small but immensely talented team
    • A variety of creative challenges to tackle, spanning the design of industry-leading print travel guides, photo direction, video production, social content, brand evolution and reinvention, digital branded content and more
    • To dive in wherever needed, regardless of job description, with a willingness to learn, grow and pivot

    It is the policy of Dotdash Meredith to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the Company will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.Accommodation requests can be made by emailing .

    The Company participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here:https://www.e-verify.gov/employees

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Web Designer (Wordpress)
  • TwoTone Creative
  • Des Moines, IA FULL_TIME
  • https://www.twotonecreative.com/web-designer/ Please note: We build our websites in WordPress using themes (little to no code). This role is primarily for front-end web design. A Typical Work Week: Th...
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Web Designer
  • TwoTone Creative
  • Des Moines, IA FULL_TIME
  • A Typical Work WeekThe Web Designer is responsible for the user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design of our various digital assets. You will ensure that all elements of the online user exper...
  • 2 Days Ago

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Copywriter
  • TwoTone Creative
  • Des Moines, IA FULL_TIME
  • This is a full-time and in-person position at TwoTone in West Des Moines. Remote work is not open for this position. Top 5 Responsibilities: Write punchy, marketing-focused copy Integrate marketing pr...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Copy Editor
  • TwoTone Creative
  • Des Moines, IA FULL_TIME
  • This is a full-time and in-person position at TwoTone in West Des Moines. Remote work is not open for this position. A Typical Work Week The Copy Editor is responsible for proofreading, editing, and w...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Creative Marketing Coordinator
  • LDJ Manufacturing Incorporated
  • Pella, IA FULL_TIME
  • LDJ Manufacturing is home to the Thunder Creek Equipment brand of premium diesel fuel and service trailers. We are an industry leader known for our uncompromising quality and reliability. LDJ is an em...
  • 6 Days Ago

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Powder Coat Painter
  • Dee Zee, Inc
  • Des Moines, IA
  • ** Powder Coat Painter** **Job Category****:** Production **Requisition Number****:** POWDE02545 Showing 1 location **Jo...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Second Shift Production Talent
  • Path Engineering
  • Des Moines, IA
  • Role Join our team in a variety of roles such as Wire Person, Assembler, Painter, or EE Assembly Technician. As a Wire P...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Second Shift Production Talent
  • Keystone Electrical Manufacturing
  • Des Moines, IA
  • No experience necessary. If youre reliable with a good attitude and willing to learn, well train you. We have a variety ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Executive Assistant
  • La' James International College
  • Des Moines, IA
  • Job Description Job Description We are seeking an Executive Assistant to join our team! You will provide high-level admi...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Project Estimator
  • Fresh Coat Painters
  • Des Moines, IA
  • Job Description Job Description We are seeking a Project Estimator to join our team! You will be responsible for the man...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Paint Crew Leader
  • Zooks Look Inc
  • Ames, IA
  • Job Description Job Description Zook's Look Professional Painting has an opening for an experienced residential painter ...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Store Sales Associate/Flexible Schedule
  • Careerbuilder
  • Des Moines, IA
  • Description Position Title: Store Sales Associate, Des Moines Department: Stores Reports to: Store Manager Status: Full-...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Institute Director
  • Aveda Institute Des Moines
  • Des Moines, IA
  • Do you possess exceptional leadership skills and a desire to foster career growth for hard-working individuals? Would yo...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

West Des Moines is a city in Polk, Dallas, and Warren counties in the U.S. state of Iowa. Most of the city is in Polk County, with slivers extending into Dallas and Warren counties. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 56,609. West Des Moines is the second-largest city in the Des Moines metropolitan area and the tenth-largest city in Iowa. It ranked 94th in Money magazine's list of the "100 Best Places to Live and Launch" in 2008, 77th and 57th on the 100 Best Places to Live in 2014 and 2015, respectively, and 18th on the Hipster Cities of 2015. West Des Moines is located at 41°34′25...
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Income Estimation for Creative Director jobs
$129,458 to $187,625
West Des Moines, Iowa area prices
were up 0.8% from a year ago

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