Regional Agency Director jobs in Chicago, IL

Cashmere Agency is a lifestyle-marketing company that creates cultural relevance and impact for brands through insights & strategy, creative & modern storytelling, public relations & influencers, social, experiential, and web3. Our client base includes top-tier brands, TV networks, motion picture studios, and tech companies. We are comprised of a diverse collective of minds from the worlds of advertising,  entertainment, and new media who come together in identifying trends to create and execute creative ideas that resonate in, and drive, the culture. We’ve been recognized by AdAge as 2021 A-List Stand Out Agency, 2020 A-List Agencies to Watch, 2019 AdAge Multicultural Agency of the Year, and shortlisted for 2022 AdAge Multicultural Agency of the Year.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, energetic, forward-thinking Creative Director who is skilled in culturally inclusive creative and strategy development to push our creative concepts to a new level. If you are highly conceptual and know your way around the pitch process we want to know you. The ideal candidate has demonstrated experience in creating PR Worthy campaigns in traditional advertising including OLV, Digital, OOH, and Social, and can expand thinking beyond those basics. You are organized and highly effective at managing competing priorities and timelines and presenting your ideas to an executive team. 

In addition to partnering with creatives, you will work collaboratively across departments, including Strategy, PM,  PR, Production, Accounts, and Business Development. 

Creatives with a strong background in culture marketing play a pivotal role in our success. We seek professionals who have demonstrated success in developing and implementing campaigns that effectively reach and resonate with diverse audiences. Ideal candidates will possess a keen interest and robust experience in designing marketing and PR strategies that are inclusive of and sensitive to the cultural dynamics of a wide range of communities. Our goal is to connect authentically with audiences from various backgrounds, including but not limited to those identified by ethnicity, culture, and sexual orientation.

This is a great opportunity to work on projects with some of our high-profile clients in the entertainment industry, as well as Fortune 500 brands in technology, apparel, and consumer products.

**Interested candidates must provide their portfolio, website, or creative samples for consideration.

Responsibilities:

• Provide Creative team with clear communication, leadership, and motivation to develop Undeniably Dope creative that wins over clients, the culture, and awards show judges
• Be a hands-on idea generator working collaboratively alongside your team
• Providing mentorship and creative direction to a team of Art Directors and Copywriters
• Provide constructive feedback to internal and external creative partners including Directors, Designers, Editors, and Motion Designers
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders in Accounts, Strategy, PR, and Creative on the pitch process including preparing presentation decks and reviewing assets
• Collaborate directly with the Strategy team to ensure concepts always answer the brief
• Direct the concept, design, and development of creative materials
• Attend scheduled check-ins and weekly meetings across departments
• Support leadership through the ideas, design and development of new business initiatives and presentations
• Collaborate cross-departmentally to actively pitch potential clients

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Arts in English, Advertising, Marketing, Design or demonstrated experience in a relevant field as listed below
• Multi-faceted creative with 8 Agency Advertising experience and a proven track record of developing PR-worthy creative 
• 4 years of leadership and people management experience – able to lead and inspire others
• Strong presentation skills
• Experience with traditional, digital, and social media
• Must be a bright, articulate, self-starter who can take initiative and bring new ideas to the table
• Must be able to provide creative direction to a team of Art Directors and Copywriters
• Professional, efficient, organized, detail-oriented, have excellent follow-through, and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Have the ability to work independently and collaboratively and to successfully manage and oversee concurrent and competing projects
• Strong organizational and time management skills; meticulous and detail-oriented
• Demonstrated skill in communicating strategy, prioritizing tasks, and meeting deadlines
• Ability to communicate thoughts and creative concepts to clients and management
• Current in the latest consumer trends across industries such as CPG, Gaming, Travel, Sports, TV/Film & Streaming, Music, Fashion, Social and Influencers, and Technology
• Must know Google Suite, especially Google Slides, and Adobe Creative Suite
• Ability to travel locally (reliable transportation), domestically or internationally up to 10% as needed for client meetings/shoots 
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without restriction

Cashmere’s core values are:

• Own the work. Elevate each other.
• Seek to understand. Speak with intent.
• Spark Something. Challenge everything.
• Make room. Make change.
• Set the standard. Be undeniably dope.

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At Media.Monks, we believe in fostering an environment where a diversity of perspectives can thrive. We proactively work to design hiring processes that promote equity and inclusion while mitigating bias. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome and encourage qualified applicants, from all backgrounds, who are excited to contribute to our mission.