Creative Director

Apply Job Type Full-time Description Duties shall generally include but not be limited to the following: Essential Responsibilities Objectives of this Role Set the standard: This role may require a small workload of creative work, while still managing and overseeing the rest of the team. The primary focus, however, is to lead and manage the team. Implement processes and procedures to ensure structure, organization, and streamlined workflow. High aptitude for prioritization and re-prioritization; workflow management and delegating workloads across team members based on skill level and scope of work is mandatory. Coach and lead weak performers to ensure satisfactory outcomes. Ability to adopt companies’ creative philosophies and vision and convert that into client merchandise we design. Implement new materials, print methods. Be knowledgeable on current styles and execution methods. Drive client vision: Ability to create unique art for current/new client presentations with or without a brief. Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Positive attitude and proactively dedicated to team success, and displays an eagerness to take on new challenges and additional responsibilities. Supports interdepartmental relationships and a positive work environment Strong understanding of how certain design decisions or decoration methods impact cost as well as feasibility in production. Proven and solid understanding of brand marketing (i.e., positioning, identity, consumer insight, comms strategies) and how to leverage that understanding to build more powerful executions. Produce fresh, innovative work that translates complex ideas into compelling print materials and digital experiences for sophisticated audiences. Create, collaborate on, and oversee final concepts, as well as present work to clients; address feedback and approval. Lead the creative process: Provide leadership and direction. Participate in strategic kickoffs and creative reviews. Bring creative thinking and art direction to brand projects using well-developed concepts and execution. Manage projects: Adaptability is a must, as well as the ability to accept and implement feedback effectively. Comfortable and open to collaborating with other department heads to make this the very best company possible. Manage, motivate and develop a creative team. Develop training, education and development of the team. Head creative presentation of ideas to client. Advise clients on all technical visual recommendations and/or issues Assess and improve processes and procedures. Requirements Education Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design or related field Requirements 5 years minimum experience as a creative director and managing a team 5+ years working in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and 3D programs such as Blender or 3DS Max. 3+ years working on creative merchandise, apparel, promotional items Strong project management skills. Qualifications Creative thinker, detail-oriented, budget-conscious and deadline-driven Excellent skills in communication, team management and design direction Experience in a breadth of creative areas, including copywriting, print, digital, social, web and video Agency experience strongly desired Ability to manage multiple people, projects and resources Experience leading and supervising a creative group Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills that inspire and drive creative excellence Strong client skills a must!