Our client is a San Diego based Brand Development Agency, who for two decades has been building brands from the ground up and elevating existing brands to make the greatest impact in the world. They go above and beyond to add value by delivering innovative solutions that make brands better known, better understood, and truly unique. From them:
WHY WORK WITH US:
One of the Top Digital Agencies in San Diego
We are a social justice-minded organization
We do considerable work with nonprofits
Make a difference in the world – give and not just take
Amazing fun, vibrant and professional work culture
Work with amazing Enterprise-Level clients including nonprofit, music, action sports, cutting edge food and drink, etc.
Family-first environment, flexible schedule
Work parties & events
Be a part of a Family, not just a company
DESCRIPTION:
We are looking for a Creative Director to shape and inspire the creative vision for our firm and brand partners. You will manage a team of creative contributors to service one or more clients, while also managing and mentoring direct reports. You will act as the lead knowledge holder and creative strategist for client brand standards and will ensure every print and digital design solution drives towards the desired business goals. This position requires a highly creative problem solver and accomplished creative with extensive project and client management experience. You must be adaptable and understand the ins and outs of execution while remaining at a higher level, strategic role – with the passion to dip into your core competencies such as design or copywriting when the need arises. You will keep the internal and client teams motivated and engaged. As a director in the firm, you will be a confident leader, strong strategic thinker and organic business builder.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:
Ability to lead a team of 5 to 10 creative people
Champion creativity, quality, customer experience, and community
Conceive, craft, and execute best-in-class creative and content ideas on time, on brand and on strategy
Inspire, direct, build, lead, and review the work of the creative team in the production of all print and web projects
Manage, supervise, review, and audit the work of designers and art workers to ensure the creative level expected is being met
Help drive maximum efficiency, productivity, and the maintenance of the highest quality of creative concept, design, and artwork
Oversee, manage, and review new creative concepts with clients
Effectively organize and prioritize workload especially around deadline and budget and have the flexibility to respond to increases in workload, tight deadlines, and travel
Build, lead, mentor and inspire a world-class creative team made up of full-time, part-time, and freelance designers, fostering an open culture that celebrates original thinking, innovation, and creative risk-taking
Have an eye for identifying creative talent and ability to build a network of high performing contractors
Deep understanding of art direction, brand identity, packaging, environmental design, social media, and web best practices–constantly bringing new ideas to the table
Functions as the lead in the conception, design, and creation of all internal creative
Presents creative strategies and concepts to clients clearly
Strategize with the brand team to anticipate problems, analyze solutions, identify alternatives, and suggest recommendations
Always leads by example
Other…
WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
Bachelor’s degree or higher and a Love of Design
10 years of related experience with 5+ years of creative direction; agency or corporate
Excellent communication skills (both in conversation and in writing) with an emphasis on pitching and presentations, running work-sessions and articulating and defending creative decisions
Proven track record partnering with multiple disciplines and departments on projects
Excellent production know-how with hands-on knowledge of brand strategy, identity, art direction, print, packaging, photography, and videography
Proven creative leadership in developing creative for the digital space (social, video, app, web)
Knowledge of animation and video production tools and software, including (but not limited to): Creative Cloud Suite including Photoshop and Illustrator, InDesign, Lightroom, Bridge, After Effects, and Premiere