Temporary Creative Director, Art at Edelman | New York, USA

Edelman

Temporary Creative Director, Art

New York, USA (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableMid LevelFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive creative direction as a Temporary Creative Director, Art, guiding teams and shaping brand-driven campaigns from concept to activation.

Experience leading multi-disciplinary creative teams in an agency setting.
Strong ability to translate brand personality into differentiated campaigns across platforms.
Collaborates with senior accounts, planners, and strategists to drive buzz and activation.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Develop and deliver creative concepts and ideas, founded in insights, across all platforms for briefs and new business pitches
Develop work that is consistent with the brand’s personality and will differentiates the client from the competition
Deliver fresh thinking and innovative creative solutions and relevant, motivating campaigns and platforms
Develop platform idea and work with planning function to determine parameters for success
Understand client’s brand and category in order to develop work that is consistent with the brand’s personality and will differentiates the client from the competition
Recognizing and developing great ideas and pushing them forward – as the cohesive team lead of art directors, copy editors, designers and more to bring the creative process to life
Works hand-in-hand with senior account led to see projects from ideas to activation, effectively completing projects of high quality within timeframe and budget
Work in conjunction with account teams, planners and strategists to direct the visual/verbal expression of brand building ideas to drive media coverage, buzz and brand

Requirements

At least years of creative agency experience (some in-house is okay, as long as it was a great house)
A bachelor’s degree, preferably in an advertising related field
A killer online portfolio with a nice mix of traditional, digital, and social creative
A love for (and an active user of) social media
Energy, enthusiasm, and a smile
Willingness to push your craft, get your hands dirty and make great things  
Social fluency and a solid understanding of how to drive conversation and engagement across social channels
A natural flare for the unique, the buzz-worthy and the culturally relevant
Ability to think strategically and conceptualize creatively
Strong presentation and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

DJEH offers a wide range of benefits: medical and dental insurance, vision, 401K, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, travel assistance and wellness programing.

Edelman

Edelman is a global communications firm that partners with businesses and organizations to evolve, promote and protect their brands and reputations. Our 6,000 people in more than 60 offices deliver communications strategies that give our clients the confidence to lead, act with certainty and earn the lasting trust of their stakeholders. We develop powerful ideas and tell magnetic stories that move at the speed of news, make an immediate impact, transform culture and spark movements. Since our founding in 1952 by Dan Edelman, we have remained an independent, family-run company. We use our profits to strengthen our business, provide our employees with opportunities to grow, advance our industry, and serve as a responsible citizen of the world. Every day, we strive to live and work by a long-held set of core values: the pursuit of excellence, the freedom to be curious, the courage to do the right thing, and a commitment to improving society. Edelman is an equal opportunity employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Founded in 1952

New York, NY, US

6.8K employees (1,328 in marketing)

www.edelman.com