Vice President, Creative Director - Art

New York, USA (Hybrid)

$160K/yr – $256K/yrSenior Level10+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Lead a senior creative team, drive client relationships, and win new business in an Art-led, DTC-focused agency role.

  • Own leadership of the creative department, mentor staff, and present concepts to clients.
  • Must-have: 10+ years in agency experience with an Art background and DTC experience.
  • Standout: Proven track record of pitching and winning new business and upper-management leadership.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Champion creative quality
  • Champion a new future of digital experiences for our client and very importantly, the agency
  • Inspire and sell trend-setting, next level, pioneering creative work.
  • Reports to EVP, Executive Creative Director
  • Lead, teach, mentor members of the creative department
  • Manage client relationships
  • Lead new business efforts
  • Stay current on industry trends and creative trends
  • Ensure creative is executed within agreed strategy, deadlines, and budget.
  • Lead client meetings for presenting creative concepts.

Requirements

  • 10 + years of agency experience with primarily with an Art background
  • DTC experience is required for this position
  • The ability to manage and nurture creative talent
  • A proven track record of pitching and winning new business
  • The ability to inspire others and work collaboratively
  • Excellent presentation skills
  • Demonstrated leadership and understanding of the responsibilities of an upper management position
  • The availability to travel to meet client and agency needs
  • The availability and commitment to work extra hours as needed to ensure client satisfaction

Preferred

    Benefits

    • Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.
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