Associate Creative Director at Circa - IPG DXTRA | Detroit, MI | $95K/yr – $130K/yr

Circa - IPG DXTRA

Associate Creative Director

Detroit, MI (Remote)

$95K/yr – $130K/yrSenior Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 5 months ago

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Job Summary

Design leadership role focusing on building a design culture, guiding a team, and aligning design work with brand standards. Strong emphasis on collaboration, mentorship, and staying current with industry trends. Certifications in leadership and extensive requirements are outlined for an experienced candidate.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Execute and manage original, persuasive, conceptual and visually compelling design work in line with agency and brand standards, including (but not limited to): iconography, brand guidelines, typography, illustration, digital materials, video materials, organic and paid social media assets, PowerPoint presentations, etc.
Establish a design practice within our creative team, providing oversight to our Designers, with the goal of developing a culture of collaboration, experimentation and knowledge sharing
Fluently speak about design concepts with clients, as well as internal teams of creatives, producers and editors, to enable effective collaboration, feedback and direction
Maintain and promote an internal awareness of industry design trends and standards, particularly on social media
Cultivate a sense of ownership that elevates the standards and quality of all work achieved by the designers
Be a natural teacher - encourage designers to approach problem solving differently, always with the goal of learning and growing
From concept to execution, bring an enthusiasm for solving design and marketing challenges throughout the life of a project, and amid stakeholder revisions
Have mastery of Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Powerpoint, as well as emerging interactive design trends. Knowledge of AfterEffects and Sketch is a plus
Build ongoing relationships with partner agency design teams, and other design teams within the Weber Shandwick network
Display a cohesive understanding of digital and interactive design principals; we do not produce many websites or mobile apps, but need someone who can speak to and direct those UX/UI needs when necessary

Requirements

Has a proven track record in digital, video and campaign design
Expert-level knowledge of social media and design best practices
Automotive experience is preferred, but not required
At least 5 years of experience in the creative, advertising, marketing or PR industries; or leading a design team
A solid understanding of the communications industry at large; an ability and a desire to adapt to the changing landscape of technology
Proven leadership skills managing multiple projects/tasks/teams of varying complexities, meeting deadlines, and working well under pressure
Resilience, a cheerful and positive attitude, and respect for others
Exceptional internal and external communication skills, someone who can present and defend their work clearly and confidently
An interest in staying on top of emerging platforms, mobile design and social trends
A willingness to push creative boundaries