Associate Creative Director, Writer

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with ACD, Art partner to ideate and create work that delivers on client goals and aligns with Giant Spoon’s mission to expand how audiences experience brands, while also having a nuanced understanding of client feedback and a client’s place in the market.
• Translate creative strategy into creative ideas, exhibiting an expert understanding of the client's brand story, the cultural environment, the marketing approach and the competition.
• Work hand in hand with an Art partner to develop internal and external presentations of creative ideas and thought processes
• Effectively share and present work internally to creative leadership and present a strong point of view; confidently pushing the envelope or proposing alternative approaches
• Collaborate with Strategy, Design and Production Teams to maintain the integrity of the creative through the concept and campaign development process
• Lead relationships with outside vendors and collaborators (e.g. directors, stylists, models, editors, etc.)
• Serve as a creative lead on-set for shoots, managing execution and working directly with outside vendors in real time to ensure quality of the final product
• Manage the day-to-day work of junior team members and may have direct reports on their own projects or across other projects to manage and mentor
• Present work to clients passionately, articulately, and in a way that reflects an understanding of client goals/desires while continuously building a deeper relationship with clients.
• Communicate concepts creatively when traditional modes of representation aren’t appropriate for the situation at hand (i.e. sketches, collages, requesting a client workshop etc.)

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience as a conceptual writer in an advertising agency
• Mastery of concepting, campaign architecture, and short form writing
• Experience with and passion for conceptual thinking, campaign development, and cross-channel creative execution
• Digitally connected, passionate about technology and innovation with an insatiable curiosity for how it applies to our industry
• Concept and create beautifully designed content from briefs, insights and strategy
• Experience working with Google Suite (Gmail, Docs, Slides, Sheets) a plus
• Works efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Possesses keen problem-solving skills and overcomes challenges successfully
• Exhibits openness for learning and growth
• Takes personal initiative and demonstrates independent thinking

Benefits

• medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and various other benefits and perks.