Creative Director, Art Director

Atlanta, GA (Hybrid)

$104K/yr – $175K/yrSenior Level8+ years expFull time

Posted 16 hrs ago

Job Summary

Own the creative direction from concept to delivery across channels, guiding a team and translating strategic briefs into high-impact campaigns.

  • Lead and mentor the creative team while presenting work to stakeholders
  • Develop holistic campaigns from start to finish and identify new opportunities
  • Translate marketing insights into digital-first advertising across multiple channels

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Provide  leadership/motivation and convey the vision and values of the agency
  • Mentor creative team members, providing clear direction and constructive feedback
  • Use strong conceptual skills and bring those concepts to life across a variety of continuously evolving communication channels
  • Execute the work to the highest standards and craft
  • Comprehend and develop work off of strategic briefs that i s consistent with the Amex brand
  • Execute across a wide array of channels including online video, websites, banners, social platforms, print, and more
  • Lead presentations of creative work to a variety of internal stakeholders and marketing partners
  • Bring proactive ideas that solve challenges and grow business
  • Develop holistic and famous creative campaigns from start to finish
  • Identify new opportunities and future trends

Requirements

  • 8 + years of concepting and art directing experience within a creative agency environment
  • Proven ability to concept new campaigns in a variety of mediums
  • Ability to understand marketing insights and strategies to translate into compelling advertising campaigns that are digital-first
  • Ability to combine conceptual creative thinking with high-quality content delivery
  • Captivating presentation skills
  • Passionate about social media platforms, trends, technology and best practices
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills
  • A "maker" mentality, be curious and not afraid to try new methods
  • Strong conceptual skills
  • Curiosity, eager to find new creative opportunities even if they aren’t assigned

Benefits

  • Competitive base salaries
  • Bonus incentives
  • 6% Company Match on retirement savings plan
  • Free financial coaching and financial well-being support
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits
  • Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
  • 20+ weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy
  • Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)
  • Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program
  • Career development and training opportunities
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