Responsibilities

• Partner with Creative, Business Leadership and Strategy to translate creative briefs and develop thoughtful, conceptual, integrated campaigns inclusive of film, print and social
• Lead and participate in discussions regarding brand behaviors, knowing when to adjust the tone of voice and visual approach as needed
• Actively present ideas, layouts, scripts, and storyboards to internal teams, partnering with account and client leads on new projects
• Carry projects from initial creative concept through execution and release
• Creatively lead on-set production for film, print and social in collaboration with production and post-production partners
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while keeping agency leadership updated on progress
• Work closely with key stakeholders to ensure all creative deliverables are executed on time and in budget

Requirements

• 12+ years of copy-focused, creative direction experience – most recent 2+ years in a leadership role within an agency setting and preferably with well-known, consumer-facing brands and top-caliber talent
• Creative portfolio showcasing produced work with a refined point of view, flexes in tone of voice, media/platforms, and style
• Innate interest in the craft of writing, storytelling, and the medium of advertising
• Clear and elevated sense of style and craft, high taste level, and forward-thinking mindset – a thoughtful bias towards details balanced with big picture conceptual skills
• A deep well of category and industry knowledge inclusive of trends, competitors, and social and digital culture
• Autonomous self-starter who is successful at managing multiple projects without swirl and comfortable with pivots and tight timelines
• Proven history of leading and motivating teams to create their best work
• Proactive and collaborative approach – you love working with people and people love working with you
• Steady ability to nurture, inspire, and challenge everyone around them with equal parts expectation and empathy
• Clear perspective with equally impactful presentation skills and communication style, both written and verbal