Executive Creative Director

We are marketing strategists, communications specialists, graphic designers, event coordinators, digital analysts, copywriters, multimedia producers, and more. But above all, we are Athena.

Do you enjoy working with a top-notch team and being part of a growing, passionate, and forward-thinking company? Athena is on its way to becoming the best and most intensive high-touch consulting group in the country. Our exceptionally high standards and whole-brain, full spectrum approach has earned us an enviable reputation across multiple industries and fueled our impressive growth. Athena brings an artful mix of creativity and facts-based insight to make even complex matters engaging, memorable, and impactful.

Athena is looking for an ECD to lead our in-house Creative Agency.

We are seeking a skilled and visionary ECD with expertise in cutting edge content to lead our creative team. As the Executive Creative Director you will be responsible for setting the overall direction, tone, and style of our agency's content projects. You will work closely with our clients, project managers, and creative team members to ensure that all editorial deliverables meet high standards of quality, creativity, and effectiveness.

The Design team produces thoughtful and elevated creative designs. We create compelling graphics for different mediums that include but are not limited to the corporate website, branding, reports and fact sheets, press materials, presentations, and social media assets. Our work has a digital focus, but print projects are a part of the mix.

We operate in a fast paced, hands-on environment and thrive on collaboration.

If you have a passion for design and a keen eye for detail and craft, we would love to know more about you.

Requirements

Our ideal candidate has the following:

Editorial Leadership:

• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in content creation.
• Collaboration with Design Team to develop cohesive and integrated creative solutions that combine compelling written content with visually stunning design elements.
• Creative Team Management: Lead, mentor, and inspire the editorial team, including copywriters, editors, and content strategists. Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment to enhance creativity and productivity.
• Project Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design, marketing, and account management, to develop integrated creative solutions that effectively communicate clients' messages.
• Content Ideation and Development: Spearhead brainstorming sessions and content ideation processes to generate compelling and engaging content ideas. Oversee content development from concept to execution.
• Editorial Quality Control: Maintain high editorial standards by reviewing and providing constructive feedback on written content, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and adherence to brand guidelines.
• Client Relations: Work closely with clients to understand their content needs, preferences, and target audience. Present and articulate creative ideas and concepts effectively during client meetings.
• Performance Analysis: Understand the analysis of the performance of editorial content and campaigns, using data-driven insights to optimize future content strategies and improve overall results.
• Budget Management: Ensure projects are completed within budget and on schedule, making resource allocation decisions to maximize efficiency and quality.
• Coordinate with project managers to establish project timelines and ensure that all team members are aware of their roles and responsibilities throughout the project's lifecycle.
• Conduct regular status meetings with creative teams to assess project progress, identify potential roadblocks, and proactively address any issues to keep projects on track.
• Verify that all creative requests are thoroughly documented and aligned with client briefs, taking into account specific project requirements and any updates or changes requested by clients.
• Implement quality control measures to guarantee the accuracy, consistency, and compliance of all creative deliverables with the agency's standards and clients' expectations.
• Collaborate closely with the Design Team and other team members to ensure seamless integration of content and design elements within the project timeline.
• Uphold efficient communication channels among project stakeholders, ensuring that feedback loops are closed promptly, and any revisions or amendments are adequately captured and executed.
• Maintain comprehensive records of project statuses, resource allocation, and project-specific details to facilitate historical reference and data-driven process improvement.
• Proactively identify opportunities for workflow