Creative Director

Summary

Creative Director

 

At our Company, we grow People, Brands, and Businesses! We are seeking a highly talented Creative Director performs all tasks related to graphic design in support of Integrated Marketing Services efforts. Responsible for directing the creative vision for the business and strategic planning, partnering with account leaders in strategic thinking to define project assignments, and develop and execute creative solutions. Manage creative standards both art and copy while leading the creative team.

 

Bring your skills and build your career with IN Connected Marketing Services, the marketing division of the Company, where our focus is on influencing buyer behavior and driving sales through shopper marketing, experiential marketing, in-store event services and more.  We form close relationships with leading brands and retailers that matter most. Apply today!

 

What we offer:

• Full-Time Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life)
• 401(k) with company match
• Training and Career Development
• Generous Paid Time-Off

Responsibilities:

• Establish, manage, and maintain the creative direction and goals for specific projects ensuring they fit the Client, brand, and business objectives.
• Oversee assigned projects and new business opportunities ensuring they are the best demonstration of the agency’s capabilities.
• Manage fiscal job budgets and utilization of all team members to prepare reports as needed.
• Develop the team’s knowledge and understanding of the Client’s business, marketing needs, and situations.
• Develop and assess individual team member’s technical skills, professional techniques, training needs, and professional growth while completing assigned projects by the deadline.
• Assign projects to achieve achievable workload balance, effective challenges for each team member’s skill level, and career development.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's Degree in Advertising, Graphic Design, Communications, Journalism or equivalent job-related experience is preferred
• 8+ years of experience in the industry with at least 4 years in the arena of sales promotions and 4 years consumer products, media, or agency experience
• 3+ years of management experience
• Experience managing copywriters or directing art/design (advertising, promotion, and interactive media)
• Proficient in working with creative professionals such as copywriters, vendors, freelancers as well as account counterparts
• Ability to effectively utilize MAC computers and current fluency in relevant computer programs such as: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, QuarkXPress, Acrobat, and MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Entourage)

 

Job Will Remain Open Until Filled

Responsibilities

The Company is one of North America’s leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.

 

Position Summary   

                                               

The Creative Director performs all tasks related to graphic design in support of Integrated Marketing Services efforts. Responsible for directing the creative vision for the business and strategic planning, partnering with account leaders in strategic thinking to define project assignments, and develop and execute creative solutions. Manage creative standards both art and copy while leading the creative team.

 

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

 

Business Management

• Establish, manage, and maintain the creative direction and goals for specific projects ensuring they fit the Client, brand, and business objectives
• Oversee assigned projects and new business opportunities ensuring they are the best demonstration of the agency’s capabilities
• Responsible for meeting project deadlines
• Manage fiscal job budgets and utilization of all team members to prepare  reports as needed

 Team Leadership

• Develop team’s knowledge and understanding of the Client’s business, marketing needs, and situations
• Develop and assess individual team member’s technical skills, professional techniques, training needs, and