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LOCATION: Sarasota, FL
About this posting:
We are helping our long-time client, Certified Collectibles Group (CCG), find the right Senior Art Director to join their growing team.
About the company:
The Certified Collectibles Group (CCG) is the world’s leading provider of expert, impartial and tech-enabled services that add value and liquidity to collectibles. Working at CCG is an opportunity to turn a passion for collectibles into a career and to join a growing company within a booming industry. CCG is headquartered in Sarasota, Florida and offers career development & learning, comprehensive benefits & bonus opportunities, domestic and global travel opportunities. Plus, there’s plenty of Florida sunshine and no state income tax!
About the role:
CCG is looking for a Senior Art Director to join our growing in-house creative team. As a leader, visionary and inspiring people person, you’ll be responsible for managing and mentoring a multi-disciplined team; providing creative direction and contributing to growth goals for the company; hiring and developing talent; and participating in special projects. In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with other creatives to generate and execute concepts that tell a story, align with our brands and drive results. You’ll see a wide variety of projects through to completion, spanning traditional (ads, collateral, trade shows, etc.), digital and video. Expect a healthy mix of hands-on design and art directing —You’ll also be responsible for creating and developing relationships within CCG and across our partners. And you’ll do it all as part of a tight-knit group of creative professionals who work together and push each other to develop big ideas and deliver compelling work for our brands.
If you’re looking for an opportunity to let your creativity, leadership skills and ambition shine, don’t wait — apply today.
In this role you will:
- Leverage your exceptional eye for creative excellence and your ability to tap into team members’ true potential
- Tap into your impressive and diverse portfolio of work that emphasizes interactive/ experiential creative, as well as branding and traditional communications
- Utilize your interpersonal skills to create meaningful connections to elevate the work, mentor talent and work well with partners
- Lean on your strong management and organizational skills, such as conflict resolution, meeting management and process development
- Be working in a fast-paced corporate environment, working across multiple brands simultaneously
- Be a champion for creative standards across the organization; attention to detail matters
The must haves:
- Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
- 6+ years of professional graphic design/art direction experience
- Demonstrated experience leading a creative team
- Strong verbal communication and listening skills
- Being comfortable with matrixed reporting structure
Preferred qualifications:
- Advertising agency experience a plus
- Bachelor’s degree
Position location and travel requirements:
- Lakewood Ranch (Sarasota) Florida – remote candidates welcome to apply!
- Onsite presence in Lakewood Ranch for several days each month is the minimum. Given the importance of nuance and relationships when it comes to creative, more presence within HQ is preferred over less presence within HQ.
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