Creative Director

Thompson Habib Denison (THD) is a social impact agency committed to doing good by driving donors, dollars, engagement, and brand loyalty for leading non-profit organizations. Leveraging core competencies in strategy, analytics, and marketing, THD develops insight-driven multichannel campaigns and experiences to create impact for meaningful causes that serve our communities, our nation, and our world. The company is headquartered in Lincoln, Massachusetts, with clients across the U.S. and Canada.

OVERVIEW:

We’re looking for an experienced Creative Director with a writing background and strong conceptual chops to join our collaborative, mission-minded creative team. We want someone who can cultivate talent, inspire, collaborate across teams, direct and create work that delights, engages and delivers results. The CD will be involved in every aspect of the creative process, from strategy, to concept, to content, to execution. They’ll build client relationships and pitch business while they mentor, manage, and motivate a team of writers, editors, and art directors. Strong creative, communication, presentation, problem-solving, and project-management skills are essential. Along with managing, they’ll also play a major part in writing for campaigns.

ABOUT US:

We love what we do, and we’re passionate about helping leading nonprofits create social impact. We’re driven to create original and effective campaigns that move hearts, minds, and missions. We work hard to do that—and we’ve got the awards to show for it—but we don’t take ourselves too seriously. We’re excited about the evolution of fundraising marketing and look forward to develop ground-breaking work to connect with audiences in a meaningful way.

ABOUT YOU:

You have a writing background, with 10+ years of agency or in-house marketing and management experience. Knowledge of direct marketing strategies is a must, along with a portfolio that demonstrates exceptional conceptual work in multiple channels. Experience in fundraising and the nonprofit marketplace preferred.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with Account and VP of Creative to develop insight-driven creative strategies.
• Lead and oversee a team of copywriters, art directors, designers, and editors to establish creative vision, develop on-brand and on-target campaigns.
• Collaborate with client services, digital and production teams to develop impactful, innovative direct response campaigns.
• Lead teams in concept development and creative ideation.
• Effectively present work, both internally and to clients.
• Contribute to the work of the team as an active copy lead.
• Participate in new business activities, including proposal writing and presentations to prospective clients.

REQUIRED SKILLS / ABILITIES:

• Exceptional writing and conceptual skills
• Work in a highly collaborative team environment.
• Consistently demonstrate a shared sense of accountability.
• Have a problem-solving, solutions-oriented mindset.
• Share time/talent with other business units, departments, and colleagues when needed.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years in-house or agency experience
• Experience in fundraising marketing and nonprofit communications preferred.
• Experience working with PM software (Wrike, Workfront) a plus
• Please include portfolio

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