Chernoff Newman

Description

Chernoff Newman is a full-service agency specializing in integrated communications. We combine creativity with business know-how to deliver cross-channel solutions that are based on research and driven by results. Recognized as one of the top firms in the Southeast, Chernoff Newman operates in Columbia and Charleston, SC; Charlotte, NC and Orlando, FL.

The Creative Director (CD) is a dynamic agency leader who drives the creative vision across multiple teams to create and produce award-winning solutions for clients. CDs lead portfolios of client business, build and lead multidisciplinary teams, and routinely interact with key senior clients and stakeholders. The CD will be a senior leader at Chernoff Newman, responsible for elevating the work developed by the creative team while also integrating with our brand strategy, research, client engagement, interactive, channel strategy, PR and social media teams. The CD reports directly to the President of Advertising.

Our culture fosters an environment of curiosity, and everyone here is encouraged to dream big for our clients. Teamwork is a major part of our DNA, as we work cross-collaboratively by function and office. Strategy wins the day no matter what discipline we’re working in and we remain focused on innovative, original creative that drives a positive bottom line for our clients.

Requirements

• Extensive team leadership and development experience
• 15+ years of experience in the agency or brand world
• Bachelor’s degree in related field: advertising, journalism, communication, marketing, design etc.
• A diverse portfolio that showcases a refined eye for strategy, design and copy across a variety of project types and mediums
• Demonstrable high-level skill within the Adobe Suite
• Extensive knowledge of UX/UI, interface design, digital and social platforms

Responsibilities

• Inspire all levels of creative leadership within the agency
• Provide high-level concept guidance to optimize creative work
• Promote and facilitate a culture of collaboration between our team and our clients
• Present and deliver concepts and deliverables to existing and prospective clients
• Foster ongoing improvements in creative processes and methodologies
• Ensure creative objectives and approaches align with both agency and client goals
• Collaborate with the President on staffing plans and overall reporting structure for the team
• Conduct ongoing performance reviews of the team and provide team members with opportunities to grow and thrive creatively
• Drive Chernoff Newman’s brand presence through compelling marketing and storytelling across clients, partners, and professional networks
• Collaborate with various cross-functional teams, including Client Engagement, PR, Interactive, Social Media and Channel Strategy
• Oversees the management, production, and execution of all Chernoff Newman opportunities
• Responsible for approving timelines, feedback, edits, and final work within the CN team, multiple inter-agency teams, and/or the client facing team.
• Manage P&L of creative team

Skills/Attributes

• Excellent communicator, with command of visual and verbal brand development
• Exceptional design-thinking
• Thorough understanding of brand architecture, audience segmentation and systems
• Collaborative
• Relentless work ethic
• Leads by example
• Self-motivated and proactive
• Successful leadership track record
• Ability to unify a team around a common goal
• Efficient problem solver
• Morale builder and influencer

The responsibilities are many, various and not limited to those listed above.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Matching Plan (401k)
• Life Insurance (Basic)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Holidays)
• Parental Leave
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Casual environment: Dress for the day
• MacBook Pro laptop
• Great work/life balance

Chernoff Newman

Description

Chernoff Newman is passionate about solving problems through creative communications. We enjoy the folks we spend our days with, whether it’s inside the office or outside after hours. We have a relentless curiosity, no matter what discipline we’re working within, and that drives our passion for creativity. It also fuels a culture of collaboration and fun. We live in a team environment, where we truly work across all disciplines in our marketing efforts. And the most important member of our team? That’s our client. This approach, where we put our clients first, helps us work together as a unified team. A team built to connect with consumers on a personal level. Technology may drive this engagement, but people are who really make it happen.

We’re in search of someone who is able to routinely conceptualize creative solutions that effectively communicate strategic intent across a variety of mediums. Ultimately, our art directors are expected to understand clients’ needs and visually express ideas through compelling, persuasive imagery and design. Art directors work closely with our associate creative directors and copywriters to schedule and monitor all art direction and graphic design projects.

Our best work is achieved when we bring diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets together to solve problems for our clients. In addition to diversity of thought, we value diversity of people and are committed to a workforce that’s inclusive of our community and culture.

Requirements

• A minimum of an associates (2 year) degree in advertising, communication design, or visual arts. A bachelor (4 year) degree is preferred.
• 3+ years of design experience in an agency setting is required.
• If no degree is possessed, then 6–8 years related experience in agency setting is required.
• Must possess exceptional computer skills. Macintosh operating platform a must. Thorough knowledge of the following software applications is required: Adobe Creative Cloud, Keynote and any widely utilized word processing application.
• Demonstrated ability to think creatively and provide marketable solutions in conceiving, developing, and producing tactics.

Specific Responsibilities Include

• Primary Responsibilities: Art Direction/Graphic Design
• Interact with Copywriters, FE Developers to develop creative concepts and executions of assigned product(s).
• Possess solid understanding of the science and market dynamics of assigned product(s).
• Work closely with account executives to schedule and monitor all projects.
• Provide accurate time and cost estimates for each tactic.
• Perform miscellaneous tasks, as directed by Creative Director or ACDs.
• The responsibilities are many, various, and not limited to those written in this document.

Benefits

• Healthcare Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• 401k Matching Plan
• Life Insurance (Company paid)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability (Company paid)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Holidays)
• Paid parental leave
• Training & Development

Growth Path

Increased responsibilities and direct reports as the Agency and its affiliates continue to grow. As a general guide, Art Directors will be trained and developed to become Senior Art Directors.

And here are a few ways we describe the people who fit into our agency culture:

• Curious – everyone here has the courage to wonder what’s next for our clients and our industry
• Team-driven – this is a true team environment where our clients are the most important member of the team
• Big thinkers – we are all makers, innovators and catalysts for change
• Business savvy – our focus is on strategic, original work that drives a positive bottom line for our client
• Get it done attitude – we are client-focused, responsive and always thinking about measuring our results
• Pride in work – we do what we say by the best of our ability and we are always going for great

If you are ready for the challenge, then we are ready to hear from you!

Pay Range: Industry competitive, commensurate with experience
Chernoff Newman

Description

Our creative team is growing, and we’re looking for a senior-level, multi-disciplined Senior Art Director to join our team. Overall, the Senior Art Director will provide leadership in areas of conceptual creative solutions, inspire clients and team members with great visual design, and operate in a collaborative approach as part of a larger team. This role is responsible for concept and design for broadcast media, interactive, social, and traditional advertising like print and direct mail, and producing bold, strategic, persuasive ads across all mediums that meet the strategy and goals of our clients. The Senior Art Director must be able to conceptually deliver ideas while also working these ideas through layout and production. The Senior Art Director will work closely with the creative and account teams, reporting directly to the Creative Director and having numerous interactions with all members of the agency, including presenting and working directly with clients.

At Chernoff Newman, we’re all about ideas, and we like to explore creativity in every discipline. So, if you’re drawn to the advertising and marketing world and specifically interested in art direction, then this position is what you’ve been waiting for! This individual may work from our Charlotte, Columbia, or Charleston office.

Responsibilities

• Develops concepts and/or storyboards, collaborating with Production as needed
• Lead client presentations with a demonstrated vision of how the work addresses a client challenge
• Possess a solid understanding of the science and market dynamics of assigned product(s)
• Interacts with Copywriters and FE Developers to develop creative concepts and executions of assigned product(s).
• Works closely with account executives to schedule and monitor all projects
• Gives input to Traffic to generate a more accurate Key-Date Schedule after concepts are selected
• Provide detailed direction to designers
• Assist in the education and development of designers
• Responsible for giving and receiving approval for timelines, feedback, edits, and final work within the Chernoff Newman team, multiple inter-agency teams, and/or the client-facing team

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field: Graphic Design, Multimedia Design, Fine Arts, Advertising or Visual Communications
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud suite of products; ability to edit video is a plus
• 8+ years of experience within an advertising agency setting
• Experience, talent, judgment, and imagination for the creation of an advertisement
• Skilled in critique and criticism and be able to manage and supervise both art and copy
• Understanding of both the interactive and social media world of advertising
• Strong detail orientation and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work as a team player

Benefits

• Healthcare Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• 401k Matching Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance (Basic)
• Training & Development

Growth Path

• Increased responsibilities and direct reports as the Agency and its affiliates continue to grow.
• As a general guide, Senior Art Directors will be trained and developed to become an Associate Creative Director.

Here are a few ways we describe the people who fit into our agency culture:

Curious – We seek to address issues through innovative, disruptive, creative ideas.

Humancentric – We are committed to collaboration, respect, and empathy and instill integrity, warmth, and kindness in everything we do.

Intentional – We are rooted in research, strategy-led, purposeful, and deliberate.

Enduring – We are long-time trusted advisors and leaders in the communities where we live and work.

Inclusive – We insist on diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and skill sets and are committed to a workforce reflective of our community and culture.
Chernoff Newman