OKRP

We are looking for a Group Creative Director specializing in art direction—who is driven to connect with every audience (both internally and across platforms). A resourceful problem solver that channels contagious energy to inspire and lead. At OKRP, we believe work is ready when we “feel” it. Our creative leaders are prolific and iterative in their approach to the work. They’re deeply collaborative, transparent communicators who always endeavor to “bring something extra” to each assignment. Egoless creativity is key.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES *

The GCD is responsible, in the area of creative for:

• Working with a Group Creative Director Copy partner, you will run the day-to-day on key pieces of existing business. You’ll be our work’s greatest advocate, able to process feedback then respond with creative that exceeds expectations.

• Know the big idea when you see it, but also recognize little nuances that give the perfect tone and texture.

• Pitching new business will be central to your role. Your track record of helping agencies win new accounts will serve you well. The ability to inspire and awe potential client partners with great work and a sense of presentational showmanship is a must.

• Managing the creative process with PMs and your partner will be key. You will have several balls in the air at once and need to keep things flowing smoothly, while continually reviewing and optimizing every piece of work – sometimes under changing deadlines and parameters.

• Inspiring and motivating your creative team will be a daily practice and one that should excite you vs. drain you. You’ll galvanize them to cultivate and craft ideas based on the truest human insights and challenge them to be bold and brilliant. On time and on budget.

• Setting the look/tone/feel for any and all creative campaigns.

• Managing productions as needed.

• Performing other duties as required or assigned that at are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.

EDUCATION, TRAINING

• Bachelor’s degree
• 10+ years industry experience, or applicable work experience, and strong recommendations
• Experience leading large, integrated, cross-channel campaigns – and a killer book to boot.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES

• Plays nicely with others
• Possess strong art direction skills / background
• Believes in great work and knows it when they see it
• Be both right brained and left brained – but never overthink work
• Willing to dive in head first to any assignment-big or small
• Client-facing. Strong presentation skills
• A passion for all things art: type, photography, color, film etc.
• Strong broadcast production background
• Flexibility and adaptability in the face of ambiguity and change
• Exceptional time-management, organization, written/verbal communication and presentation skills
• Energy, curiosity and an ability to maintain your sense of humor under tight timelines
• A passion and expertise for managing talent – you’ll come in ready to lead and develop a seasoned creative team

HOURS WORKED

Full-time employees are required to work a minimum of 40 hours per week. Work hours vary by customer need and role.

OKRP is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We celebrate the unique differences of our employees because that is what drives curiosity, innovation, and the success of our business. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.

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JOB SUMMARY

We are looking for a Group Creative Director (GCD) specializing in copywriting—who is driven to connect with every audience (both internally and across platforms). A resourceful problem solver that channels contagious energy to inspire and lead. At OKRP, we believe work is ready when we “feel” it. Our creative leaders are prolific and iterative in their approach to the work. They’re deeply collaborative, transparent communicators who always endeavor to “bring something extra” to each assignment. Egoless creativity is key.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The GCD is responsible, in the area of creative for:

• Working with a Group Creative Director Art partner, you will run the day-to-day on key pieces of existing business. You’ll be our work’s greatest advocate, able to process feedback then respond with creative that exceeds expectations.

• Know the big idea when you see it, but also recognize little nuances that give the perfect tone and texture.

• Pitching new business will be central to your role. Your track record of helping agencies win new accounts will serve you well. The ability to inspire and awe potential client partners with great work and a sense of presentational showmanship is a must.

• Managing the creative process with PMs and your partner will be key. You will have several balls in the air at once and need to keep things flowing smoothly, while continually reviewing and optimizing every piece of work – sometimes under changing deadlines and parameters.

• Inspiring and motivating your creative team will be a daily practice and one that should excite you vs. drain you. You’ll galvanize them to cultivate and craft ideas based on the truest human insights and challenge them to be bold and brilliant. On time and on budget.

• Setting the look/tone/feel for any and all creative campaigns.

• Managing productions as needed.

• Performing other duties as required or assigned that at are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.

EDUCATION, TRAINING

• Bachelor’s degree
• 10+ years industry experience, or applicable work experience, and strong recommendations
• Experience leading large, integrated, cross-channel campaigns – and a killer book to boot.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES

• Plays nicely with others.
• Possess strong copywriting skills / background
• Believes in great work and knows it when they see it
• Be both right brained and left brained – but never overthink work
• Willing to dive in head first to any assignment-big or small
• Client-facing. Strong presentation skills
• Strong broadcast production background
• Flexibility and adaptability in the face of ambiguity and change
• Exceptional time-management, organization, written/verbal communication and presentation skills
• Energy, curiosity and an ability to maintain your sense of humor under tight timelines
• A passion and expertise for managing talent – you’ll come in ready to lead and develop a seasoned creative team

OKRP is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We celebrate the unique differences of our employees because that is what drives curiosity, innovation, and the success of our business. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.

OKRP

We are looking for a Creative Director specializing in art direction—who is driven to connect with every audience (both internally and across platforms). A resourceful problem solver that channels contagious energy to inspire and lead. At OKRP, we believe work is ready when we “feel” it. This is a job for a maker and a leader. Working with a CD CW, you will manage and lead assigned creative projects. You will also be responsible for contributing creative ideas to these assignments. Egoless creativity is key.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The CD AD is responsible, in the area of creative for:

• Directly supporting your GCDs on your brand team’s creative development and championing the executions best aligned with strategic reasoning forward.

• Working with your Creative Director Copy partner, you will co-manage and contribute to the day-to-day on key pieces of existing business.

• Processing feedback and responding with creative that exceeds expectations.

• Knowing the difference between an execution and a big idea.

• The ability to inspire and awe client partners with great work and a sense of presentational showmanship is a must.

• Willing to raise your hand and help others when workload allows.

• Managing the creative process with PMs and your partner will be key. You will have several balls in the air at once and need to keep things flowing smoothly, while continually reviewing and optimizing every piece of work – sometimes under changing deadlines and parameters.

• Mentoring, nurturing and creatively challenging ACDs, senior and lower level teams and those reporting to you on a daily basis.

• Performing other duties as required or assigned that are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.

EDUCATION & TRAINING:

• 10 years minimum agency experience

• Excellent recommendations

• Strong portfolio of work that features integrated big ideas brought to life through a wide-range of media channels

REQUIRED SKILLS, ABILITIES AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Possess strong art directing background / skills
• Plays nicely with others
• Willing to dive in head first to any assignment big or small.
• Be both right brained and left brained – but never overthink work
• Flexibility and adaptability in the face of ambiguity and change
• Believes in great work and knows it when they see it
• Strong client-facing and presentation skills
• Exceptional time-management, organization, written/verbal communication and presentation skills
• Energy, curiosity and an ability to maintain your sense of humor under tight timelines
• A passion and expertise for doing great work— along with your partner, you’ll come in ready to contribute and grow as a creative team
• The desire and ability to manage talent – you’ll come in ready to lead and develop less seasoned teams

PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL STANDARDS

Standing, walking, reaching, stooping, crouching, twisting, bending, crawling

WORKING CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT

Typically, this is an office environment which can involve periods of sitting, standing, bending, twisting

HOURS WORKED

Full-time employees are required to work a minimum of 40 hours per week. Work hours vary by need and role.

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