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We are looking for a Creative Director to lead and review all creative projects, and be a champion for our vivacious brand through thoughtful design, and creative team inspiration.
This individual should have extensive experience in managing people and building successful teams to meet the demands of a growing company.
This is a hybrid position in St. Paul. You must be able to come into the office. This position is NOT remote.
What will we give you for your hard work:
- 120-150k Salary depending on experience
- 401(k) with generous company match and immediate vesting
- Excellent Paid Time Off policy
- Accrued Sick Time
- 96 hours off per year for volunteer opportunities
- 11 paid holidays per year
- Award winning work environment
- Development Reimbursement of $1000 per year
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Voluntary Benefits
Our Values drive everything we do:
- Carry passion.
- Desire excellence.
- Keep dreaming.
- Build community.
- Be Vivacious.
While no day will be completely the same, you will execute daily responsibilities in these various functions:
- Manage our company brand and creative vision, highlighting our company’s unique offerings and market differentiators
- Lead and review all creative output, including: web, print, digital, photography, video, 3D modeling
- Review and approve art and copy developed by the team to ensure all visual representations of our brand speak to our target audiences
- Lead, inspire, develop, and grow the creative team with strong leadership skills
- Prioritize work and resources based on company needs, team budget, and overlapping deadlines
- Meet budget requirements by forecasting and managing expenses
- Support and collaborate with cross-departmental teams to develop innovative marketing campaigns, analyze results, and apply new learnings to future work
- Envision and design unique trade show booth designs, taking creative risks to elevate our team’s presence at conferences and events to the next level
- Produce and inspire innovative designs that transform complex ideas into impactful collateral
- Oversee the presentation of final concepts, and obtain approvals for deliverables
- Research and analyze market trends, consumer needs, and the competitor landscape
- Perform other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
- Extremely proficient with software related to graphic design (Adobe), wireframing, 3D design, photo editing, and video editing
- Knowledge of coding languages to implement and troubleshoot issues related to web design
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in graphic design, marketing, or related field
- Several years of experience in graphic design, digital art, video production, or 3D modeling (preference given to candidates with any 3D modeling experience)
- Some years of experience as a Creative Director, Art Director, or related role
Physical Requirements
- Prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer
- Ability to lift up to 15 pounds in accordance with office supplies and inventory needs
- Minimal travel required
Who you will be reporting to:
This manager is terrible at gardening, has had a lot of part time jobs over the years, and was previously a high school English teacher.
- In alignment with our goal of creating a diverse team, we are strongly encouraging candidates of color to apply.
Vivacity Tech PBC