Creative Director

The successful candidate must possess excellent leadership qualities, with the ability to maximize the talents of their team. A passion for marketing and experiential design in the luxury sector is essential. This person will work directly for a Global Experiential Agency with an office in Bluffton, SC.

As the Creative Director, you are responsible for guiding the overall look and feel of all projects and are responsible for the overall quality of work produced by the creative department, including client presentations and all event collateral. You will report directly to the CEO and collaborate with/report to the Director of Special Projects, as needed, for special projects and new business pitches/proposals. You will serve as a specialist to the Production department in all matters relating to the creation and fabrication of event assets and environments, while being a liaison between the Production and Creative departments to ensure all objectives and deadlines are met.

You will manage the Art & Content Director to deliver engaging content and 2D design and print collateral that meets the expectations of our customers, in-line with corporate guidelines. You will directly manage the Experiential Designer in all 3D renderings, mock-ups and visuals related to communicating environmental design. You will collaborate with the production department in determining event flow, floor plans, florals, décor, and supplier selection and management for creative-related elements. You will manage Creative Account Executives in the execution of mood boards, event recap presentations and other proposals.

Requirements:

• Ability to understand and adhere to corporate identity guidelines
• Ability to lead a team of designers and creatives to create a brand environment that meets and exceeds the client’s objectives
• Ability to pitch creative solutions to clients
• Maintain industry knowledge of solutions within client budget; knowledge of assets that can be produced in a short timeframe, as needed
• Evaluate trends, assess new products and technology and keep up-to-date with the latest marketing strategies
• Clear and transparent communication of costs, design, or price changes, etc. in order to set client expectations
• Ability to value engineer and direct suppliers on solutions for keeping costs low/efficiencies
• Highly organized and the ability to keep a team of designers organized and on task
• Highly collaborative leader
• Ability to adhere to strict deadlines
• Excellent written and oral communication
• Proficient in Adobe InDesign and Acrobat
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of Monday.com platform a plus
• Working knowledge of 3D and drawing programs such as Rhino, Vectorworks, AutoCAD a plus
• Working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator a plus
• Willingness to travel up to 50%

Duties:

• Assign and manage the workload and daily workflow of a team of designers and creatives. Monitor deadlines and budgets. (1 Art & Content Director (currently an open position), 1 2D & 3D Experiential Designer, 1 Production Event Designer) Graphic design workload is managed by the Art & Content Director, under the Creative Director’s supervision
• Direct brainstorming meetings and creative sessions as needed
• Manage the creative process from concept to completion, including but not limited to A/V, furniture, florals, 2D & 3D design elements
• Translate marketing objectives into clear creative strategies, within budget
• Conduct site visits (along with production team) in-order-to determine best venue and vision for each event. Take measurements, as needed, to ensure all assets produced are appropriate for the scale for the space(s)
• Lead and direct the creative team in the production of client-facing internal presentations
• Lead and direct the creative team in the design and production of all brand environments
• Meet with clients, CEO and Interluxe Directors to present creative strategies and solutions
• Creation and/or supervision of supplier briefing documents to ensure compliance with brand quality standards
• Sources suppliers to produce creative assets and leads design details through to completion
• Lead and direct the creative team in the production of all marketing collateral
• Ensure visual communication and brand standards are met and assist in developing these standards and visual guidelines, with the creative department when they don’t exist
• Become the client lead across all clients on fabrication and event design
• Review work, troubleshoot and provide feedback to creative teams
• Remain actively involved in hiring and training creative staff
• Manage and cultivate the career development of staff members, including creatives, designers, art directors, and copywriters
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships; leverage relationships to produce assets on-time and in budget under tight deadlines. Maintain up-to-date preferred vendor list.
• Thoroughly review proofs and construction drawings for accuracy; file and organize all drawings by date
• Maintain inventory list of all client assets
• Develops and manages inventory check-in and check-out sheets
• Orders all branded goods and furnishings, reports to lead producer with all invoices and ensure compliance with finance process, use of job bags etc..
• Manage shipment tracking of goods to their correct destination
• Work with lead producer to determine labor, trucking and support equipment/materials needed to successfully install and breakdown (pallet jacks, fork lifts, golf carts, tools, protective coverings etc..)
• On-site management of event environments and fabrication materials to ensure accurate and quality installation

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• Portfolio & Resume required
• Must have transportation to and from work and are comfortable working within an office environment.

Interluxe Group