Creative Director
Derse, a complete face-to-face marketing agency with a smarter approach to building client sales and managing their trade show, marketing environment and event programs, is seeking an Creative Director with previous experience.
Derse Inc., a leading experiential marketing, design & fabrication company with emphasis in B2B trade shows and Corporate environments, seeks experienced Creative Director.
Derse has full design & manufacturing facilities in the following cities, Milwaukee, WI, Waukegan, IL, Pittsburgh, PA, Dallas, TX, & Las Vegas, NV.
Our teams are made up of smart and forward-thinking people who bring experiential marketing solutions to life! We believe in committing to a long-term investment in your career with a total rewards package including:
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package
• A bright and energetic culture where your ideas are valued
• 74-years of financial stability
Creative Directors have the opportunity to be the leaders on a wide variety of projects in many industries along with inspiring and leading a team of talented designers.
We’re seeking energetic individuals who breath in inspiration and spit out creativity, designers who “think outside of the box” and dare to jump over the edge, bleeding.
If you have lots of crazy ideas and no outlet for them, come join us. We’ll help each other in realizing those dreams! Come and be part of a fun, creative environment with a team-oriented atmosphere.
Join a creative group where you can:
– Be motivated/inspired by Derse Inc’ team of over 32 designers
– Feel free to creatively express yourself
– Participate in Derse’s annual internal Design Conference
– Share in the excitement & growth opportunities at Derse
– Have fun while working!
Your responsibilities will include but not limited to:
– Responsible for the division’s creative process
– Project Lead & responsible for creative work & approach on largest &/or most complex projects
– Distribute workloads & maintain ongoing creative dept. daily schedule
– Track all project design costs
– Coordinate outside creative resources, as needed
– Must have strong presentation skills
Position Qualifications:
- Four year college degree in Industrial Design
- 5-7 year’s, Tradeshow/Event industry experience preferred
- 3 year’s previous management experience
- 3D Studio Max is required
- Strong account management & customer service experience required.
- Highly organized, flexible and ability to work necessary hours in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.
- Strong conflict resolution skills & ability to multi-task.
- Possess solid communication and organization skills required.
- Ability to travel to show site and client locations as needed.
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