Digital Creative Director

Hey you – yeah, you! It’s time for takeoff, superstar. You know who you are. You’re smart without taking yourself too seriously. You can play hard, work hard, and get behind our core qualities:

·      Respect dealt straightforward

·      Flock comes first

·      Ask questions

·      Pull your weight

·      Expand your skillset

When you fly with us, you join a team that knows how to live life and get the job done without working a million hours a week. We’re all about backing up words with action and proof. Which is why we’ve assembled an employee perks and benefits package well worth a double take. That means unlimited (and enforced) PTO and 12 weeks of fully paid maternity leave. Not bad, right? It’s just part of what makes us a pick for 2020 Best Places to Work.

Cardinal Digital Marketing is seeking a skilled and motivated Creative Director to lead our company’s creative, UX, and development initiatives. This role involves managing creative and development projects, overseeing the production of high-quality work for clients, and shaping our offerings to meet evolving needs. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in digital design and development, direct team management experience, and excellent communication skills. Reporting to the SVP of Operations, the Creative Director will take ownership of quality and execution while maximizing team talents and fostering cross-functional collaboration.

RESPONSIBLIITIES

• Shape and guide agency’s creative and development offerings, staying current with industry trends and anticipating needs.
• Oversee production of all creative and development work, ensuring timely delivery and meeting expectations. Supervise workflow, deadlines, and budgets.
• Manage Lead Web Developer and Design Specialists, fostering a positive and collaborative team environment. Customize solutions for client needs.
• Collaborate with agency leadership to develop growth strategies and continuous improvement.
• Drive market research and branding initiatives for clients and partners.
• Implement processes and best practices to streamline workflows and enhance efficiency.
• Produce impressive ads, landing pages, websites, and campaigns in collaboration with media and account teams.
• Assist account team in timely and professional issue resolution.
• Present work to key clients, gather feedback, and make necessary adjustments to align with their goals.
• Foster trusted relationships with key clients for satisfaction with design & development services.
• Oversee development of exceptional creative copy that meets clients’ requirements.
• Participate in new business pitches and contribute to proposal development.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of 7 years’ experience in a professional environment involving website design & development and digital advertising, with agency experience preferred.

• Proven management and leadership experience, with a track record of mentoring and developing creative teams.

• Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in design and development, including websites, digital design, and video.

• Expertise in industry-standard design and development tools, such as Adobe Creative Suite, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and popular content management systems (WordPress preferred).

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly articulate creative or development concepts and rationale to both internal teams and clients.

• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with a commitment to delivering high-quality work.

• Experience leading market research, developing brand positioning, and creating brand identity.

We expect great things from our team members. So it’s only fair that you have high expectations for us too. From flexible schedules and work-from-home opportunities to competitive pay and parental bonding time, we’re always adding benefits to make working with us more, well, beneficial. Here are a few of the highlights.

· Work From Home – For locals, some days you want the in-person experience, others you want to skip the commute and keep on the sweatpants. No problem. The Flockers in Atlanta are required to come into the Chamblee office 1-2x per week to share the energy of the teams who are creating outstanding work.

· Flex Time – Need to run out for a few hours for an appointment or personal issue? Go for it and make up the time on your schedule. Or if you need a whole day, go ahead and take it off. As long as you are pulling your weight and meeting Cardinal qualities, we’re all about flexibility.

· Unlimited PTO – Do I need to say more?

· Dog Parent? Bring them on in! Our Chamblee office is dog-friendly… maybe even a little dog-obsessed.

· $$$ and Benefits – We understand that talented people are in high demand these days, and we’ll compensate you accordingly. In addition to generous pay and bonus opportunities, we also offer a 401K with company match, and full benefits (medical, dental, and vision).

If you enjoy being client facing in the digital world and want to join a fun and hardworking environment, we encourage you to apply! Come join one of Atlanta’s best and brightest digital marketing agencies.

Cardinal Digital Marketing