Creative Director

Imperative Recruiting (3rd party recruiting firm) is hiring on behalf of Hale Advisors:

Hale Advisors is a woman-owned Global Boutique Consulting firm focused on the Life Science industry with a headquarters in the Hudson Valley. For over 10 years, our team has been providing clients from top Pharmaceutical and Medical Device companies with strategic guidance and tactical support to ensure marketing excellence.

We have always had a flexible work environment (well before the pandemic) and a truly collaborative and supportive environment which has allowed us to thrive for over a decade. Our average employee tenure is 4+ years. Our benefits are comprehensive, often exceeding a firm many times the size and scale of Hale Advisors.

Office Location: Kingston, NY

• Applicants within the tri-state area of NY and Rochester HIGHLY PREFERRED, accepting applicants located on the East Coast with the ability to travel to the Kingston office

Job Overview

The Creative Director leads the creative team, devising concepts and strategies for clients and internal efforts with a goal of achieving the best possible outcome of our projects to meet customer expectations and drive business growth. In addition, the Creative Director oversees our company’s advertising and marketing efforts along with shaping brand standards.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Conceive and implement concepts, guidelines and strategies in various creative projects and oversee them to completion
• Collaborate with client services team to understand clients’ requirements
• Direct and motivate creative team as well as contractors
• Lead brainstorming/creative sessions to generate ideas
• Write unique and well-crafted copy that meet clients’ needs as well as our own
• Revise content and presentations, approve/reject ideas, provide feedback to the team
• Report to Client Services on project status regularly
• Train and guide creative team and oversee career development
• Keep up to date with emerging technology and industry trends

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Media Design or Graphic Design or 8-10 years’ experience
• 8+ years’ experience in graphic design working with corporate clients
• 5+ years’ experience in the life science industry
• Exceptional portfolio with a range of print & digital media examples

Fluent in the following:

• Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Adobe CC Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator
• Clear understanding of design principles & sophisticated design
• Ability to work within design parameters governed by style guidelines

Experience in Motion Design & Animation including:

• Adobe Photoshop, After Effects & Premiere
• Knowledge & experience working with large scale and mass printing
• Proven self-starter with the ability to handle multiple projects
• Proven to thrive in a fast-paced environment and work independently
• Exceptional verbal and written communication and organizational skills
• Exceptional time management
• Ability to delegate and communicate deadlines and needs effectively

Competitive Full Compensation Package!

Salary Range: $70-$75K + BONUS

Medical, Dental Vision 100% Covered

401K Matching

PTO

Parental Leave

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