Creative Director

CREATIVE DIRECTOR

As the Creative Director for Robot Creative, you will lead our in-house creative team (consisting of designers, copywriters, developers and videographers/editors) to produce exceptional work for clients across a variety of industries. You will be responsible for the execution of a variety of projects including branding, digital advertising, websites, social media, advertising, collateral, direct mail, event support and other marketing assets. 

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field minimum. Masters level or graduate work in a related field desired.

Experience

10+ years professional level experience with 3-5 years in a supervisory role.

Attributes

Superior creativity. Peer recognition. Ability to adapt and work with a variety of styles. Currency with creative trends and procedures. A passion to inspire great creative work and obtain high standards of creativity and productivity from others in a team environment. Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to articulate complex solutions clearly. Advanced organization and project management skills with the ability to prioritize but remain flexible in a fast paced environment. Entirely self-motivated with a very positive attitude.

Reports to

President

Supervises

Creative Department: Designers, Developers, Copywriters, Videographers/Editors

RESPONSIBLITIES

Commitment to Company Vision

• Demonstrate continual progress toward achieving goals
• Reinforce vision in departmental decision-making

Responsible for Quality & Innovation

• Set the standards for quality & innovation within the department
• Remain current with industry standards, strive to lead innovation in industry
• Actively participate in creative production and demonstrate exceptional personal capabilities
• Produce award-winning work
• Exceed customer expectations

Provide Leadership

• Direct departmental efforts to achieve objectives established in the company’s strategic plan
• Communicate effectively across all levels of the organization and between departments
• Serve as a leader in the industry, working toward national-level leadership

Department Operations

• Maintain relevant administration, planning and reporting systems
• Help set and adhere to departmental budgets
• Purchase new equipment and supplies within established budgets
• Policy and process design / development / implementation

Client Relationships

• Helps pitch company capabilities to prospective clients along with business development 
• Draft proposal-related information, including project descriptions, workflows, technical service proposal language, and pricing
• Leads all strategic client communication for projects assigned solely or jointly to department
• Take leadership role on creative projects, working closely with Clients and internal production team
• Accurately communicate with the client regarding all expectations and ongoing status

Manage Department Staff

• Attract and hire top players
• Develop employees through training, mentorship, goal setting
• Manage staff performance metrics (quality, productivity, efficiency, etc.)
• Conduct employee reviews 
• Recommend employee advancements and terminations (to be overseen by partners)

Vendor Selection and Management

• Identify, select & manage external resources
• Maintain and foster growth of strategic relationships (always striving for win/win relationships)
• Quality control for third party deliverables

Project Management

• Manage internal and external resources to meet agreed budgets and deadlines
• Manage and prioritize all projects within the department simultaneously
• Oversee all aspects of projects from initial meetings through final delivery
• Assign all projects collaboratively with the Project Coordinator

IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE

• Extensive experience with a strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in creative direction, visual design, copywriting, and overall brand development
• Deep understanding of brand development, positioning and marketing principles
• Experience in creating integrated content across all marketing channels: web, digital, social media, event, print, and sales
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, managing multiple projects simultaneously, and adapting quickly to changing priorities and deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively articulate and present creative concepts and strategies
• Ability to accurately estimate budgets and timelines for projects
• Proven ability to lead and inspire creative teams

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, XD)
• Functional understanding of WordPress, Salesforce, HubSpot, Meta Ads, Google Ads, Mailchimp and other relevant digital marketing platforms
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with clear ability to articulate and persuasively sell creative concepts directly to clients
• Must have formal training/experience in conceptualization, sketching, typography, production and prepress skills

OUR BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Plans
• 401K Plan
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Critical Illness & Accident Insurance

SALARY

$75,000 – $95,000 DOE

TO APPLY

Please include a link to your portfolio or email work samples to [email protected]

Robot Creative