Creative Director, Design

Overview

Fifteen4 is seeking an experienced Creative Director with a background in Design.

As Creative Director, Design, you will lead the Fifteen4 design team in the exploration and production of a range of deliverables including website design, brand identity, campaign creative, social content and assets, slide deck presentations, web animation, and more. A solid understanding of design principles, typography, layout, and web design is required. The ability to clearly discuss design approach and its role in creative problem solving with clients and staff is also essential. Familiarity with web development principles is preferred. 

Our agency environment is fast-paced and requires someone who is flexible, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with multiple co-workers, teams, vendors, and management across a variety of different projects. 

This is an exciting opportunity to join a tight group of creatives. Founded in 2004, Fifteen4 continues to be one of the best branding and design agencies in the Baltimore region. If you are passionate about design, have experience and talent, and are ready to work in a highly creative environment, we are looking for you.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities include, but may not be limited to, the below:

• Be an energizing and empathetic leader, while contributing to design and digital work. Help us grow our Design practice and provide mentorship and oversight to our full-time and freelance graphic designers.
• Build website designs, brand identities, ad campaigns, and digital experiences, including wireframes, mockups, production-ready comps, landing pages, banners, social ads and content, emails, digital signage, digital graphics, and digital advertising campaigns.
• Pitch and present work to clients.
• Provide rationales for design choices and approaches to staff and clients.
• Collaborate with other designers, copywriters, web developers, animators, and live action creatives. 
• Help estimate time and costs for digital and design projects.
• Write creative briefs.
• Have an eye for design, an ear for copy, and mind for strategy.
• Stay current on industry trends.
• Influence office culture and commit to the growth and success of Fifteen4. 
• Design wireframes, mockups, and production-ready comps. 
• Occasionally write copy for marketing deliverables. 

Qualifications

The ideal candidate meets the following qualifications:

• BFA in Graphic Design or related field
• 8+ years of experience at creative agencies
• Strong online portfolio that demonstrates creative concepting, web design, graphic design, interaction design, typography, storytelling, attention to detail, and personality.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud software required including but not limited to Photoshop, XD, Figma, Sketch, and Illustrator.
• Experience in brand identity and communications
• Excellent organizational, time, and self-management skills required
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills required
• Strong sense of initiative and ability to work in a fast-paced environment and under pressure on multiple projects required
• Utilize critical thinking and problem-solving skills to achieve goals required
• Ability to conceptualize original ideas through design, illustration and photography
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Experience with web and graphic design software such as Dreamweaver, Sketch, etc. 
• Experience in creating websites using CMS platforms, with preference given to WordPress. 
• Advanced proficiency or expertise in design-related best practices. 
• Preferred: Familiarity with front-end development languages including HTML, CSS, Javascript, etc.

General Expectations

The selected candidate will meet all of the following expectations:

• BFA in Graphic Design or related field
• 8+ years of experience at creative agencies
• Strong online portfolio that demonstrates creative concepting, web design, graphic design, interaction design, typography, storytelling, attention to detail, and personality.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud software required including but not limited to Photoshop, XD, Figma, Sketch, and Illustrator.
• Experience in brand identity and communications
• Excellent organizational, time, and self-management skills required
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills required
• Strong sense of initiative and ability to work in a fast-paced environment and under pressure on multiple projects required
• Utilize critical thinking and problem-solving skills to achieve goals required
• Ability to conceptualize original ideas through design, illustration and photography
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Experience with web and graphic design software such as Dreamweaver, Sketch, etc. 
• Experience in creating websites using CMS platforms, with preference given to WordPress. 
• Advanced proficiency or expertise in design-related best practices. 
• Preferred: Familiarity with front-end development languages including HTML, CSS, Javascript, etc.

Job Type: Full-Time

Location: Baltimore, MD (In office at least 2-3 days per week)

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