Creative Director: Global Branding, Identity and Packaging Agency
Location: New York
Our client is a renowned visual identity and packaging brand studio based on London, New York and San Francisco. The agency designs unmistakable work for the world's greatest brands and constantly strives to deliver not only world-class strategic design, but also world-class project management.
They seek an ambitious, experienced and seasoned Creative Director who can effectively inspire world-class creativity, and instill confidence in clients and their brands. The ideal candidate will be interested in driving original, culturally definitive work that stands the test of time, and who shares a nothing-but-the-best-will-do mentality. Reporting to the agency’s Executive Creative Director, the Creative Director will simultaneously lead work that consistently succeeds commercially, critically and socially while recognizing and nurturing potential and growth.
Responsibilities:
- Lead design teams at a brand level to deliver strategic creative and design solutions with a commitment to and eye for impeccable craft
- Direct projects, including creative sessions, crits, selection, and refinement
- Confidently and effectively present to array of audiences (including large groups, C Suite, clients)
- Guide, direct and mentor team to deliver creative excellence
- Partner with account team(s) and support the creation of effective and accurate proposals
- Hold a working knowledge of design team resourcing, and be a part of its orchestration
- Interest in helping grow the agency’s profile through writing, speaking or judging at larger community and industry endeavors
- Possess deep relationships within the design community and have a design in growing the creative team and their skill sets
Requirements:
- 10+ years of experience working in design and/or creative agency
- 4+ years of leading creative teams
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Strategic thinker with a problem-solving mentality
- Ability to simultaneously juggle multiple clients, projects, workstreams, and deadlines
- Understanding of a variety of working styles and personality types
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Send your resume to jodi@trurecruitment.com.