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RR Donnelley · 14 hours ago

Creative Director

Warrenville, IL

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$50K/yr - $150K/yr

10+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Guides multiple design projects simultaneously and is responsible for the overall quality of work produced by the creative team.

Executes and delivers creative work based on understood priorities to meet, if not exceed, expectations.

Oversees the production of client needs and collaborates with the Executive Creative Director on a regular basis

Works on high-profile/high-priority client projects including daily deliverables and special projects varying in scope.

Follows projects throughout all stages of creative execution through deployment.

Understands and speaks to business objectives.

Translates business objectives into clear creative strategies.

Clearly communicates their creative vision to clients and gives direction to the internal team.

Adept at creating compelling presentations including the visuals/messaging to help tell a story.

Ability to lead client discovery sessions, present and communicate how the concept meets objectives and expectations.

Expert understanding of the client brand, design needs, and technological parameters.

Manages and mentors a team of designers, copywriters, and production artists.

Leads by example and cultivates an atmosphere that motivates and drives the team to be successful.

Reviews work and provides effective, actionable feedback to the creative team in a timely manner.

Ensures visual communication and brand standards are met.

Leads brainstorming sessions as needed.

Takes ownership, leads initiatives, and successfully executes through all stages of creative development while managing expectations and workload to meet target deadlines.

Promotes collaboration, support, and inclusion to create a positive work environment.

Identifies opportunities for creative talent recruitment and development.

Effectively communicates cross-functionally with client stakeholders, internal partners, and senior leadership to meet business objectives.

Continuous evaluation of trends, data assessment, and creative techniques to keep the project’s brand vision active and evolving.

Qualification

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Omni-channel marketingCreative strategyAdobe Creative SuitePrint & productionPrint designDigital designFigmaLeadership styleCreative generalistProject managementMS Office applicationsTypographyColor theoryLayout designBrandingDesign systemsInnovation understandingTime-management skillsEffective creativity

Required

Bachelors degree in a discipline related field or equivalent professional experience.

10+ years of experience in marketing and/or advertising, with a focus on both retail and institutional creative in print, digital, and environmental space. Or comparative experience.

Possesses a strong current portfolio of imaginative and compelling work.

Emphasis on concepts, omni-channel marketing, and creative strategy.

Well-versed industry-standard creative applications: Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and MS Office applications.

Deep experience in print & production is a must.

Meticulous attention to detail and makes recommendations to refine processes as needed.

Strong project management, organizational, and time-management skills.

Meets commitments and demonstrates excellent follow-through.

Excellent presentation and storytelling skills to both internal teams and external clients.

Strong written and verbal communication abilities that include initiating and creating supporting materials from inception to fruition.

Exhibits professionalism, adaptability, and composure under stressful situations.

Strategic and critical thinker with keen problem-solving skills.

Self-motivated individual with a positive, proactive attitude.

Responsive leadership style with the ability to manage conflict resolution and diverse personalities.

Maintain a strong relationship with the internal team and clients at the leadership level.

Experienced creative generalist with a deep understanding of print & digital design and a strong command over typography, color, layout, branding, and design systems.

Passionate about technology, innovation, and understanding what makes creativity highly effective.