SGS & Co · 5 hours ago
Creative Director
Cincinnati, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$120K/yr - $130K/yr
8+ years expSGS & Co is a global packaging design agency, and they are seeking a Creative Director to develop and direct the creative vision for assigned clients. The role involves driving the creative strategy, ensuring deliverables meet client expectations, and leading teams to deliver innovative design solutions.
AdvertisingBrand MarketingBusiness DevelopmentConsultingPackaging ServicesPhotographyPrinting
Responsibilities
Ensure Creative Design deliverables (i.e. visual concept, design, textual content, etc.) follow project specifications and meet or exceed client needs
Provide clear expectations to both are internal production group and fabricating partners resulting in the best possible product and follow up to see that those expectations are met
Monitor progress of ongoing Creative Design projects; provides guidance and leadership to address and resolve promptly, accurately, effectively, and to the client’s satisfaction, any issues or problems that may arise
Leads project review sessions for assigned clients; utilizes information from review sessions to recommend best practices for design strategy, concept creation, visual innovation, message delivery, and execution
Regularly analyzes the performance of the Creative Design project team (Art Direction, Design, Copywriting); utilizes data in decision-making to maintain or improve team performance
Develop creative, innovative, and cost effective Creative Design strategies that meet client needs, utilizing project experience, current market trends, competitor intelligence, and innovative thinking
Work closely with multiple teams, departments and clients to create, develop, and complete designed solutions for specific projects
Engage with teams to manage the deliverables of final details and files to ensure a smooth hand-off and a profitable program
Support Company’s profitability efforts by encouraging and actively enabling innovation, creativity, and cost efficiency through all Creative Design client activities
Ensure client retention is maximized by delivering custom tailored solutions to meet clients’ objectives and expectations
Lead the development and delivery of innovative proposals to capture both account growth and new business opportunities
Plans, directs, and coordinates activities of employee(s) to ensure goals or objectives are accomplished. Mentors, coaches, trains and develops team
Additional duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Art, Design, Marketing or related field
8+ years progressive creative design experience. Retail Brand experience preferred
5+ years in a leadership role or equivalent combination of education and experience
Periodic travel either locally, nationally, and/or internationally may be required
High degree of proficiency MS Office Suite, Outlook, Adobe & Internet applications
Strong understanding of effective Creative Design practices, trends, techniques, and processes across various touchpoints or mediums (e.g. packaging, in-store, online, mobile, print, direct)
Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning)
Solid understanding and application of mathematical concepts
Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as, internal and external clients
Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment
Ability to work with and influence peers and senior management
Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting
Benefits
A selection of health care plans with prescription drug coverage
Dental plan
Vision plan
Basic and supplemental life insurance
A flexible spending account for medical and dependent care expenses or a health savings account based on plan selection
Short/long term disability
401(k) Savings Plan
Company
SGS & Co
SGS & Co is a brand impact company that offers marketing, packaging, designing, consulting, communication, photography, and print services.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2023-05-01Acquired
Leadership Team
Bob Sanders
President, Chief Commercial Officer
Dan Debicella
President, Graphics Solutions
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