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Marks · 1 day ago

Creative Director

Cincinnati, OH

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$120K/yr - $130K/yr

8+ years exp

Equator, a global packaging design agency under Marks, is seeking a Creative Director to develop and direct the creative vision for assigned clients. This role involves leading teams to deliver innovative solutions that meet client expectations while ensuring the alignment of creative deliverables with project specifications.

Graphic DesignPersonal BrandingProduct DesignWeb Design

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

Creative DesignLeadershipProject ManagementAdobeRetail Brand ExperienceAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Art, Design, Marketing or related field

8+ years progressive creative design experience

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