Carmichael Lynch · 5 hours ago

Creative Director (Art)

Minneapolis (hybrid or remote)

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Creative Leadership: Lead the creative development for all automotive campaigns, overseeing concepts, designs, and executions across multiple platforms (TV, digital, social, print, experiential, etc.).

Client Partnership: Build strong, collaborative relationships with key clients, understanding their brand vision, business goals, and customer needs to produce impactful, boundary-expanding creative.

Strategy & Vision: Partner with ECD, strategists, account managers, and other disciplines to align creative direction with brand strategy, consumer insights, and market trends.

Team Management: Lead, mentor, and inspire art directors, copywriters, and other creatives, fostering a culture of creativity, innovation, and excellence.

Concept Development: Lead and in some cases execute the creation of innovative, breakthrough concepts that stand out in the highly competitive automotive market.

Quality Control: Ensure all creative deliverables meet the highest standards of quality and consistency, staying true to the brand’s voice and identity.

Client Presentations: Present and pitch creative concepts to clients, effectively communicating the rationale behind the ideas and securing client approval.

Collaboration: Work cross-functionally with production, digital, media, and other teams to bring ideas to life, ensuring seamless execution of creative concepts.

Trend Monitoring: Stay ahead of industry trends (automotive and beyond), emerging tech, and new digital platforms, ensuring the agency’s creative output remains relevant and innovative.

Cultural Leadership : Be an active participant in our company culture, attending events, mentoring creatives, and celebrating our people and our work avidly.

Qualification

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Creative LeadershipAutomotive ExperienceDigital ProductionCreative Software ProficiencyConsumer Behavior InsightsTeam ManagementTraditional AdvertisingExperiential MarketingEmerging Technologies

Required

8+ years of experience in creative roles, with at least 3+ years in a leadership capacity (automotive experience is strongly preferred, but not required).

Proven track record of leading and delivering award-winning campaigns.

Strong portfolio showcasing a diverse range of creative work, including but not limited to automotive and lifestyle brands.

Deep understanding of consumer behavior and trends, with the ability to translate these insights into compelling creative concepts.

Expertise in digital, traditional, and experiential creative, with a keen eye for emerging technologies and platforms.

Exceptional leadership, communication, and presentation skills.

Strong ability to manage and inspire a creative team while maintaining a collaborative approach.

Proficiency in creative software (Adobe Creative Suite).

Broadcast and digital production experience required.

Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously.