Creative Director
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Job Description
smartdept. is searching for a Creative Director for a marketing agency client located in Washington DC. The ideal candidate will come with 10 years of recent agency and/or marcom experience in a creative role and 5 years of leadership/management experience. This is a fulltime hybrid permanent opportunity. Compensation for this position is expected to be $130140K depending on experience level and fit.
The Creative Director will be critical in shaping the agencys creative vision driving innovation and mentoring a multidisciplinary creative team. This role will involve translating strategy into impactful campaigns integrating new technologies into the creative process and fostering collaboration across departments to deliver exceptional results.
What Youll Do:
- Drive the agencys creative vision elevate creative output and streamline workflows.
- Integrate AI and other technologies into the creative process to enhance innovation.
- Participate in client engagements including new business pitches onboarding strategy sessions and concept presentations.
- Lead the creative strategy for client campaigns ensuring cohesive and compelling brand experiences across all channels.
- Manage a multidisciplinary team of designers copywriters and creatives providing mentorship and constructive feedback.
- Conduct skill assessments to identify gaps and expand creative services to align with new trends.
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure effective communication resource allocation and timely project delivery.
- Establish and maintain quality assurance processes to ensure all deliverables meet high standards.
- Stay informed about the latest design trends and recommend improvements to creative processes.
What Youll Need:
Education/Experience:
- 10 years of recent agency and/or marcom experience in a creative role.
- 5 years of leadership/management experience.
- Strong portfolio showcasing campaign strategy design and art direction.
- Advanced knowledge of graphic design print production and multimedia.
- Proficiency in Photoshop Illustrator InDesign Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Knowledge of After Effects.
- Experience with creative AI tools.
- Web design experience.
- Interest in and aptitude for creative business and marketing solutions.
- Selfmotivated and eager to expand knowledge.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
