Senior Vice President, Group Creative Director

Los Angeles, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Assembly is an integrated agency providing purpose-built communications to Microsoft bringing strategy creative research social and digital and influencer marketing together to drive tangible business results and advance Microsofts mission to empower every person and organization on the planet to achieve more.

We are in relentless pursuit of an equitable and inspiring workplace that is respectful of all reflects and represents the world in which we live and fosters trust collaboration and with this approach we hire the best qualified candidates for all positions.

At Assembly we help Microsoft bring to life its mission: to help every person on the planet achieve more. We are experts in the products and offerings and tasked with helping them think beyond the product roadmap to find the best way to bring their unique stories to broad audiences. Our work is designed to capture the attention of the American media landscape and the ability to uncover a cultural tension is at the heart of our briefs.

Our growing creative teams are the masterminds behind some of the worlds most talked about work. Whether were teaming up with RZA to replace an outdated and racist ice cream jingle fighting for intersectional environmental justice with TAZO Tea or creating a hotel for the worlds most devoted Taco Bell fans the work we create is designed to capture attention and get people talking. Its not enough to be culturally relevantour briefs demand that we change culture around us. Now we need a strong Creative Director who can help unlock more of those weird wild ideas.

What kind of creative work will you do Were glad you asked. Because our work doesnt really fit inside any kind of standard PR/Advertising/Communications/Marketing box theres no standard creative brief here. Were the kind of creative department that works on scripts for a heartfelt brand anthem in the morning switches over around lunchtime to concepting for a brand stunt thatll hijack culture and end our day by workshopping funny tweets. And thats just a Monday. So if youre looking to come up with ideas that go beyond the 30-second spot the kind of ideas that end up in the pages of the New York Times and on the One Show shortlist youll be in good company here.

To land this gig you need to have a passion for people and helping others solve problems. Our culture is what sets us apart from traditional ad agencies and its why so many stay with us awhile. At Edelman our most valuable resource is you our people with a diversity of backgrounds ideas and smarts (with heart). We support one another encourage each other and were looking for individuals who want to contribute to our culture.

Responsibilities:

Develop and deliver creative concepts and ideas founded in insights across all platforms for briefs and new business pitches
Develop work that is consistent with the brands personality and will differentiates the client from the competition
Deliver fresh thinking and innovative creative solutions and relevant motivating campaigns and platforms
Develop platform idea and work with planning function to determine parameters for success
Understand clients brand and category in order to develop work that is consistent with the brands personality and will differentiates the client from the competition
Recognizing and developing great ideas and pushing them forward as the cohesive team lead of art directors copy editors designers and more to bring the creative process to life
Works hand-in-hand with senior account lead to see projects from ideas to activation effectively completing projects of high quality within timeframe and budget
Work in conjunction with account teams planners and strategists to direct the visual/verbal expression of brand building ideas to drive media coverage buzz and brand

Basic Qualifications:

At least years 10-12 years of creative agency experience (some in-house is okay as long as it was a great house)
A bachelors degree preferably in an advertising-related field
A killer online portfolio with a nice mix of traditional digital and social creative
A love for (and an active user of) social media
Energy enthusiasm and a smile
Willingness to push your craft get your hands dirty and make great things
Social fluency and a solid understanding of how to drive conversation and engagement across social channels
A natural flare for the unique the buzz-worthy and the culturally relevant
Ability to think strategically and conceptualize creatively
Strong presentation and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

$150000 - $230000 a year

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An employees pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including but not limited to relevant education qualifications certifications experience skills seniority geographic location performance travel requirements revenue-based metrics any contractual agreements and business or organizational needs. The range listed is just one component of DJEHs total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses a Paid Time Off policy and region-specific benefits.

DJEH offers a wide range of benefits: medical and dental insurance vision 401K life insurance disability insurance paid time off travel assistance and wellness programing.

DJEH is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and believes in diversity equity and inclusion. We seek applications from all qualified candidates without regard to race color gender sex age religion physical or mental disability military and veteran status or any other basis protected by federal state or local you require a reasonable accommodation in any part of the employment process please let us know.

Required Experience:

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