SVP, Group Creative Director (Copy)

Chicago, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Edelman is a voice synonymous with trust reimagining a future where the currency of communication is action. Our culture thrives on three promises: boldness is possibility empathy is progress and curiosity is momentum.

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.

Edelman is looking for a trend-savvy SVP Group Creative Director for a top retail client. Ideally coming from a writing background and having that yes and mindset maybe even an improv background not necessarily for humor (although a good sense of humor is always a plus) but for how that mentality fuels creative thinking open collaboration and the storytelling process. We want someone with bold instincts and strategic clarity who can help build ideas with the team not just lead from the top.

The perfect candidate is someone who lives for style fashion/beauty/home decor and knows how to turn those cultural instincts into fresh distinctive ideas. They should be naturally curious and love partnering with our strategy and social teams to lead and shape the bigger vision tapping into cultural trends and human truths to create work that earns attention and connects team drives some of the worlds most buzz-worthy work like Ebays pre-loved runway shows at NY and London Fashion Weeks or Doves guide for coding Black hairstyles in gaming. Here we dont just follow culture; we aim to change it.

Expect a range of creative work that defies traditional PR or advertising norms. One day youre ideating a content series the next youre brainstorming with our AI team or crafting culture-shifting activation ideas. If youre drawn to projects that land in the NY Times and on Cannes shortlists youll fit right in.

What we expect:

Its brainstorm day so we need your energy and vision. But also your ideas. Especially your ideas. 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 a while. At Edelman our most valuable resource is you our people with a diversity of backgrounds ideas and smarts (with heart). We support one another and encourage each other and were looking for individuals who want to contribute to our culture.

If youre equal parts mentor and maker fluent in social allergic to sameness and hungry to do the kind of work that makes clients braverlets talk.

You should have:

A track record of award-winning earned-centric and 360 creative work that breaks through
Experience leading large multi-level creative teamsand a reputation for growing talent not just managing it
Deep understanding of the style/fashion/beauty/home decor with an eye for cultural nuance and craft
Proven success partnering across cross-functional teams (creative strategy production social etc.)
The ability to set a high creative barand the tools to help others meet it

BQs

At least 10 years of relevant experience preferably in an integrated agency setting.
A bachelors degree preferably in Fine Arts Advertising or other creative concentrations

PQs

Demonstrated examples of high-caliber creative work where you specifically lead the transformation of strategic thinking into best-in-class creative work
Relevant agency experience in concept development art direction and/or copywriting within an integrated marketing creative advertising or PR agency setting
Understanding of the production process for initiatives of various shapes and sizes executed across multiple platforms and formats
Ability to craft and deliver presentations that sell ideas and expand client relationships
Ability to build and lead a team of art directors copywriters and designers while also effectively collaborating with other internal and external teams
A natural flare for the unique the buzz-worthy and the culturally relevant
Experience maintaining client contact as needed building camaraderie to develop trusting relationships
The ability to collaborate with PMs and other departments to lead and move projects forward assisting with budget and schedule development and managing junior creatives work
Ability to prioritize and manage work adhering to critical project timelines while maintaining a high-level of craft and detail in a fast-paced environment
Grounded understanding of the role that PR and social media play in the overall communications marketing mix

$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 law. If you require a reasonable accommodation in any part of the employment process please let us know.

Required Experience:

Senior Exec