Creative Director

Equator is a global packaging design agency delivering strategy to shelf without compromise. We create powerful brands that get noticed and chosen. Equator is division of Marks part of the Propelis Group.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Creative Director develops and directs the creative vision of assigned clients. This position drives the definition of the creative brief creative strategy and creative solution and the approach to and presentation of the overall project. The Creative Director champions and protects the brand and/or creative idea while leading and inspiring teams to deliver the best creative solution that transcends various touchpoints. This position leads presentations with clients and is accountable for ensuring the creative deliverables are aligned with the brief and meet or exceed client expectations.

JOB 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 clients 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 Companys 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

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelors Degree in Art Design Marketing or related field
• 8 years progressive creative design experience. Retail Brand experience preferred.
• 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

PHYSICAL ASPECTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop kneel crouch or crawl; and talk or hear.
• Regularly/Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually low/moderate.

* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this position is $120000 - $130000 USD. Ultimately in determining pay we will consider the successful candidates location experience and other job-related factors.

Group benefits currently include a selection of health care plans with prescription drug coverage dental plan vision plan basic and supplemental life insurance a flexible spending account for medical and dependent care expenses or a health savings account based on plan selection short/long term disability and 401(k) Savings Plan.

Required Experience:

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