Associate Creative Director

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Associate Creative Director Design Lead

Weber Shandwick -- Detroit Michigan

At Weber Shandwick our mission is to solve.More than ever organizations turn to Weber Shandwick to deliver deeper impact. As client business models and communications methods adapt to new realities were uniquely suited to bring diverse talents global insights and pioneering instincts to deliver industry-defining work. Were going beyond traditional lines to integrate social digital advertising content PR corporate reputation and public affairs. We also see diversity and inclusion as more than a priority but as a competitive advantage to bring diverse ideas and points of view to the table. So we need different kinds of people with unique special talents to help us deliver on that promise.

Weber Shandwick is a global company with offices in more than 80 countries so we offer the advantages of a big firm from leading-edge research sophisticated technology and the resources to invest in growth. But at our heart we still have the spirit of the small company we used to be entrepreneurial ambitious warm and fun; with a splash of Detroit grit and determination.

About the Role

Weber Shandwick is looking for an Associate Creative (Design) Director to lead design efforts for our growing creative team across our automotive accounts. This role will require you to have an entrepreneurial mindset to fully define and implement the role of this position and the design team. Although our office is based in Detroit were looking for the right candidate so were open to remote. Note: Eastern Time working hours are required.

The candidate will need to be:

• Responsible for elevating both the level of craft and the quality of our design solutions across our clientsand functions.
• A world-class designer and visual storyteller with impeccable craft comfortably and consistently superb in execution across a range of visual styles and mediums.
• An expert at all things digital particularly social media and video production.
• Able to define strategic and creative points of view on Brand Character Brand Image and Design Themes.
• Not just a stellar designer but enjoy nurturing those with less experience helping to mentor other designers within the team to foster their talents create world class creative solutions and achieve their career goals.
• A collaborator. You will collaborate closely with various internal and external teams to create new brands define style guidelines prep artwork for production and craft beautiful presentations.
• Very (very) hands-on always perfecting the tiniest details. You dont just lead by example. Youre comfortable rolling up your sleeves and taking on any task.

Responsibilities

• Execute and manage original persuasive conceptual and visually compelling design work in line with agency and brand standards including (but not limited to): iconography brand guidelines typography illustration digital materials video materials organic and paid social media assets PowerPoint presentations etc.
• Establish a design practice within our creative team providing oversight to our Designers with the goal of developing a culture of collaboration experimentation and knowledge sharing
• Fluently speak about design concepts with clients as well as internal teams of creatives producers and editors to enable effective collaboration feedback and direction
• Maintain and promote an internal awareness of industry design trends and standards particularly on social media
• Cultivate a sense of ownership that elevates the standards and quality of all work achieved by the designers
• Be a natural teacher - encourage designers to approach problem solving differently always with the goal of learning and growing
• From concept to execution bring an enthusiasm for solving design and marketing challenges throughout the life of a project and amid stakeholder revisions
• Have mastery of Photoshop Illustrator InDesign and Powerpoint as well as emerging interactive design trends. Knowledge of AfterEffects and Sketch is a plus
• Build ongoing relationships with partner agency design teams and other design teams within the Weber Shandwick network
• Display a cohesive understanding of digital and interactive design principals; we do not produce many websites or mobile apps but need someone who can speak to and direct those UX/UI needs when necessary

Qualifications

• Has a proven track record in digital video and campaign design
• Expert-level knowledge of social media and design best practices
• Automotive experience is preferred but not required
• At least 5 years of experience in the creative advertising marketing or PR industries; or leading a design team
• A solid understanding of the communications industry at large; an ability and a desire to adapt to the changing landscape oftechnology
• Proven leadership skills managing multiple projects/tasks/teams of varying complexities meeting deadlines and working well underpressure
• Resilience a cheerful and positive attitude and respect for others
• Exceptional internal and external communication skills someone who can present and defend their work clearly andconfidently
• An interest in staying on top of emerging platforms mobile design and social trends
• A willingness to push creativeboundaries

Salary Range:$95000 USD - $130000 USD

Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on among other factors actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position; market considerations; budgetary considerations; tenure and standing with the company (applicable to current employees); as well as the employees/applicants background pertinent experience and qualifications.

Employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and if hired present proof of vaccinationprior tostart date unless eligible for a medical or religious accommodation or other accommodation required under applicable law.

Weber Shandwick is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Weber Shandwick recruits qualified applicants without regard to race color religion gender age ethnic or national origin protected veteran status physical or mental disability sexual orientation gender identity marital status or citizenship status.

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