Job detail for Creative Director

The Role
 
We are looking for an Art Director to touch every piece of the creative process and help develop culture-first work as part of the NY creative team. From conception to production, you’ll be a steward of storytelling for our brand partners, bringing ideas to life through myriad formats and styles. The ideal candidate understands the fundamentals of design and strives to make beautifully original things, all while collaborating with teammates across functions and departments, working most closely with a Writer partner. 
We’re seeking someone who is dedicated to making innovative work that stirs shit up, across the advertising industry and culture at large. The ideal candidate should have experience with integrated campaign work and bring holistic thinking to executions.
Most importantly, we are looking for someone who is ready to become a Spoon - to give a damn, try anything, and enjoy the people they are working with. This team is based in the New York office and works in a hybrid fashion with in-office work on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $80,000 - $110,000. Salary is determined based on a wide range of factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, job duties, and geographic location. For this role, we also offer programs such as medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and various other benefits and perks.
 
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Shape the creative vision across a variety of clients.
Lead creative development throughout the process.
Find innovative, strategically sound solutions that solve client problems and win awards.
Concept and create beautiful work from briefs, insights and strategy.
Manage and nurture a team of writers and art directors, while being a mentor to Spoons across the creative department and beyond.
Effectively lead and present work within agency and in front of clients
Build and maintain productive relationships with counterparts in Strategy, Account Management and Production.
Participate in day-to-day communication with key team members and partners to identify the right times to execute and the right times to delegate.
Understand your team’s capabilities and partner with resourcing to assign projects and request freelance support as needed

Requirements
8+ years of experience as a Writer / Art Director in a creative advertising agency
2+ years of experience directly managing creative teams, with the proven ability to lead teams through creative development and production
Mastery of concepting and campaign architecture
Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite applications
Experience with and passion for conceptual thinking, campaign development, and cross-channel creative execution
Takes personal initiative and demonstrates independent thinking
Expert in crafting internal / external presentations and present in an engaging way
Effective written, verbal, and visual communicator
Ability to effectively prioritize tasks and be resourceful, flexible and quick to adapt in a fast-paced environment.
Collaborate creatively across departments and offices
Ability to foster trusting relationships with teammates and clients
Ability to effectively manage up and down
Ability to coach and mentor a growing team and foster a collaborative and caring team environment
Digitally connected, passionate about technology and innovation with an insatiable curiosity for how it applies to our industry
Experience working with Google Suite (Gmail, Docs, Slides, Sheets) and Slack a plus

Giant Spoon is an agency that strives to build an inclusive workplace dynamically rooted in our differences. What makes you, you, is your greatest asset here. No matter your race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, protected veteran status, disabled status, genetic information, or other protected category—feel comfortable (and excited) to bring your full self and make smart, impactful work.
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