Art Director - Lead - Artech LLC
McLean, VA 22102
About the Job
Job Description: Creative director role - individual contributor
Manager, Creative Director (Art Director specialty / Contractor)
*** Brand Creative is looking for an experienced, innovative, strategic creative leader who has managed and led project work alongside creative teams. You will inspire and drive change by developing and executing world-class, effective creative strategies for a range of print and digital channels, including email, web, direct mail, display, video, and social media. You know the formula for developing brand-building, breakthrough creative that drives results, is on target, and on brand.
What you ll do
Develop strategically-grounded, insight-driven creative.
Collaborate with marketing strategists and internal business clients to understand consummate needs, positively influencing marketing strategy and the customer experience.
Demonstrate expert knowledge of advertising and marketing trends and translate business intent into creative strategies and executions that market products effectively.
Demonstrate an understanding of the intended audience; interprets market research and tests results, and uses findings to focus targeted marketing messages.
Build and maintain relationships with a network of partner groups (digital, operations, legal, etc.) to anticipate and proactively address obstacles and establish Brand Creative as a strategic thought partner.
Present and influence with a convincing and inspiring style to increase buy-in and open the door for new opportunities - both for your team and department.
Who you are
You want to be an EVIDENCE-BASED MARKETER who...
As an INDIVIDUAL:
Your curiosity is endless. There s always something else to learn.
You re flexible and not afraid of change in fact you welcome the challenge.
You share your point of view, but seek out what might be missing and listen.
You have big ideas and know the best ones are driven by proof, persistence and patience.
You re a storyteller. You simplify the complex and compel your audience to act.
You know how to enjoy yourself. While fun isn t mandatory, it certainly seems to follow you.
You care about the work, your team and the customers you serve.
You say what needs to be said and work hard to find the right words.
You re an expert. You also know when you re not and need to find one.
You use all this - to make things happen, create amazing work and inspire others.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor s degree or military experience
5 or more years as an Associate Creative Director
2 or more years of experience directly leading creative strategy
Project management experience
Preferred Qualifications
Creative portfolio that includes produced work for integrated marketing campaigns.
3 or more years of experience as a Creative Director
Experience at a large in-house creative team
Experience working with a Fortune 100 brand
May work remotely but must be in ET zone - McLean or Richmond, VA would be preferred incase onsite requirements change
contract only
***/hour max bill rate
*** minutes zoom video interview 1st round w/ Cecilia and second round with another if required
Reason For Request:
Manager, Creative Director (Art Director specialty / Contractor)
*** Brand Creative is looking for an experienced, innovative, strategic creative leader who has managed and led project work alongside creative teams. You will inspire and drive change by developing and executing world-class, effective creative strategies for a range of print and digital channels, including email, web, direct mail, display, video, and social media. You know the formula for developing brand-building, breakthrough creative that drives results, is on target, and on brand.
What you ll do
Develop strategically-grounded, insight-driven creative.
Collaborate with marketing strategists and internal business clients to understand consummate needs, positively influencing marketing strategy and the customer experience.
Demonstrate expert knowledge of advertising and marketing trends and translate business intent into creative strategies and executions that market products effectively.
Demonstrate an understanding of the intended audience; interprets market research and tests results, and uses findings to focus targeted marketing messages.
Build and maintain relationships with a network of partner groups (digital, operations, legal, etc.) to anticipate and proactively address obstacles and establish Brand Creative as a strategic thought partner.
Present and influence with a convincing and inspiring style to increase buy-in and open the door for new opportunities - both for your team and department.
Who you are
You want to be an EVIDENCE-BASED MARKETER who...
As an INDIVIDUAL:
Your curiosity is endless. There s always something else to learn.
You re flexible and not afraid of change in fact you welcome the challenge.
You share your point of view, but seek out what might be missing and listen.
You have big ideas and know the best ones are driven by proof, persistence and patience.
You re a storyteller. You simplify the complex and compel your audience to act.
You know how to enjoy yourself. While fun isn t mandatory, it certainly seems to follow you.
You care about the work, your team and the customers you serve.
You say what needs to be said and work hard to find the right words.
You re an expert. You also know when you re not and need to find one.
You use all this - to make things happen, create amazing work and inspire others.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor s degree or military experience
5 or more years as an Associate Creative Director
2 or more years of experience directly leading creative strategy
Project management experience
Preferred Qualifications
Creative portfolio that includes produced work for integrated marketing campaigns.
3 or more years of experience as a Creative Director
Experience at a large in-house creative team
Experience working with a Fortune 100 brand
May work remotely but must be in ET zone - McLean or Richmond, VA would be preferred incase onsite requirements change
contract only
***/hour max bill rate
*** minutes zoom video interview 1st round w/ Cecilia and second round with another if required
Reason For Request:
Source : Artech LLC