Associate Director, Communications Design

$95,000 - $120,000/Yr

Mediabrands Worldwide - New York, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

New York, NY

10,001+ employees

About the position

As the Associate Director of Communications Design at IPG Mediabrands, you will orchestrate the Communications Plan, translating strategic ideas into detailed communications architecture. Your role involves curating powerful brand experiences in the market, collaborating with various teams to ensure the delivery of innovative communication strategies that align with cultural trends and business outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the development of the detailed communications plan to power the idea.
• In conjunction with Director, Communications Design, present the Connections Design holistic approach to the relevant stakeholders.
• Manage the outputs of day-to-day requirements and workflow of the client as it relates to Communications Design.
• Present client education program around Communications Design relevant marketplace trends.
• Oversee the management and training of design team in communications planning fundamentals.
• Spearhead the best practice application of planning approach including key tools and techniques to surface media and marketing intelligence and insights to produce an impactful, culturally rich communications plan across owned, earned, shared, paid (OESP).
• Write and manage outputs from RFP submissions from the Design discipline, in collaboration with Partnerships leads.
• Contribute to client Key Performance Indicator (KPI) delivery and to Specialty Business Units (SBU) growth and client profitability.
• Contribute to new business as required.

Requirements

• Experience in an integrated planning role in media, publisher / vendor, or communications discipline (digital, content).
• Ability to delegate and oversee direct reports.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain strong professional relationships with clients, colleagues, and vendors.
• Excellent written, verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Strong time-management and organizational skills.
• Required PC proficiency and solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Initiative does not require candidates to have a college degree.

Nice-to-haves

• 6+ years relevant experience with 3+ years managing or developing staff.
• Category or audience experience as relevant per assignment.
• Proven problem-solving ability.
• Ability to work successfully within a team, handling multiple projects and meeting tight deadlines under pressure.

Benefits

• Medical and dental coverage
• 401(k) plans
• Flex spending
• Life insurance
• Disability
• Employee discount program
• Employee stock purchase program
• Paid family benefits
• Discretionary time off days
• Company-wide Appreciation Weeks and Wellness Days
• Competitive salary
• Eligibility for an annual discretionary incentive award or a relevant incentive award.