Creative Director

$100,000 - $130,000/Yr

Unclassified - Chicago, IL

posted about 2 months ago

Full-time - Senior
Chicago, IL

About the position

We are looking for a highly skilled Creative Director to join our team! This pivotal role is responsible for overseeing all aspects of our creative vision, ensuring consistency across all brand touchpoints, and leading the creative team in developing innovative, compelling designs and campaigns. The Creative Director will collaborate closely with various departments to align creative strategies with business objectives and will report directly to the Chief of Staff. As the Creative Director, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our brand identity, creative strategies, and visual storytelling. You will drive the creative vision, oversee the development of compelling and memorable campaigns, and ensure that our creative output and digital presence align with our brand's core values. This role requires a strategic thinker and an inspirational leader who can guide our graphic design and copywriting teams to new heights. If you value creativity, sustainability, and excellence in your work — and are passionate about making a tangible impact through your creative vision and leadership, you could be the perfect fit for our team! Key Responsibilities include championing the vision and direction for our teams in graphic design and copywriting, spearheading the development of creative across all channels, directing and managing the entire creative lifecycle, providing leadership and inspiration to our team, defining and refining our brand guidelines, managing creative projects efficiently, remaining at the forefront of industry trends, upholding the highest standards of quality for all creative outputs, and continuously evaluating the effectiveness of creative campaigns.

Responsibilities

  • Champion the vision and direction for our teams in graphic design and copywriting, aligning their efforts with our company's strategic goals and core brand values.
  • Spearhead the development of creative across all channels that elevates our advertising, branding, product packaging, and marketing campaigns, along with our print and digital catalog offerings.
  • Direct and manage the entire creative lifecycle, from the initial brainstorming and conceptual phases through to production and final delivery, ensuring all outputs are of high quality and consistent with our brand identity.
  • Provide leadership, guidance, and inspiration to our team of graphic designers, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
  • Define, refine, and uphold our brand guidelines to ensure uniformity and consistency in visual and messaging standards across all creative materials.
  • Effectively manage creative projects, ensuring optimal resource allocation and time management for the fulfillment of creative objectives.
  • Remain at the forefront of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in design, advertising, and storytelling, integrating these insights into our creative strategies.
  • Uphold the highest standards of quality for all creative outputs, conducting thorough reviews and providing constructive feedback when necessary.
  • Continuously evaluate the effectiveness of creative campaigns and initiatives, analyzing results to identify areas for enhancement and making informed recommendations for future strategies.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Design, Fine Arts, Advertising, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in creative leadership roles, with a strong portfolio showcasing a range of creative projects.
  • Proven expertise in visual design, branding, packaging, advertising, and multimedia content creation.
  • Exceptional conceptual thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong leadership and team management abilities.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Proficiency in creative software and design tools.
  • Ability to work collaboratively and effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Up-to-date with industry trends and emerging creative technologies.

Benefits

  • Health savings account
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Flexible spending account
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k) matching
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