Executive Creative Director

Freeman - Philadelphia, PA

Full-time - Senior

Philadelphia, PA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Executive Creative Director plays a pivotal role in managing and inspiring both team members and clients, showcasing the ability to identify and cultivate strategically creative solutions tailored to meet client needs. This position requires a deep understanding of the client's perspective, which is achieved by monitoring relevant business issues, cultural events, and trends that impact their audiences and customers. The Executive Creative Director is responsible for providing unique and innovative solutions across various channels, including environmental designs, ensuring that the creative output aligns with the high expectations of demanding clients. In this role, the Executive Creative Director will develop design visuals that encompass concept sketches, floor plans, space development, presentation layouts, and control drawings. Mentoring and developing design staff is also a key responsibility, fostering a culture of creativity and excellence within the team. The Executive Creative Director must navigate budgetary constraints effectively, providing recommendations that contribute to the overall profit and loss (P&L) of the projects. Consistency across internal contributors, production teams, and graphics is essential to maintain the quality and integrity of the creative work. The position requires the ability to present ideas and work closely with clients who have high expectations, ensuring that their visions are realized through innovative design solutions. Other duties may be assigned as necessary, reflecting the dynamic nature of the role and the agency's commitment to delivering exceptional client experiences.

Responsibilities

• Provide unique, creative solutions and big ideas across multiple channels, including environmental designs, for our clients
• Understand each client's point of view by monitoring business issues, cultural events and trends that affect their audiences/customers
• Develop design visuals including concept, sketching, floor plan/space development, presentation layouts and control drawings
• Develop and mentor design staff
• Understand budgetary restraints and provide recommendations; contribute to the P&L
• Ensure consistency across internal contributors, production teams, graphics, etc.
• Ability to present to and work closely with demanding clients
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in architecture, environmental design, retail design, interior design, industrial design, exhibit design or experiential design
• 15+ years of experience in event marketing, environmental design, and/or architecture
• Experience in 2D & 3D environments
• Familiarity with Adobe Suite software, 3D Studio Max, V-Ray, ACad or similar CAD software
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Nice-to-haves

• Proficient in Google Drive and Microsoft Office
• Strong attention to detail, a positive attitude, and a team player
• Ability to operate within a fast-paced environment

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunities
• Inclusive culture that respects and appreciates individuality
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Collaborative and fun work environment