Associate Creative Director
Sr. Art Director / ACD Multicultural Automotive
Live "The Dream" in beautiful Dearborn, MI
Executive Search Firm - Filcro Media Staffing Creative Recruitment Group
The Client Company
Major U.S. Multinational Advertising Agency
Summary
The Associate Creative Director will assist in the supervision of a Senior Copy Writer, and junior-level creative. The Associate Creative Director will report to the Executive Creative Director and help in presenting concepts to account management. The Agency is very open to a talented Sr. Art Director, with copy experience who is ready to become an ACD. This is a front facing job for someone who "loves" being creative with clients and co-workers. "It's a FUN job, working with great people." In one of America's most desired communities for quality of life.
Compensation
A starting base salary to $140,000, Exceptional health and wellness benefits, retirement, savings plans and noted HR programs. Corporate relocation assistance is also offered.
Duties and Responsibilities
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Work alongside the Executive Creative Director to guide creative development and execution.
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Responsible for developing and implementing creative direction (leadership and vision) on assigned projects.
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Responsible for developing a creative brief articulating the key elements of the creative direction.
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Supervise execution of copy, content, art, and design throughout all phases of project development. A person who enjoys creative collaboration.
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Delegate or share tasks and responsibilities as you see fit, to improve creative workflow.
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Serve as liaison between the client and the creative group, communicating the vision of the creative group to the client.
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Strategize with the creative team to anticipate creative bottlenecks, analyze solutions, identify alternatives and suggest recommendations that facilitate intimate creative overview.
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Collaborate with internal departments, at times outside of creative, to streamline information flow and improve the creative project management process.
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Develop and implement creative process standards and guidelines for ongoing copy development that aligns with art project timelines.
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Work with the Sr. Copy Writer to interpret concepts and copy into completed design(s).
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Maintain copy and art oversight of each creative product from inception through completion. Ensure the quality, continuity, and maintenance of creative concepts through client approval of each design.
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Responsible for creative and strategic thinking, developing writing and messaging relative to product descriptions, e-mail campaigns, headlines, and other media.
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Deliver creative copy, ensure message consistency, brand integrity, organization, grammar, sentence structure, and punctuation.
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Superior written and verbal communication skills.
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Exhibit a demonstrated ability to proofread, edit, and review materials for accuracy and adherence to company standards for artistic, writing style, and voice.
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Offer solutions and make recommendations for content development that your fellow creatives can learn from.
Qualifications
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7 to 10 years’ of experience as a creative with strong art, ideation and proven capabilities to oversee creative copy.
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Prior experience working in an advertising agency with knowledge of the automotive industry preferred
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Honed time management and organizational skills to keep the client and creative team on the same page from a process and creative perspective.
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Strong leadership and team-player capabilities with fellow creatives, clients, and senior management.
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Detail oriented with a passion for creativity, messaging, art, ideation and bringing creative concepts to fruition.
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A current set of responsibilities as an "ACD - Copy" , "ACD - ART" or "Senior Copywriter" who is prepared professionally to become an Associate Creative Director who front faces with clients.
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BA or advanced degree in a related area of responsibility.
Contact
Tony Filson
Officer in Charge of Search
Filcro Media Staffing - U.S. Group
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