Overview Bio-Rad Creative Studio is looking for a visionary Creative Director who can elevate the brand through exceptional creative strategic thinking, strong leadership, and a passion for quality execution and storytelling. The ideal candidate will inspire teams to push creative boundaries while aligning top-quality work with organizational strategies, project goals, and stakeholder business challenges. Success in this role relies on fostering strong relationships with teams and clients, collaborating with peers and leadership, and confidently presenting and defending ideas at all levels to drive remarkable business outcomes across various channels. How You'll Make An Impact:
- Inspire innovative thinking and efficient project strategies.
- Support and foster team development.
- Acknowledge and celebrate team contributions.
- Clearly articulate and communicate shared goals and vision.
- Lead with passion and a focus on high performance and execution.
- Build a culture of engagement and commitment within the team.
- Offer clear, constructive feedback and creative direction.
- Uphold and enforce quality control standards.
- Lead conceptual creative development while ensuring brand consistency.
- Defend creative approaches that align with project goals.
- Track and report on successes and areas for improvement.
- Mentor the team on creative processes and brand messaging.
- Develop creative strategies that meet business objectives.
- Champion new ideas and guide them through the organization.
- Enhance team performance by providing learning and development opportunities.
- Define clear expectations and create pathways for career advancement.
- Mentor team members to foster both professional and personal growth.
Who You Are:
- Strong strategic thinker with excellent interpersonal skills.
- Proven ability to lead and optimize team talents.
- Expertise in creative disciplines such as design, copywriting, and video production.
- Exceptional communication and presentation abilities.
- Skilled in using industry-standard software and tools.
- In-depth knowledge of brand development and multichannel B2B marketing.
- Proactive in identifying problems and ensuring effective communication.
- Keen attention to detail with strong delegation capabilities.
- Strong influence and negotiation skills.
- Solid understanding of compliance and regulatory requirements.
What You Bring:
- Education: Bachelor's degree required; MFA preferred.
- Work Experience: Minimum 10 years professional experience; as art director or copywriter. Minimum 5 years management experience in leading creative teams.
- Portfolio required.
- In-house agency experience desired; external agency experience preferred.
- Demonstrated creative conceptualization skills.
- Healthcare/Biotech experience preferred.
Location: Bio-Rad is pleased to offer the flexibility of a hybrid work environment for this role, 3 days in office, 2 days remote, working out of the Hercules CA officeTotal Rewards Package: At Bio-Rad, we're empowered by our purpose and recognize that our employees are as well. That's why we offer a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Program that provides value, quality, and inclusivity while satisfying the diverse needs of our evolving workforce. Bio-Rad's robust offerings serve to enrich the overall health, wealth, and wellbeing of our employees and their families through the various stages of an employee's work and life cycle. Benefits: We're proud to offer a variety of options, including competitive medical plans for you and your family, free HSA funds, a new fertility offering with stipend, group life and disability, paid parental leave, 401k plus profit sharing, an employee stock purchase program, a new upgraded and streamlined mental health platform, extensive learning and development opportunities, education benefits, student debt relief program, pet insurance, wellness challenges and support, paid time off, Employee Resource Groups (ERG's), and more! Compensation: The estimated base salary range for this position is $190,900 to $266,700 at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be provided in writing at the time of offer, if applicable, and is based on several factors we believe fairly and accurately impact compensation, including geographic location, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other job permitted factors. This position is eligible for a variable annual bonus, which is dependent upon achievement of your individual objectives and Company performance. Who We Are: For 70 years, Bio-Rad has focused on advancing the discovery process and transforming the fields of science and healthcare. As one of the top five life science companies, we are a global leader in developing, manufacturing, and marketing a broad range of high-quality research and clinical diagnostic products. We help people everywhere live longer, healthier lives. Recently voted a Best Place to Work, Bio-Rad offers a unique employee experience with collaborative teams that span the globe. Here, you are supported by leadership to build your career and are empowered to drive change that makes an impact you can see. EEO Statement: Bio-Rad is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and we welcome candidates of all backgrounds. Veterans, people with physical or mental disabilities, and people of all race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin and citizenship status are encouraged to apply. Agency Non-Solicitation: Bio-Rad does not accept agency resumes, unless the agency has been authorized by a Bio-Rad Recruiting Representative. Please do not submit resumes unless authorized to do so. Bio-Rad will not pay for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Fraud Alert: Bio-Rad has received reports of individuals posing as Bio-Rad recruiters to obtain information, including personal and financial, from applicants. Beware of these fake recruiters and job scams. Click here for more information on this scam and how to avoid it. #LI-AK1 #LI-Hybrid