JOB TITLE: Creative Director VLOCATION: 100% remote (Preference is for PST timezone.)DURATION: 7 month contract PAY RANGE: $166 - $176/hrTOP 3 SKILLS:
- 6+ years of experience in advertising or marketing, with a focus on creative direction
- 6+ years of work in an art director or lead designer-related occupation
- BA in Digital Design, Visual Design, Advertising Design, or related field
COMPANY:Our client is a Fortune 500 multi-national technology company headquartered in Menlo Park, CA.OverviewWe are seeking an exceptional advertising Creative Director to drive the development of innovative, concept-driven marketing campaigns that engages small and mid-size business audiences across multiple platforms. As a creative leader, you will be responsible for guiding external creative agencies and cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact, strategic work that drives revenue for the business.Key Responsibilities
- Develop and lead the creative vision for marketing campaigns, ensuring alignment with business objectives and brand strategy
- Collaborate with external creative agencies to conceptualize, develop, and refine campaign ideas
- Provide constructive feedback and guidance to external agencies and cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality creative output across various campaign deliverables: illustration, animation and web (both desktop and mobile)
- Lead creative reviews and presentations to internal stakeholders, including senior leadership
- Foster strong relationships with external agencies and cross-functional teams to ensure seamless collaboration and effective communication
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in advertising and marketing
- Design and develop visual concepts, including typography, color palette, and imagery, to support campaign messaging and branding
- Create design assets, such as graphics, icons, and illustrations, to enhance campaign visuals
Software Proficiencies:
- Figma
- Photoshop
- Illustrator
- InDesign
- After Effects
- Premiere
- Media Encoder
- Adobe Lightroom
- Acrobat
- PowerPoint
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Digital Design, Visual Design, Advertising Design, or related field
- 6+ years of work experience in job offered or in an art director or lead designer-related occupation
- 6+ years of experience in advertising or marketing, with a focus on creative direction
- Portfolio that showcases your ability to develop innovative, concept-driven campaigns that drive results, a mastery of art direction, and design principles
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
- Strong understanding of the B2B marketing landscape and the challenges of engaging a business audience
- Ability to collaborate effectively with external agencies and cross-functional teams
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think strategically
- Energized by working in a fast-paced environment
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