Creative Director

at Advantage Sales & Marketing in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Creative Director
Job Locations

US-IL-Chicago

 Primary Posting Location : City  
Chicago  

 Primary Posting Location : State/Province  
IL  

 Primary Posting Location : Postal Code  
60601  

 Primary Posting Location : Country  
US  

Requisition ID 
2024-433317  

Position Type 
Full Time  

Category 
Creative & Product Services  

Minimum 
USD $111,700.00/Yr.  

Maximum 
USD $145,200.00/Yr.
Summary

Creative Director

At our Company, we grow People, Brands, and Businesses! We are seeking a highly talented Creative Director performs all tasks related to graphic design in support of Integrated Marketing Services efforts. Responsible for directing the creative vision for the business and strategic planning, partnering with account leaders in strategic thinking to define project assignments, and develop and execute creative solutions. Manage creative standards both art and copy while leading the creative team.

Bring your skills and build your career with IN Connected Marketing Services, the marketing division of the Company, where our focus is on influencing buyer behavior and driving sales through shopper marketing, experiential marketing, in-store event services and more. We form close relationships with leading brands and retailers that matter most. Apply today!

What we offer:
Full-Time Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life)
401(k) with company match
Training and Career Development
Generous Paid Time-Off
Responsibilities:
Establish, manage, and maintain the creative direction and goals for specific projects ensuring they fit the Client, brand, and business objectives.
Oversee assigned projects and new business opportunities ensuring they are the best demonstration of the agency's capabilities.
Manage fiscal job budgets and utilization of all team members to prepare reports as needed.
Develop the team's knowledge and understanding of the Client's business, marketing needs, and situations.
Develop and assess individual team member's technical skills, professional techniques, training needs, and professional growth while completing assigned projects by the deadline.
Assign projects to achieve achievable workload balance, effective challenges for each team member's skill level, and career development.
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's Degree in Advertising, Graphic Design, Communications, Journalism or equivalent job-related experience is preferred
8+ years of experience in the industry with at least 4 years in the arena of sales promotions and 4 years consumer products, media, or agency experience
3+ years of management experience
Experience managing copywriters or directing art/design (advertising, promotion, and interactive media)
Proficient in working with creative professionals such as copywriters, vendors, freelancers as well as account counterparts
Ability to effectively utilize MAC computers and current fluency in relevant computer programs such as: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, QuarkXPress, Acrobat, and MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Entourage)
Job Will Remain Open Until Filled

Responsibilities

The Company is one of North America's leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.
Position Summary

The Creative Director performs all tasks related to graphic design in support of Integrated Marketing Services efforts. Responsible for directing the creative vision for the business and strategic planning, partnering with account leaders in strategic thinking to define project assignments, and develop and execute creative solutions. Manage creative standards both art and copy... For full info follow application link.

Advantage Sales & Marketing LLC dba Advantage Solutions ("Advantage Solutions") is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by law. As part of this commitment, Advantage Solutions shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable an applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law. Should you believe you need an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact Advantage Solutions Workplace Accommodation’s Dept. at 949-214-2525 or workplaceaccommodations@advantagesolutions.net.