A Creative Leader with an Art Direction Background

You traffic in ideas – a macro thinker with micro-level attention to visual detail. Creative briefs go in, and ideas and images come out: sketches, mood boards, and thought starters. The expected is boring. Inspiration comes from anything and everything: a Tiktok, a nature doc, a conversation, or a vacation from five years ago. Your brain makes strategic connections – and visuals are your weapon of choice. Apply here https://icgadv.com/now-hiring-associate-creative-director-design/

Responsibilities

• Works closely with the Creative Director to lead the Creative Team
• Teams up with Art Directors and Copywriters to develop the creative concept (big idea) behind our clients’ brands and campaigns
• Communicates with the Creative and Video teams to ensure high-level projects are creatively in-sync, best practices are followed, and the dots all connect
• Use research and strategic thinking to understand goals and the audience
• Be a problem-solver and create work that lands visually and verbally
• Develop and evolve the visual identity of brands
• Provides constructive feedback to ensure our creative accomplishes the goals of the brief
• Challenges peers on the creative team to hone their craft and become better marketers
• Stays in tune with the latest trends in the industry while rooted in solid fundamentals
• Present work internally and externally to sell your ideas
• Provide guidance and mentorship to the team
• Proof design before it goes into production

Requirements

• Must be a motivated self-starter with a solid understanding of advertising, branding, and marketing
• Must have solid leadership skills; be comfortable with collaboration
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign); bonus points for specialization in additional software (Procreate, Google Web Designer, Elementor, Figma, etc.)
• 5+ years of experience in an agency, in-house, or freelance setting
• Must be an overall good human being

Position and Salary

• Full-time position
• Based in Oklahoma City, hybrid opportunities available
• Salary based on experience

Benefits

• Generous PTO and holiday time
• Immediate 401K match up to 4%
• Paid parental leave
• Tenure bonus