Creative Director

OVERVIEW OF POSITION

This position will oversee the creative vision and concepting of key client programs, while  managing internal and external creative team members. The Creative Director will interface  directly with clients and work with a variety of brands that span across different industries. The  creative ideas developed in these programs must be innovative, while delivering on key program  objectives. The ability to communicate these ideas through creative presentations to clients is a  key aspect of this role. 

CREATIVE DIRECTOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conceptual development of brand experiences, campaigns and consumer engagement  strategies that connect brands and consumers in a more meaningful way
• Set the overall program strategy and vision for each program, while staying involved  through execution to ensure that all objectives are met
• Create and present client creative presentations for review and approval
• Work with the broader Episode1 team to set a high standard for creative development  and design 
• Oversight of all creative design, from 2D/graphic design to 3D/environmental design
• Understand each brands’ business objectives and how our programs achieve goals within  each of those objectives
• Oversee all programming messaging and copy writing for each program
• Identify and secure creative resources for each program
• Work collaboratively with production and account teams to ensure program success and  that timelines are met
• Lead RFPs and new business pitches with future clients 
• Oversee the development and management of the Episode1 brand, through all digital  channels and day-to-day assets
• Create a culture where creative ideas are shared freely and best-in-class creative work is  the standard
• Work with Episode1 leadership team to support overall agency growth and maximize  efficiencies.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:

• 10+ years of creative experience managing experiential marketing programs - overseeing projects from concepting, to development and through execution 
• Strong ability to develop innovating creative ideas and strategies
• Experience building and resourcing creative team
• Must have great time management skills and a sense of urgency of all projects
• Excellent presentation skills - developing new business pitches and creative presentations 
• Ability to lead teams and be a decisive decision maker
• Must possess a strong work ethic and ability to strive in a fast paced environment
• Daily use of Microsoft Word / Excel / Power Point, along with Google Docs and Keynote,  along with other creative platforms as needed
• Ability to travel (a minimum of 15%) and work non-traditional hours based on program  schedules

JOB TYPE:

• Work remote.
• Los Angeles or New York preferred
• Full time with comprehensive medical benefits
• Unlimited PTO
• 12 Weeks of parental leave