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Director, Creative Services (San Diego)
(W)right On Communications has an opening for a Director, Creative Services with 7+ years of graphic design experience including some agency and multi-sector / industry experience with strong branding, marketing communication and web design and video editing experience preferred.
Who we are:
(W)right On Communications is a leading California-based public relations agency, named one of America’s Best PR Firms by Newsweek and San Diego PR Team of the Year by the PRSA SD/IC chapter. We take a strategic, integrated and creative approach to communications and work across earned, shared, owned and paid media platforms with full in-house creative services.
We offer a supportive team, a professional environment and inspiring clients including innovators, difference makers and industry leaders as well as opportunities for growth and fun. If this position and our team sound like a fit with your talents and interests, we can’t wait to hear from you!
Responsibilities:
The Director, Creative Services is an agency position responsible for overseeing client partner creative services inclusive of graphic design, branding, print, digital/web, marketing communications including content marketing, multimedia, animation, motion graphics, photography and videography. This position is also encouraged to expand the agency’s capabilities into ethical and human-guided AI creative concepting and production, virtual reality, augmented reality and holography (3D). It also contributes to agency growth, team member development and client partner overall branding and visual storytelling strategies.
Reporting to the agency President, the position of Director, Creative Services:
· Leads Creative Services and delivers a wide range of creative outputs to bring client partner brands and campaigns to life
· Develops creative strategy and executes or oversees implementation including managing Creative Services team member(s) and collaborating with other agency employees and outside contractors as needed
· Maintains strong client partner relationships through proactive communication, brand management and quality assurance
· Maintains best practices and introduces new approaches by leading, staying current with and sharing trends and recommending agency investments in digital design, technologies and other capabilities
· Works with the agency President to ensure agency resources are managed and optimized to meet client partner deliverables and expectations
· Provides creative project management and internal reporting
· Responds to, identifies and pursues new business opportunities from lead identification through proposal development and design with a focus on Creative Services projects
· Supports agency brand, marketing and promotion through Creative Services strategies and execution as well as public speaking and community relations such as board and committee positions
· Sources and manages agency internal and contracted resources for optimal program performance including recommendations for recruiting, hiring, promotion, contracting and termination.
· Manages and develops direct reports through annual performance reviews and goal setting as well as monthly coaching and goal setting
· Completes other assigned duties and responsibilities that are not outlined in this job description and as may be aligned with the agency’s mission and core values
· Is available for travel as required
What we expect from you:
- You have at least 7 years of creative services experience with client campaign and project management
- You’re current with creative trends, have strong vendor relationships and bring a versatile design skillset with robust portfolio
- You understand how to develop and implement content marketing campaign designs, infographics, annual reports, websites, e-newsletters, social media graphics, videos, animated graphics and PowerPoint presentations
- You take initiative and enjoy conceiving fresh ideas and innovative approaches for client partners and/or the agency
- You’re comfortable managing budgets, timelines and teams to meet or exceed client partner expectations
- You’re curious about the world around you and understanding your client partners’ businesses, services, products, industries and customers
- You thrive in a multi-tasking environment, are curious and constantly learning, and demand the best of yourself no matter the task
- You seek to grow with the best, enjoy collaborative processes and want a workplace where your work ethic is recognized and appreciated
- You have a Bachelor’s degree or higher in commercial or graphic design
- You are available for occasional travel
- You are ambitious and looking for an environment with a clear path to grow in and advance your role
How to apply:
The Director, Creative Services position is a dynamic and challenging position in a fast-paced environment with tremendous career potential for the right candidate. If you are motivated by results, bring strong design talent that are grounded in strategy and want to make yourself an indispensable addition to a rock-solid senior team, let us know by applying and telling us about yourself. We are excited to learn about your skills and experiences.
Email a compelling cover letter, résumé, compensation requirements and supporting material you feel will make you stand out to careers@wrightoncomm.com.