ACD, Copy

Calcium+Company•Philadelphia, PA

About The Position

The Associate Creative Director, Copy is an expert in art who successfully navigates both copy and art disciplines. The role trains teams to produce high-quality work that strategically delivers on client needs and anticipates them. The Associate Creative Director is expected to lead creative teams, present creative and strategic ideas to internal teams and clients, and help develop effective agency policies and procedures. The position also takes leadership roles in new business pitches and is responsible for maintaining team morale. Advanced individual and management skills, along with substantial value to the agency and brand team, are expected. The role embodies Calcium+Company’s values of commitment, integrity, and respect in work and relationships with colleagues and external clients. The position serves as creative and strategic lead for a large or primary brand and one to two smaller accounts or projects, and manages a team within its core discipline. It guides teams through key creative initiatives, provides clear feedback and direction, leads day-to-day deliverables and client presentations, and supports the professional growth and performance of direct and indirect reports. It also contributes strategic concepts to new business efforts.

Requirements

At least 7 years of agency experience.
Strong presentation skills.
Brand, market, and agency knowledge.
Strategic and tactical planning and ideation skills.
Ability to navigate medical, regulatory, and legal considerations.
Financial responsibility.
Interpersonal and leadership skills.
Strong conceptual ability.
Ability to work with Adobe Suite and Microsoft Suite, including PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
Willingness to go beyond the job description and be flexible for the team, agency, and work.

Responsibilities

Serve as creative and strategic lead on a large or primary brand and one to two smaller accounts or projects.
Manage a team within the core discipline.
Lead creative teams through important initiatives, providing clear feedback and strong direction.
Provide ideas and inspiration and contribute positively to the agency’s culture.
Spearhead day-to-day deliverables and lead client presentations.
Manage personnel issues involving direct and indirect reports.
Create professional growth opportunities for direct and indirect reports; provide feedback on performance and creative work, and keep the manager informed about staff developments.
Contribute strategic conceptual ideas to new business efforts.
Help create effective agency policies and procedures.
Take leadership roles in new business pitches.
Maintain team morale.