Creative Director, Performance Creative

dentsuChicago, IL
Hybrid

About The Position

We’re looking for a Creative Director, Copywriter to join our Performance Creative team. Reporting to the Group Creative Director, Performance Creative, you'll lead teams to excel beyond the brief, from conceptual development through execution of engaging paid social media, OLV, banners, and display that have measurable impact. You'll oversee that creative choices relate to messaging strategies, elevate the quality of the work, and meet client and agency’s objectives. You'll mentor direct reports and create a supportive culture. You'll be a go-to client-facing voice, nurture client relationships, present and sell creative concepts, and be a liaison between client and creative teams. You'll seek out new messaging innovations and technologies to cultivate new concepts and promote new ideas. You'll demonstrate an understanding of unique audiences and creating content that is relevant to each.

Requirements

  • 8 years minimum experience ideating and executing performance creative concepts
  • Bachelors in Advertising, Marketing or related field; in lieu of degree, equivalent experience in a relevant field
  • Strategic and creative skills (written, visual, and conceptual)
  • Client service and presentation skills
  • Experience using a variety of technology platforms and media channels
  • Experience managing multiple teams

Responsibilities

  • Lead teams to excel beyond the brief, from conceptual development through execution of engaging paid social media, OLV, banners, and display that have measurable impact.
  • Oversee that creative choices relate to messaging strategies, elevate the quality of the work, and meet client and agency’s objectives.
  • Mentor direct reports and create a supportive culture.
  • Be a go-to client-facing voice, nurture client relationships, present and sell creative concepts, and be a liaison between client and creative teams.
  • Seek out new messaging innovations and technologies to cultivate new concepts and promote new ideas.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of unique audiences and creating content that is relevant to each.

Benefits

  • Medical, vision, and dental insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • 401k
  • Flexible paid time off
  • At least 15 paid holidays per year
  • Paid sick and safe leave
  • Paid parental leave
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