Creative Director (Vice President)

Avōq•New York, NY

6h•$165,000 - $200,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Avoq is seeking an advertising creative director who turns imagination into impact to join our New York office. You’ll work on behalf of our diverse roster of clients to lead creative teams in developing breakthrough creative spanning all media (paid, earned, shared and owned). So if you’re an inspiring leader who solves problems with innovation and style, we can’t wait to talk to you. WHO YOU ARE A creative leader that keeps strategy central to your thinking and your team’s work A creative with a copywriting background An effective communicator who positively influences people and outcomes To excel in this role you are accountable, professional, take initiative and are a team player Proven experience in creative thinking, strong technical skills and asserting your presence within the team and agency Team can depend on you for quality deliverables and consistency in your work You’re autonomous, provide strong external and internal client and workflow management, a problem solver and strategic thinker An inspiring people manager and leader with a proven leadership/business acumen

Requirements

10+ years of experience and an online portfolio demonstrating past success in conceptual advertising and public relations campaigns
Current on creative tactics and emerging marketing and communications trends
Experience working directly with clients to pitch ideas and influence outcomes
Extensive video and still production experience and vendor contacts
Understanding of user-experience design and web best practices
Command of the Adobe Creative Suite
Understanding of Figma and AI workflows/tools
Effective verbal and listening communication skills
Able to manage multiple projects and deliverables simultaneously

Responsibilities

Lead art and copy teams to concept and execute creative campaigns
Inspire cross-disciplinary creative solutions through determination, mentorship and camaraderie
Produce a variety of deliverables including branding, TV/video, print, OOH, radio, digital, social, experiential, branding, PR stunts, activations etc.
Provide key insights and strategic advice to colleagues and clients
Present creative work with conviction at internal and external meetings
Create a positive environment through encouragement and teamwork
Define creative milestones and contribute to high-level resourcing, scoping and budgeting
Oversee video and still photography production and post-production
Contribute to agency philosophy, structure, workflow efficiencies and talent acquisition
Manage deadlines and budgets across agency departments and outside vendors
Contribute to new business efforts