Creative Director

MMGY Global•Detroit, MI

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

At MMGY Global, the Creative Director will lead campaigns and guide the strategy for Pure Michigan and other Michigan-based clients. Tourism experience and state and local knowledge are essential for this role. The selected candidate will play a pivotal role on a growing creative team, requiring a confident, conceptual leader who challenges the expected within themselves and others. This position involves regular collaboration with the Executive Creative Director on strategic direction for clients and new business opportunities. Ultimately, the Creative Director is expected to lead by example and inspire their team to do unprecedented work. MMGY Global is a travel-obsessed collective of more than 600 people across the country and around the globe, focused on nurturing a workforce that is representative of the places they visit.

Requirements

Industry related field and/or at least 8-years equivalent work experience
Portfolio displaying an advanced understanding of conceptual ideation and integrated campaigns
Strong time management, communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization, which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa

Nice To Haves

Travel and tourism experience a plus

Responsibilities

Responsible for leading Pure Michigan under the leadership of the Executive Creative Director
Experience executing broadcast productions
Prepare work for regular client-facing presentations
Foster an energetic, team-centered work environment great for coming up with ideas
Regularly mentor team members for greater personal and professional growth
Maintain high standards through consistent evaluation of team contributions
Improve the creative process of the team
Form a tight relationship with the integrated account team, including Account Service, Strategy and Media
Stay current on travel, campaign and technology trends
Balance multiple projects and clients at once while working with Traffic to manage the team’s schedules
Regular out-of-town travel required