Senior Vice President, Group Creative Director

Edelman • Los Angeles, CA

113d • $150,000 - $230,000

About The Position

Assembly is an integrated agency providing purpose-built communications to Microsoft - bringing strategy, creative, research, social and digital, and influencer marketing together to drive tangible business results and advance Microsoft's mission to empower every person and organization on the planet to achieve more. We are in relentless pursuit of an equitable and inspiring workplace that is respectful of all, reflects and represents the world in which we live, and fosters trust, collaboration and belonging. Consistent with this approach, we hire the best qualified candidates for all positions. At Assembly, we help Microsoft bring to life its mission: to help every person on the planet achieve more. We are experts in the products and offerings and tasked with helping them think beyond the product roadmap to find the best way to bring their unique stories to broad audiences. Our work is designed to capture the attention of the American media landscape, and the ability to uncover a cultural tension is at the heart of our briefs. Our growing creative teams are the masterminds behind some of the world's most talked about work. Whether we're teaming up with RZA to replace an outdated and racist ice cream jingle, fighting for intersectional environmental justice with TAZO Tea, or creating a hotel for the world's most devoted Taco Bell fans, the work we create is designed to capture attention and get people talking. It's not enough to be culturally relevant—our briefs demand that we change culture around us. Now we need a strong Creative Director who can help unlock more of those weird, wild ideas.

Requirements

• At least 10-12 years of creative agency experience (some in-house is okay, as long as it was a great house)
• A bachelor's degree, preferably in an advertising-related field
• A killer online portfolio with a nice mix of traditional, digital, and social creative
• A love for (and an active user of) social media
• Energy, enthusiasm, and a smile
• Willingness to push your craft, get your hands dirty, and make great things
• Social fluency and a solid understanding of how to drive conversation and engagement across social channels
• A natural flare for the unique, the buzz-worthy, and the culturally relevant
• Ability to think strategically and conceptualize creatively
• Strong presentation and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver creative concepts and ideas, founded in insights, across all platforms for briefs and new business pitches
• Develop work that is consistent with the brand's personality and will differentiate the client from the competition
• Deliver fresh thinking and innovative creative solutions and relevant, motivating campaigns and platforms
• Develop platform idea and work with planning function to determine parameters for success
• Understand client's brand and category in order to develop work that is consistent with the brand's personality and will differentiate the client from the competition
• Recognizing and developing great ideas and pushing them forward - as the cohesive team lead of art directors, copy editors, designers and more to bring the creative process to life
• Works hand-in-hand with senior account lead to see projects from ideas to activation, effectively completing projects of high quality within timeframe and budget
• Work in conjunction with account teams, planners and strategists to direct the visual/verbal expression of brand building ideas to drive media coverage, buzz and brand

Benefits

• Medical and dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401K
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Travel assistance
• Wellness programming

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree