Associate Creative Director, Copy | FUEL

Barkley; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Associate Creative Director, Copy to lead and inspire a team of creatives. This role focuses on developing innovative strategies that elevate brand experiences and drive client satisfaction. You'll collaborate closely with account and strategy teams, ensuring that creative work aligns with business objectives. If you're a creative leader with a knack for mentoring and a commitment to excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a diverse and inclusive environment where your contributions can make a significant impact on the agency's success.

Qualifications

• Strong creative skills with a focus on problem-solving and strategy.
• Ability to lead and mentor a team of creatives effectively.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor junior creatives while leading client projects.
• Develop and implement creative strategies that align with client goals.
• Prepare and facilitate presentations for internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Creative Strategy Development

Client Communication

Team Leadership

Mentoring Junior Creatives

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field

Job description

Associate Creative Director, Copy | FUEL

Chicago, IL

We're looking for a creative sergeant with a contagious love for problem solving. Somebody who knows the importance of craft, going beyond briefs and takes pride in helping everybody around them make great work.

Our future ACD - Copy is a content-machine that uses their design skills to turn good ideas into holy-crap experiences. In this position, you'll focus on producing work that fuels brands every. single. day. You'll oversee a group of more junior creatives and provide direction, hone craft, and help with development. And you'll be surrounded by a team that's just as passionate about creating individual touch points for consumers.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the Creative Director in the supervision and mentoring of junior creatives
• Lead a piece of business with passion, vision, and maturity
• Collaborate and closely partner with your Account and Strategy counterparts. Successfully integrate into the larger team and positively influence our work environment and agency culture.
• Develop and implement creative strategy
• Critique and direct revision of creative work
• Prepare creative work for internal and client review
• Approve of creative work before implementation of overall creative strategy
• Prepare and facilitate creative presentations to both internal stakeholders and clients
• Interview prospective talent, offer feedback and approve of new hires brought onto the team
• Provide detailed information and cost estimates to assure accurate data on which to plan and develop functional objectives and budgets, leading to stable and profitable accounts
• Participate in new business efforts as directed

Qualifications:

• Willing to be based out of or relocate to Chicago, IL metro area. Relocation assistance is offered to candidates willing to relocate
• Client communication plan and campaign objectives are met.
• Creative work is outstanding and on strategy.
• Work is on target, on time, and within budget.
• Account management morale on the account is positive, related to the creative relationship.
• Client and agency management express confidence in leadership abilities.
• Teamwork is well represented in national and/or international award shows.
• Client satisfaction ratings are high.

BarkleyOKRP’s Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

• We believe being radically diverse and inclusive is the key to becoming one of the world’s great creative idea companies. By embracing everything that makes our partners who they are and what makes them unique to the world around them, we create the conditions and capacity to help creative, original thinking thrive.
• BarkleyOKRP is committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging as part of our corporate strategic goals, supported by a formal DEI+B program, Employee Resource Groups, Director of Diversity leadership and agency commitment to The Brand Lab, Creative Accelerator, Fellowship, MAIP, and BLAC.

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