Creative Director

SherlockTalent; Orlando, Miami (FL, FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is on the lookout for a full-time Creative Director to lead a talented team in crafting compelling marketing strategies. This dynamic role involves guiding projects from inception to completion, ensuring high-quality outputs while mentoring and developing team members. The Creative Director will play a pivotal role in translating marketing objectives into creative strategies, overseeing client pitches, and managing budgets. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and possess a passion for creativity, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact in a vibrant industry.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in creative leadership and project management.
• Expertise in managing creative teams and delivering high-quality work.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creative process from concept to completion.
• Manage and mentor the creative team while ensuring brand standards.

Skills

Creative Leadership

Project Management

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Team Management

Presentation Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

HTML

CSS

Google Studio

Animate

Job description

Job Title: Creative Director

Location: Miami

Type: Perm / On-site

SherlockTalent is seeking a full-time Creative Director who can guide all projects and be responsible for the overall quality of work produced by the creative department. The Creative Director is a dynamic position with varied responsibilities. The role requires being a reliable leader, mentor, and manager for the creative team, creating the big ideas, being a savvy business-minded pitch veteran, while maintaining the ability to roll up the sleeves and keep one foot in the trenches when needed. The Creative Director will also manage two FTEs; an Associate Creative Director, and a Senior Art Director.

Essential Job Functions:

• Manage the creative process from concept to completion.
• Translate marketing objectives into clear creative strategies.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary project teams, especially IT.
• Lead and direct the creative team in the production of all marketing collateral.
• Ensure visual communication and brand standards are met.
• Oversee client pitches and proposals.
• Oversee profitability, deliverables, timelines, and budgets.
• Meet with clients or upper management to explain campaign strategies and solutions.
• Review work, troubleshoot and provide feedback to creative teams.
• Remain actively involved in hiring and training creative staff.
• Manage and cultivate the career development of staff members, including designers, art directors, copywriters, photographers, and web developers.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 7+ years of experience leading creative ideation, concept creation, design, and production.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, problem-solving, and project-management skills.
• Experience performing or managing a range of creative positions, such as graphic designer, art director, and copywriter.
• Expert knowledge of the business side of design and creative.
• Very strong soft skills that enable them to inspire creativity and work well with different personality types — all while juggling various projects.
• Strong understanding of industry trends and creative tools, such as Adobe Creative Suite, Animate, Google Studio, and other tools relevant to the field, including HTML and CSS.

Competencies:

• Problem-solving.
• Initiative and accountability.
• Polished verbal/written/presentation skills.
• Strategic thinker.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Team-player.
• Great attitude and a desire to learn is always a plus.

Office-based, Non-remote position.

Prefer local South Florida (Miami-Dade and Broward Counties) candidates.