Creative Director (NY)

Acrylicize; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A global creative studio is seeking a Creative Director in New York to lead its creative team. The role involves hands-on design work, managing client relationships, and ensuring best-in-class creative output. The ideal candidate is a visionary leader with a strong portfolio and excellent communication skills. Benefits include paid vacation, health insurance, and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Paid vacation starting at 10 days per year

Gold standard health, dental and vision insurance

Eligibility to join the company 401k after three months

Hybrid working from the studio Tuesday-Thursday

Half a day per month for creative pursuits

Qualifications

• At least two years’ experience in a design leadership position.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Management experience and a supportive nature.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and nurture the NY creative team.
• Ensure maximum productivity and drive inspiration within the creative team.
• Lead major client presentations and pitches to win new projects.

Skills

Leadership

Creativity

Communication

Strategic Thinking

Collaboration

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

Job description

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Base pay range

$170,000.00/yr - $170,000.00/yr

We are Acrylicize, a global creative studio powered by art and culture, inspired by stories of people and place. Our multidisciplinary team of artists, designers, project managers, and strategists, create and curate art that activates spaces for some of the world’s leading brands and institutions. Experts in using art and design to drive positive change for people and planet, delivering unmissable moments that get everyone talking. With studios in New York and London, we offer creative impact on a global scale.

As our Creative Director (NY), you will lead, manage and nurture the NY creative team. You will be hands-on with the design work, actively participating across all US projects to help create the very best work on behalf of our clients. With support from the Global Leadership Team, you will help grow the Creative Team and create incredible opportunities for the expansion and success of the NY Studio.

This role forms part of the Executive Creative team, consisting of the CCO/Founder and Global Creative Director, both based in London. Managed by the CCO/Founder, this role will open the studio up to incredible creative opportunities, and ensure we deliver and oversee “Best in Class” creative output from the studio.

What we’re looking for:

• A visionary leader who can balance big-picture thinking with hands-on involvement
• A creative powerhouse with a strong portfolio showcasing diverse, high-quality work including environmental graphics and evidence of adapting work for 3D spaces, demonstrating showstopping storytelling and conceptual thinking
• A highly strategic individual able to cohesively weave a project narrative through multiple touchpoints
• A proactive and adaptable professional, capable of thriving in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• A collaborative spirit with a commitment to fostering a positive, inclusive and diverse studio culture
• An inspirational creative leader
• A strong advocate of the creative process
• A collaborative team member with an understanding of wider business needs
• An entrepreneurial self starter looking to build our New York Studio presence
• A people person forging close relationships with a wider network of stakeholders

Winning new projects

• Leading major client presentations and pitches to win new projects
• Understanding commercial constraints and defining the scope with clients and the internal team
• Maintaining and nurturing client relationships with a view to winning repeat business
• Quoting the creative hours required to deliver a project

Ensuring Best in Class creative output

• Ensuring maximum productivity and driving inspiration within the creative team
• Ensuring the resourced team has the required skills to carry out the desired work
• Leading project reviews, challenging the team to produce their best work within the quoted hours
• Overseeing and optimising the design workflow
• Ensuring the consistency and excellence of design documentation and presentations

Engaging with our cultural conversation

• Ensuring the studio is engaging with our big questions
• Challenging our role within the industry and wider creative culture
• Protecting our cultural purpose to make art accessible

You must have...

• At least two years’ experience in a design leadership position
• An expert knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign
• An excellent ability to connect with others and get the best out of them creatively
• A willingness to travel for projects and spend time in London studio
• The ability to implement ideas strategically, independently and efficiently
• Great attention to detail
• Management experience and a supportive nature
• Experience in speaking at relevant conferences and events
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to meet deadlines under pressure
• The ability to work from our DUMBO studio at least three times a week

A bit about our benefits...

• Paid vacation starting at 10 days per year, plus 11 bank holidays and 4 extra days vacation between Christmas and New Year when the studio is closed
• Gold standard health, dental and vision insurance
• Eligibility to join the company 401k after three months employment
• Hybrid working, from the studio Tuesday-Thursday with Monday and Friday optional remote
• Half a day per month for creative pursuits

Acrylicize is proud to be a certified B Corporation, reflecting our commitment to using business as a force for good. This certification underscores our dedication to balancing profit with purpose, ensuring that our decisions positively impact our employees, clients, communities, and the environment. We’re seeking passionate individuals who not only excel in their craft but also deeply believe in the values of sustainability, social responsibility, and community. If you’re inspired by the opportunity to make a meaningful difference through your work, we’d love to hear from you.

We are an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, disability, national origin, gender and gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital and civil partnership status, veteran status or pregnancy or maternity.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Art/Creative

• Industries

  Design Services

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