Creative Lead (Art)

Day One Agency; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Day One Agency seeks a Creative Lead (Art) to enhance its Portland team. As a VP, Creative Director, you will inspire and guide creative projects from conception to execution, ensuring a collaborative and innovative work environment. This hybrid role offers a competitive salary and extensive benefits, emphasizing growth and creativity.

Benefits

Health Care (Medical, Dental, Vision)

Paid Time Off and Company Paid Holidays

Summer Fridays

401K Retirement Plan with Company Match

Lifestyle Spending Account

Paid Parental Leave

Commuter Benefits

Company Credit Card

Uber Business Account

Employee Referral Bonus

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in art direction/design.
• Profound ability to lead creative projects from ideation to execution.
• Skilled in using AI in developing innovative advertising concepts.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and mentor internal design teams.
• Execute creative and brand vision for clients.
• Develop breakthrough concepts and communicate effectively across teams.

Skills

Leadership

Creativity

Visual Communication

Project Management

Collaboration

AI Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

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Description

Day One Agency—Fast Company’s #1 on the Most Innovative list—is hiring!

Department: Design / Art Direction

Location: Portland

We’re looking for a VP, Creative Director (Art) to join our rising Creative team. The successful candidate is ambitious, curious, and creative. A storyteller at your core, you thrive on audience connection regardless of the medium. You take pride in your work, sweat the small stuff, ask for forgiveness not permission, and go the extra mile (or three) to ensure you are doing your best work.

We’re looking for self-starters with creative agency experience who are excited to collaborate with our squad within a rewarding learning environment. Day One prides itself on being a place to grow and further your career.

Our company culture is at the core of everything we do. It’s what makes every day, Day One. We offer a highly collaborative environment where smart, passionate people come together to solve creative challenges. We work hard on the things we love. It’s how we produced e.l.f. SKIN’s first-ever global brand campaign based on cultural insights that our team unlocked and how we honed in on the legacy of both Nike and Converse to contextualize each brand’s heritage with creative that resonates with the next generation.

Our relationships power us. Our colleagues, clients, and partners are the most important part of our business. If you want to join a fast-growing, award-winning, creative team, we’d love to hear from you.

This position is full-time, requires a hybrid work schedule, and is only available in Portland.

Responsibilities

• Inspire, motivate, and mentor internal design & creative teams to think differently and constantly look to elevate their work
• Come from a place of earning it, developing concepts designed to connect with culture
• Be a leader and champion of big ideas
• Execute creative and brand vision for our clients and the Day One brand
• Shape and develop cohesive narratives, maximizing the quality of our output
• Ideate and develop breakthrough concepts, setting an example for the team
• Bring a solution oriented approach to every challenge
• Communicate across teams consistently and effectively
• Review and refine briefs, project plans and staffing across projects
• Act as a true team player - willing to take on any creative task, big or small.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The company does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of work visas.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in art direction/design
• Experience successfully leading creative projects from ideation through to execution
• Experience working successfully across disciplines
• Driven by the creative landscape of social media
• Experience leading complex assignments and collaborating with a diverse team
• Visually led skill set, with ability to oversee ideation and presentations
• Experience project managing deliverables and organizing resources
• Entrepreneurial spirit and a style that inspires
• Proficiency in generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, MidJourney, Runway, DALL·E, or similar platforms
• Demonstrated ability to use AI in developing innovative advertising concepts, content creation, and campaign strategies
• Bachelor’s degree

Compensation + Benefits

We value all of our employees and are happy to provide comprehensive benefits to help support them holistically in the best way we can. We offer all our employees:

• Health Care (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Paid Time Off and Company Paid Holidays
• Summer Fridays
• 401K Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Lifestyle Spending Account
• Paid Parental Leave
• Commuter Benefits
• Company Credit Card
• Uber Business Account
• New Business Referral Bonus
• Employee Referral Bonus

The Company is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base compensation range for this role is $170,000 - $200,000 and this position is eligible for benefits that include medical insurance (health, dental, and vision), retirement plan, paid time off, paid parental leave, new business and employee referral bonuses, etc. Please note that the compensation information provided is a good faith estimate for Portland based hires only and is provided pursuant to the applicable law. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as candidates' relevant work experience, skills, qualifications, and location.