Group Creative Director

Group Creative Director – imc2

 

imc² is a privately held Internet marketing agency with a proven record of success. Our team members embrace challenge with an unrivaled passion to create exceptional work that exceeds our clients’ objectives. imc² is the right size to present unlimited opportunities, yet still foster a tight-knit atmosphere. We’re an Ad Age Top 10 Interactive Agency and a downright great place to work! Located on Madison Avenue near Grand Central Station, we offer groundbreaking and challenging work with FORTUNE 100 companies in a non-corporate environment that’s relaxed, but still professional. Suits not your thing? That’s cool, we wear jeans. Our team members embrace every opportunity to put their creativity and innovation to the test. At imc², we believe that people who embrace a culture like ours will thrive, becoming inspired innovators who are obsessed with turning our clients into heroes.

 

Group Creative Directors at imc2 are responsible for leading, managing and directing the creative work for $10-15 million worth of interactive brand spend, as well as for the education, inspiration and professional development of the Group’s creative staff. They report directly to the Executive Creative Director.

 

Position Responsibilities:Lead and Manage $10-15mil in creative development of web-based site destinations, integrated advertising campaigns and new and emerging media creative solutions that “set the bar” within the interactive space (interactive experience is a MUST!) Oversee the conceptual development, execution, presentation and innovations on multiple creative assignments from a single point of responsibility and accountability for breakthrough interactive work. This is how you will be measured. Ensure the translation of consumer insights, brand positioning and unique selling propositions into BIG BRAND IDEAS that are executed across multiple creative deliverables – both online and offline. Oversee assignment of creative directors, associate creative directors, writers, interaction designers and tech developers with the group into teams create engaging user experiences for the consumer across multiple deliverables. Ensure quality, consistency and professional collaboration between members of the Group and team members of the Business & Brand Strategy Group, Client Services Representatives and Tech Development & Delivery teams. Represent the collective creative work conceived by the Group internally to Senior Management as well as externally to Client Brand Marketers and advertising professionals as well as industry trade organizations with both passion and professionalism Promote our creative culture through educating, inspiring and developing the Group’s skills and determination to execute great interactive work.

 REQUIREMENTS (TO BE CONSIDERED FOR AN INTERVIEW): 8-10 years industry experience (preferably with an agency) with a minimum of 5 years as an interactive creative director Proven ability to lead and mentor creative staff An interactive portfolio of Award Winning Work Senior experience as a Copywriter, Art Director or Graphic Designer in Interactive Advertising/Web Design - if you don't have senior interactive experience, this will not be the right position for you Strong grasp of award-winning practices in online design, user experience and information architecture and a POV about best practices in online user experience Great presentation skills – both internal and external Strong understanding of Internet experience methodologies both site-based and advertising based Ability to inspire and direct others in the delivery of award-winning work

 As an imc2 Group Creative Director, the Creative Directors, Associate Creative Directors, Art Directors, Designers and Writers in the Grop will look to you not only for creative direction, but for inspiration and motivation. But that’s cool, because you’ve led teams before. You know your way around a client. You can lead multiple projects at once while consistently delivering top-notch creative. And you know how to teach creatives to play well with others – while knowing how to educate them on when and when not to fall on the sword for their work.

 

IF THIS SOUNDS LIKE THE OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU, PLEASE ATTACH A PDF OF YOUR RESUME AND PORTFOLIO SAMPLES AND/OR LINKS TO YOUR WORK BEFORE SUBMITTING!

 

imc² is an equal opportunity employer that encourages and fosters diversity in the workplace. We offer competitive salary and 401(k), medical, vision and dental benefits, paid time off, short and long term disability.