Creative Director, Art Los Angeles, CA; New York, NY

About the role

Known is a modern marketing company that combines the power of art and science to create innovative and cutting-edge creative work. We are seeking a Creative Director with an Art focus to lead and develop big idea-driven creative for clients across industries.

Responsibilities

• Lead concept development for/art direction execution of brand and 360 product marketing campaigns across TV, digital, social and print
• Actively oversee and lead a team of best-in-class creatives at all levels—mentoring them and developing their skills
• Roll up your sleeves and get into the programs/mocks/decks when needed, while also knowing when to lead and when to help
• Develop a deep understanding of consumer target’s mindsets, attitudes, & behaviors to inform strong empathetic and strategic executions
• Translate marketing objectives into clear creative strategies and outputs
• Ensure visual communication and brand standards are met
• Oversee deliverables as well as adhere to timelines and creative budgets
• Represent creative output throughout the wider org, presenting to key stakeholders and communicating with internal teams and agencies
• Manage multiple projects, with the ability to switch from one to the other seamlessly while staying on deadline and within budget
• Review and approve the work of all direct reports before seeking the approval of the Group Creative Director / President, Studios for dissemination to other departments or clients
• Provide regular performance feedback to direct reports, including crafting and delivering performance reviews
• Work closely with Client, Strategy, and Media team members to ensure that our briefs can spark groundbreaking creative—and that the creative is grounded in consumer insights, and business goals

Requirements

• You have a portfolio featuring a wide range of creative campaigns, a diversity of creative ideas and approaches to solving problems with a focus on articulating strategic, breakthrough ideas across a myriad of channels
• You are proficient in Adobe CC programs (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator) as well as emerging AI software, i.e. Midjourney
• You are a "roll up your sleeves" kind of leader who can both direct others and execute hands-on
• You possess a strong aptitude and eye for brand identity, design, and architecture
• You maintain a solid understanding of how creativity can achieve business objectives while still meeting and encouraging brand standards for aesthetic and communication quality
• You have strong analytical ability and clear and effective written, verbal, and visual communication skills
• You regularly display optimism and excitement for your work, a love for the next big challenge, and a passion for business impact
• You are a positive, motivating leader, able to manage and nurture an emerging team of talented creatives
• You can collaborate with team members at all levels to ensure projects are effective and meet brand guidelines, compliance and overall project goals
• You have an understanding of all aspects of brand marketing creative, including brand development, TV, social, digital, advertising, OOH, retail/POS, media and environmental/experiential design
• You have experience and skill to drive the development of new business and client review decks and various communication vehicles
• You demonstrate a creative and strategy-driven POV in developing best-in-class integrated marketing campaigns and programs
• You are adept at multitasking while coordinating multiple projects and resources, delivering under tight timelines and adapting quickly to change

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of creative advertising experience developing content and campaigns
• Undergraduate degree in one or more of the following fields: Design, Advertising, Branding, Marketing, Fine Arts, or a related field

Skills

• Strong aptitude and eye for brand identity, design, and architecture
• Strong analytical ability and clear and effective written, verbal, and visual communication skills
• Ability to multitask while coordinating multiple projects and resources, delivering under tight timelines and adapting quickly to change
• Experience driving the development of new business and client review decks and various communication vehicles
• Demonstrated creative and strategy-driven POV in developing best-in-class integrated marketing campaigns and programs

Benefits

Our benefits package includes:

• Unlimited paid time off
• 401k with company matching and no vesting period
• Generous medical plan
• Discretionary bonuses pending company performance
• Paid parental leave
• Company-wide events and retreats

Pay

The base salary for this position is $150K-$175K. This range is posted in compliance with state and municipal Pay Transparency laws. In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible to receive additional Known benefits.

Schedule

This is a temp-to-perm position with a 2-3 month introductory period prior to conversion to a full-time role with benefits.