The Marketing Arm
Associate Creative Director
The Marketing Arm, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
We create cultural resonance for brands. Creativity That Matters is work that shatters the stratosphere. That's why our quest to discover what's next is endless - because the only thing we're afraid of is the status quo. We make culture our personal playground. We launch far past the expected. We chase curiosity, deep into the shadows. We will never be just another agency. And we've got the audacity to prove it.
We Are TMA.
Job Overview:
TMA is looking for an
Associate Creative Director,
with an art direction background, to join one of our fastest growing (and most fun) client teams. This one's about thrilling amusement parks, superfast roller coasters and magical interactions. As a brand visionary for this client, your role is to conjure the imagery and narratives that get people excited about these experiences, and transform them into epic integrated marketing campaigns.
The Associate Creative Director will be hands-on in the role of crafting masterful work, while also mentoring and managing the team below them. You'll be a world builder, storyteller, teacher, strategist, problem solver, and dynamic presenter.
About you:You're creative to the core. A designer/art director in that transitional phase of your career in between being a "doer" and "leader". Meaning you can seamlessly and masterfully switch between both, depending on where you are in the creative process. You think big picture while juggling minutiae. You generate ideas and excel at problem-solving. You know that having fun with every project is a serious part of the creative process.
Responsibilities:
Support the Creative Director in concepting and producing advertising and social media content for multiple campaigns and initiativesCollaborate with extended team of account services, strategy, creative, production, and traffic to juggle and manage multiple streams of work at the same timeDirect and mentor a creative team of art directors and copywriters to consistently deliver on brand strategy and messageMaintain an extremely high level of design and art direction craft. Protect the integrity of design and brand image through graphic design and strong collaboration with other department directorsParticipate in brand and campaign planningSell the team's ideas in Client presentationsMaintain up-to-date knowledge of the marketplace and competitive landscape our Clients operate in, in addition to cultural, design, and business trendsQualifications:Bachelor's degree in a directly related field (advertising, design, art direction, etc.)5-7+ years of agency experience as an art directorProven mentoring and team-building skillsStrong working knowledge of brand development, the creative process, and integrated marketing, including broadcast, video, audio, print, digital and experientialAbility to provide clear creative direction and provide timely and helpful feedback to improve creative processes to keep deliverables on time and on budgetUnderstand how to appeal to diverse cultural marketsAbility to build and maintain solid relationships with Clients and internal teamsStrong problem-solving, communications, and relationship-building skillsProven ability to brainstorm in large groups and develop big ideas from beginning to endExcellent presentation skills and salesmanship are a mustSelf-motivation and ability to motivate others to creatively and strategically solve multiple problems at once, under quick deadlinesComputer proficiency in Microsoft suite of productsKnowledge of PowerPoint and Keynote a plusLow-level video editing for proof-of-concept executions is a plusA+++ portfolio, available onlineTravel as requiredTMA Perks & Benefits:Continuous training, educational programs, speaker series and workshopsCulture events throughout the year (just virtually now!)Communities to connect with:
TMACares (Volunteering)DiscoverTMA (Furthering diversity and inclusion)TMA Women's Initiative (Fostering the growth and achievements of women)Wellness Group (Helping to improve the mental, physical and emotional wellbeing of employees)
Competitive vacation plan, sick days and personal days to prioritize your mental healthSummer Flex DaysRobust holiday scheduleParental leaveComprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision plans401K Retirement Savings PlanEmployee Stock Purchase Plan
We Are TMA.
Job Overview:
TMA is looking for an
Associate Creative Director,
with an art direction background, to join one of our fastest growing (and most fun) client teams. This one's about thrilling amusement parks, superfast roller coasters and magical interactions. As a brand visionary for this client, your role is to conjure the imagery and narratives that get people excited about these experiences, and transform them into epic integrated marketing campaigns.
The Associate Creative Director will be hands-on in the role of crafting masterful work, while also mentoring and managing the team below them. You'll be a world builder, storyteller, teacher, strategist, problem solver, and dynamic presenter.
About you:You're creative to the core. A designer/art director in that transitional phase of your career in between being a "doer" and "leader". Meaning you can seamlessly and masterfully switch between both, depending on where you are in the creative process. You think big picture while juggling minutiae. You generate ideas and excel at problem-solving. You know that having fun with every project is a serious part of the creative process.
Responsibilities:
Support the Creative Director in concepting and producing advertising and social media content for multiple campaigns and initiativesCollaborate with extended team of account services, strategy, creative, production, and traffic to juggle and manage multiple streams of work at the same timeDirect and mentor a creative team of art directors and copywriters to consistently deliver on brand strategy and messageMaintain an extremely high level of design and art direction craft. Protect the integrity of design and brand image through graphic design and strong collaboration with other department directorsParticipate in brand and campaign planningSell the team's ideas in Client presentationsMaintain up-to-date knowledge of the marketplace and competitive landscape our Clients operate in, in addition to cultural, design, and business trendsQualifications:Bachelor's degree in a directly related field (advertising, design, art direction, etc.)5-7+ years of agency experience as an art directorProven mentoring and team-building skillsStrong working knowledge of brand development, the creative process, and integrated marketing, including broadcast, video, audio, print, digital and experientialAbility to provide clear creative direction and provide timely and helpful feedback to improve creative processes to keep deliverables on time and on budgetUnderstand how to appeal to diverse cultural marketsAbility to build and maintain solid relationships with Clients and internal teamsStrong problem-solving, communications, and relationship-building skillsProven ability to brainstorm in large groups and develop big ideas from beginning to endExcellent presentation skills and salesmanship are a mustSelf-motivation and ability to motivate others to creatively and strategically solve multiple problems at once, under quick deadlinesComputer proficiency in Microsoft suite of productsKnowledge of PowerPoint and Keynote a plusLow-level video editing for proof-of-concept executions is a plusA+++ portfolio, available onlineTravel as requiredTMA Perks & Benefits:Continuous training, educational programs, speaker series and workshopsCulture events throughout the year (just virtually now!)Communities to connect with:
TMACares (Volunteering)DiscoverTMA (Furthering diversity and inclusion)TMA Women's Initiative (Fostering the growth and achievements of women)Wellness Group (Helping to improve the mental, physical and emotional wellbeing of employees)
Competitive vacation plan, sick days and personal days to prioritize your mental healthSummer Flex DaysRobust holiday scheduleParental leaveComprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision plans401K Retirement Savings PlanEmployee Stock Purchase Plan