International Justice Mission
Sr. Lead, Creative, North America
International Justice Mission, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Who We Are
International Justice Mission (IJM) is the global leader in protecting vulnerable people from violence around the world. Our team of over 1,200 professionals are at work worldwide in over 30 offices. Together we are on a mission to rescue millions, protect half a billion, and make justice unstoppable.
We are a global community that cares for one another. We believe that the way we work is as important as the results we achieve. We provide professional excellence with joy and celebration to all those we serve.
The Need
For over 25 years, IJM has pioneered the work to protect vulnerable people from violence. 9 out of 9 times in the last decade, IJM's Justice System Strengthening Projects have reduced slavery and violence between 50 and 85% for very large populations of people in poverty. As we grow to expand our impact to protect 500 million people from violence, we are seeking a Sr. Lead, Creative, North America to serve as a strategic business partner. This key player will lead discovery sessions, build creative strategies and concepts and spearhead creative excellence at all levels on the Creative & Digital Services team. The ideal candidate has agency or in-house creative experience and, more importantly, brings an ever-optimistic, can-do, team-focused attitude to leverage creative leadership for global impact.
We will consider remote applicants for this position, but will prioritize those based in the Washington, DC area. The role can be hybrid (onsite Tuesdays and Thursdays). It reports to the Director, Creative & Digital Services and is only available for candidates with the right to work in the United States.
Responsibilities:
Creative Concepting and Strategy DevelopmentLead and direct high-level creative meetings, such as discovery sessions and concept presentations.
Lead the development of creative concepts in partnership with the Creative and Digital Services creative team.
Work with the creative team to develop creative that includes a full array of resources to showcase concepts, such as social posts, event mockups, display ads, scripts, retail & face-to-face mockups, etc.
Influence internal stakeholders to buy into innovative, effective creative concepts and deliver on those concepts once completed.
Work with the global brand team and Director, Creative and Digital Services to develop executable, organization-wide creative strategies.
Networking, Collaboration and Partnership
As the most senior creative in North America, act as a mentor to inspire and develop strategic, insight-driven creative content that communicates our mission, personality, and value proposition.
Champion bold ideas and inventive approaches to address areas of opportunity and foster collaboration with stakeholders.
Identify and oversee collaborative efforts with external creative partners (designers, artists, writers, photographers, directors, etc.) and work with our internal teams (design, copy, brand, video, photo) to brainstorm new concepts.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support creative strategy and brand creative direction for a variety of experiences, including campaign, digital, content and experiential.
Policies and Procedures
Ensure that organization-wide materials support and strengthen IJM's brand and personality.
Provide strong creative direction and quality control over concepts and projects within Creative and Digital Services' portfolio of work.
Maintain brand consistency across portfolio of work, including developing and maintaining a strong voice and visual identity.
Develop best practices and procedures for creative execution of campaigns, content and experiences.
General Tasks
Participate in IJM's community of spiritual formation.
Qualifications:
Education & Experience
Required Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
Minimum 5 years in either creative agency or in-house agency leadership, driving creative concepting and strategy development.
Minimum 10 years in the field of design, marketing, communication or branding.
Technical Competencies
Knowledge of creative software programs.
Operational competency.
Non-Technical Competencies
Creativity.
Innovative, agile approach.
Strategic mindset.
Service orientation.
Collaborative work style.
Strong leadership, management and execution skills.
Critical Qualities:
Eager commitment to IJM's Core Values: Christian, Professional and Bridge-Building;
Self-starter with strong initiative;
Disciplined with priorities;
Strong interpersonal skills and self-awareness;
Exceptional verbal and written communication;
Flexible, collaborative and eager to support others;
Effective team player who fosters collaborative environment; and
Adept at creative problem solving.
Application Process:
Upload Resume, Cover Letter & Statement of Faith* in one PDF document.
*What is a statement of faith?A statement of faith should describe your Christian faith and how you see it as relevant to your involvement with IJM. The statement can either be incorporated into the cover letter or submitted as a separate document and should include, at a minimum, a description of your spiritual disciplines (prayer, study, etc.) and your current fellowship or place of worship.
What does IJM have to offer?
Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision benefits
Monthly commuter and parking benefits in the DC metro area
Retirement benefit options
Paid leave starting at 23 days
12 holidays (plus early release the day prior)
Daily, quarterly, and annual community spiritual formation
Robust staff care resources
IJM holds strict safeguarding principles and a zero tolerance to violations of the Safeguarding Policy, Protection against Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment Policy, and Code of Ethics. Candidate selection is based on technical competence, recruitment, selection and hiring criteria subject to assessing the candidates value congruence and thorough background, police clearance, and reference check processes.
At IJM, we're committed to building a diverse workforce through fair and equitable employment practices. IJM encourages people of any race, color, age, sex, marital status or political ideology to apply for employment. While we welcome everyone into this work, we truly believe that the work we are doing is God's work, not our own, and practice spiritual disciplines together daily. That's why we legally require under SEC. 2000e-1 [Section702] of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 that all employees practice a mature orthodox Christian faith, as defined by the Apostles' Creed.
IJM requires a background check, police clearance and thorough review of references with an employment offer and/or employment contract.
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International Justice Mission (IJM) is the global leader in protecting vulnerable people from violence around the world. Our team of over 1,200 professionals are at work worldwide in over 30 offices. Together we are on a mission to rescue millions, protect half a billion, and make justice unstoppable.
We are a global community that cares for one another. We believe that the way we work is as important as the results we achieve. We provide professional excellence with joy and celebration to all those we serve.
The Need
For over 25 years, IJM has pioneered the work to protect vulnerable people from violence. 9 out of 9 times in the last decade, IJM's Justice System Strengthening Projects have reduced slavery and violence between 50 and 85% for very large populations of people in poverty. As we grow to expand our impact to protect 500 million people from violence, we are seeking a Sr. Lead, Creative, North America to serve as a strategic business partner. This key player will lead discovery sessions, build creative strategies and concepts and spearhead creative excellence at all levels on the Creative & Digital Services team. The ideal candidate has agency or in-house creative experience and, more importantly, brings an ever-optimistic, can-do, team-focused attitude to leverage creative leadership for global impact.
We will consider remote applicants for this position, but will prioritize those based in the Washington, DC area. The role can be hybrid (onsite Tuesdays and Thursdays). It reports to the Director, Creative & Digital Services and is only available for candidates with the right to work in the United States.
Responsibilities:
Creative Concepting and Strategy DevelopmentLead and direct high-level creative meetings, such as discovery sessions and concept presentations.
Lead the development of creative concepts in partnership with the Creative and Digital Services creative team.
Work with the creative team to develop creative that includes a full array of resources to showcase concepts, such as social posts, event mockups, display ads, scripts, retail & face-to-face mockups, etc.
Influence internal stakeholders to buy into innovative, effective creative concepts and deliver on those concepts once completed.
Work with the global brand team and Director, Creative and Digital Services to develop executable, organization-wide creative strategies.
Networking, Collaboration and Partnership
As the most senior creative in North America, act as a mentor to inspire and develop strategic, insight-driven creative content that communicates our mission, personality, and value proposition.
Champion bold ideas and inventive approaches to address areas of opportunity and foster collaboration with stakeholders.
Identify and oversee collaborative efforts with external creative partners (designers, artists, writers, photographers, directors, etc.) and work with our internal teams (design, copy, brand, video, photo) to brainstorm new concepts.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support creative strategy and brand creative direction for a variety of experiences, including campaign, digital, content and experiential.
Policies and Procedures
Ensure that organization-wide materials support and strengthen IJM's brand and personality.
Provide strong creative direction and quality control over concepts and projects within Creative and Digital Services' portfolio of work.
Maintain brand consistency across portfolio of work, including developing and maintaining a strong voice and visual identity.
Develop best practices and procedures for creative execution of campaigns, content and experiences.
General Tasks
Participate in IJM's community of spiritual formation.
Qualifications:
Education & Experience
Required Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
Minimum 5 years in either creative agency or in-house agency leadership, driving creative concepting and strategy development.
Minimum 10 years in the field of design, marketing, communication or branding.
Technical Competencies
Knowledge of creative software programs.
Operational competency.
Non-Technical Competencies
Creativity.
Innovative, agile approach.
Strategic mindset.
Service orientation.
Collaborative work style.
Strong leadership, management and execution skills.
Critical Qualities:
Eager commitment to IJM's Core Values: Christian, Professional and Bridge-Building;
Self-starter with strong initiative;
Disciplined with priorities;
Strong interpersonal skills and self-awareness;
Exceptional verbal and written communication;
Flexible, collaborative and eager to support others;
Effective team player who fosters collaborative environment; and
Adept at creative problem solving.
Application Process:
Upload Resume, Cover Letter & Statement of Faith* in one PDF document.
*What is a statement of faith?A statement of faith should describe your Christian faith and how you see it as relevant to your involvement with IJM. The statement can either be incorporated into the cover letter or submitted as a separate document and should include, at a minimum, a description of your spiritual disciplines (prayer, study, etc.) and your current fellowship or place of worship.
What does IJM have to offer?
Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision benefits
Monthly commuter and parking benefits in the DC metro area
Retirement benefit options
Paid leave starting at 23 days
12 holidays (plus early release the day prior)
Daily, quarterly, and annual community spiritual formation
Robust staff care resources
IJM holds strict safeguarding principles and a zero tolerance to violations of the Safeguarding Policy, Protection against Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment Policy, and Code of Ethics. Candidate selection is based on technical competence, recruitment, selection and hiring criteria subject to assessing the candidates value congruence and thorough background, police clearance, and reference check processes.
At IJM, we're committed to building a diverse workforce through fair and equitable employment practices. IJM encourages people of any race, color, age, sex, marital status or political ideology to apply for employment. While we welcome everyone into this work, we truly believe that the work we are doing is God's work, not our own, and practice spiritual disciplines together daily. That's why we legally require under SEC. 2000e-1 [Section702] of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 that all employees practice a mature orthodox Christian faith, as defined by the Apostles' Creed.
IJM requires a background check, police clearance and thorough review of references with an employment offer and/or employment contract.
#LI-Remote