Synectics
Creative Director
Synectics, Bellevue, Washington, us, 98009
Description:
Take a Brief - or more often, a conversation - and turn it into an idea.Take a business brief (request for video), come up with ideas and concepts for the video, create a deck to pitch and present ideas.Work with production team, art directors, post production to create videos.Present work to leadership.Partner with creative team members and Studio Managers in overseeing the creative process throughout the entire project lifecycle.Guide and implement the creative ideation, vision and design feel across multiple channels.Present your work thoroughly and thoughtfully and stand behind every creative decision.Create one-pagers, creative decks and outlines, develop storyboards, write scripts, work closely with Art Directors, Graphic Designers, Editorial, and MoGraphQualifications:
Bachelor's degree in marketing, Advertising, or Film/TV production-related field.5+ years creative experience with agency, studio, production company, or in-house teamsAt least 5 years of experience working on large brand campaigns with advertising agencies or internal agencies.Must have expert knowledge of managing a video project from scripting, through post-production, and the ability to present creative to business leaders.Preferred prior work experience as a Video director, creative director with focus on video production both long and short form.Listens for understanding, collaborative, embraces feedback, likes a challenge, rolls with punches, embraces change and growth.Passionate Creative thinkers.Proven track record of leading teams to deliver bar-raising work across multiple channelsPortfolio of work with examples of leading creative campaigns from strategy to executionStrong copywriting skills and ability to effectively communicate ideas to design, motion graphics and post-production teams.Ability to provide innovative creative ideas while adhering to brand guidelines.Have a deep understanding of the editorial process, ideally with a strong background in video post-production and visual storytelling.Have a keen ability to prioritize corporate brand strategy and anticipate stakeholder expectations.Work independently and proactively.
Benefits:
Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.
Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.
Vision Insurance : Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.
Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.
Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.
Take a Brief - or more often, a conversation - and turn it into an idea.Take a business brief (request for video), come up with ideas and concepts for the video, create a deck to pitch and present ideas.Work with production team, art directors, post production to create videos.Present work to leadership.Partner with creative team members and Studio Managers in overseeing the creative process throughout the entire project lifecycle.Guide and implement the creative ideation, vision and design feel across multiple channels.Present your work thoroughly and thoughtfully and stand behind every creative decision.Create one-pagers, creative decks and outlines, develop storyboards, write scripts, work closely with Art Directors, Graphic Designers, Editorial, and MoGraphQualifications:
Bachelor's degree in marketing, Advertising, or Film/TV production-related field.5+ years creative experience with agency, studio, production company, or in-house teamsAt least 5 years of experience working on large brand campaigns with advertising agencies or internal agencies.Must have expert knowledge of managing a video project from scripting, through post-production, and the ability to present creative to business leaders.Preferred prior work experience as a Video director, creative director with focus on video production both long and short form.Listens for understanding, collaborative, embraces feedback, likes a challenge, rolls with punches, embraces change and growth.Passionate Creative thinkers.Proven track record of leading teams to deliver bar-raising work across multiple channelsPortfolio of work with examples of leading creative campaigns from strategy to executionStrong copywriting skills and ability to effectively communicate ideas to design, motion graphics and post-production teams.Ability to provide innovative creative ideas while adhering to brand guidelines.Have a deep understanding of the editorial process, ideally with a strong background in video post-production and visual storytelling.Have a keen ability to prioritize corporate brand strategy and anticipate stakeholder expectations.Work independently and proactively.
Benefits:
Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.
Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.
Vision Insurance : Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.
Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.
Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.