Daniel J Edelman Holdings
VP, Creative Director, Art
Daniel J Edelman Holdings, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Assembly is a voice synonymous with trust, reimagining a future where the currency of communication is action. Our culture thrives on three promises: boldness is possibility, empathy is progress, and curiosity is momentum.
At Assembly, we understand diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) transform our colleagues, our company, our clients, and our communities. We are in relentless pursuit of an equitable and inspiring workplace that is respectful of all, reflects and represents the world in which we live, and fosters trust, collaboration and belonging.
Assembly Media Inc., a subsidiary of Daniel J. Edelman Holdings, Inc. is looking for a Vice President (VP) Creative Director, to help lead and direct the Assembly team. This Creative Director will help us make stuff the world wants to talk about. Funny stuff. Gripping stuff. Important stuff. The kind of stuff you'll be proud to put in your book and share on LinkedIn for sure-but also stuff that'll have you telling your friends and parents "we did that." You'll help build a team of creatives and lead idea development from conception to completion, while always raising the bar on creative expression.
The ideal candidate is a business-minded steward of the client relationship and is entrusted and empowered to ensure both the clients' and the agency's business objectives are met. In this role, you will effectively identify and anticipate business problems and help clients solve them through applying deep industry and tactical knowledge. You will effectively manage across teams and help leverage the full suite of Assembly resources while creating a climate that encourages excellence, courage, and integrity.
We want passion. We want excitement. It's brainstorm day so we need your energy and vision. But also, your ideas. Especially your ideas. You'll bounce them off your co-workers, laughing with planners, designers, art directors, strategists to create amazing and enduring work. You are a creator who can run at different speeds and lead projects that require you to stay on top of each twist and turn.
Responsibilities:
Develop and deliver creative concepts and ideas, founded in insights, across all platforms for briefs and new business pitches, as well as work that is consistent with the brand's personality and differentiates the client from the competitionDeliver fresh thinking and innovative creative solutions and relevant, motivating campaigns and platformsUnderstand client's brand and category in order to develop work that is consistent with the brand's personality and will differentiate the client from the competitionRecognizing and developing great ideas and pushing them forward - as the cohesive team lead of art directors, copy editors, designers and more to bring the creative process to lifeWorks hand-in-hand with senior account lead to see projects from ideas to activation, effectively completing projects of high quality within timeframe and budgetWork in conjunction with account teams, planners and strategists to direct the visual/verbal expression of brand building ideas to drive media coverage, buzz and brandBasic Qualifications:
At least 8-12 years of creative agency experience (some in-house is okay, as long as it was a great house)A bachelor's degree or equivalent work experiencePreferred Qualifications:
A killer online portfolio with a nice mix of social-first creative, digital, and integrated campaign workA love for (and an active user of) social mediaEnergy, enthusiasm, and a smileWillingness to push your craft, get your hands dirty and make great thingsSocial fluency and a solid understanding of how to drive conversation and engagement across social channelsA natural flare for the unique, the buzz-worthy and the culturally relevantAbility to think strategically and conceptualize creativelyStrong presentation and verbal communication skillsAbility to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
$99,000 - $175,000 a year
An employee's pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, travel requirements, revenue-based metrics, any contractual agreements, and business or organizational needs. The range listed is just one component of DJEH's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, a Paid Time Off policy, and region-specific benefits.
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Assembly is an integrated agency providing purpose-built communications to Microsoft - bringing strategy, creative, research, social and digital, and influencer marketing together to drive tangible business results and advance Microsoft's mission to empower every person and organization on the planet to achieve more.
We advocate for ideas based on real audience insights and sound strategic opportunities and bring them to life with creative executions that earn attention. We are the team behind some of Microsoft's most exciting work across Surface, Xbox, M365, and Windows to name a few. We are the lead agency for the Microsoft brand across social; the global PR agency of record for Xbox; and the influencer agency of record for Xbox, Surface, M365 and Windows. Assembly is also a strategic partner for executive communications across Microsoft Store and several executives across the company.
Our results are a direct reflection of our culture and people - we believe that bringing together diverse perspectives enhance creativity and innovation, and we embrace and celebrate differences both in our organization and through our work. We've partnered with Microsoft for 27 years, across 17 countries around the world. Come be a part of our collective story as we partner with Microsoft to enable each other to achieve more.
Assembly Media was founded in 2014 under DJE Holdings to exclusively service Microsoft. In 2019 our parent agency, Edelman, was recognized by AdAge as one of the top 10 creative companies in the U.S. and recognized as a 2019 Best Place to Work.
Assembly is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage racially and ethnically diverse people, members of the LGBTQ community, veterans, parents, individuals with disabilities and members of any and all protected classes to apply.
At Assembly, we understand diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) transform our colleagues, our company, our clients, and our communities. We are in relentless pursuit of an equitable and inspiring workplace that is respectful of all, reflects and represents the world in which we live, and fosters trust, collaboration and belonging.
Assembly Media Inc., a subsidiary of Daniel J. Edelman Holdings, Inc. is looking for a Vice President (VP) Creative Director, to help lead and direct the Assembly team. This Creative Director will help us make stuff the world wants to talk about. Funny stuff. Gripping stuff. Important stuff. The kind of stuff you'll be proud to put in your book and share on LinkedIn for sure-but also stuff that'll have you telling your friends and parents "we did that." You'll help build a team of creatives and lead idea development from conception to completion, while always raising the bar on creative expression.
The ideal candidate is a business-minded steward of the client relationship and is entrusted and empowered to ensure both the clients' and the agency's business objectives are met. In this role, you will effectively identify and anticipate business problems and help clients solve them through applying deep industry and tactical knowledge. You will effectively manage across teams and help leverage the full suite of Assembly resources while creating a climate that encourages excellence, courage, and integrity.
We want passion. We want excitement. It's brainstorm day so we need your energy and vision. But also, your ideas. Especially your ideas. You'll bounce them off your co-workers, laughing with planners, designers, art directors, strategists to create amazing and enduring work. You are a creator who can run at different speeds and lead projects that require you to stay on top of each twist and turn.
Responsibilities:
Develop and deliver creative concepts and ideas, founded in insights, across all platforms for briefs and new business pitches, as well as work that is consistent with the brand's personality and differentiates the client from the competitionDeliver fresh thinking and innovative creative solutions and relevant, motivating campaigns and platformsUnderstand client's brand and category in order to develop work that is consistent with the brand's personality and will differentiate the client from the competitionRecognizing and developing great ideas and pushing them forward - as the cohesive team lead of art directors, copy editors, designers and more to bring the creative process to lifeWorks hand-in-hand with senior account lead to see projects from ideas to activation, effectively completing projects of high quality within timeframe and budgetWork in conjunction with account teams, planners and strategists to direct the visual/verbal expression of brand building ideas to drive media coverage, buzz and brandBasic Qualifications:
At least 8-12 years of creative agency experience (some in-house is okay, as long as it was a great house)A bachelor's degree or equivalent work experiencePreferred Qualifications:
A killer online portfolio with a nice mix of social-first creative, digital, and integrated campaign workA love for (and an active user of) social mediaEnergy, enthusiasm, and a smileWillingness to push your craft, get your hands dirty and make great thingsSocial fluency and a solid understanding of how to drive conversation and engagement across social channelsA natural flare for the unique, the buzz-worthy and the culturally relevantAbility to think strategically and conceptualize creativelyStrong presentation and verbal communication skillsAbility to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
$99,000 - $175,000 a year
An employee's pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, travel requirements, revenue-based metrics, any contractual agreements, and business or organizational needs. The range listed is just one component of DJEH's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, a Paid Time Off policy, and region-specific benefits.
#LI-KSJ
Assembly is an integrated agency providing purpose-built communications to Microsoft - bringing strategy, creative, research, social and digital, and influencer marketing together to drive tangible business results and advance Microsoft's mission to empower every person and organization on the planet to achieve more.
We advocate for ideas based on real audience insights and sound strategic opportunities and bring them to life with creative executions that earn attention. We are the team behind some of Microsoft's most exciting work across Surface, Xbox, M365, and Windows to name a few. We are the lead agency for the Microsoft brand across social; the global PR agency of record for Xbox; and the influencer agency of record for Xbox, Surface, M365 and Windows. Assembly is also a strategic partner for executive communications across Microsoft Store and several executives across the company.
Our results are a direct reflection of our culture and people - we believe that bringing together diverse perspectives enhance creativity and innovation, and we embrace and celebrate differences both in our organization and through our work. We've partnered with Microsoft for 27 years, across 17 countries around the world. Come be a part of our collective story as we partner with Microsoft to enable each other to achieve more.
Assembly Media was founded in 2014 under DJE Holdings to exclusively service Microsoft. In 2019 our parent agency, Edelman, was recognized by AdAge as one of the top 10 creative companies in the U.S. and recognized as a 2019 Best Place to Work.
Assembly is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage racially and ethnically diverse people, members of the LGBTQ community, veterans, parents, individuals with disabilities and members of any and all protected classes to apply.