Schermer
Associate Creative Director
Schermer, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400
SCHERMER is looking for an Associate Creative Director (ACD) to help lead our creative team. The primary role of the ACD is to assist in setting forth the creative vision, strategy and execution for our strategic array of B2B clients whose products and services create better lives for people, better work for organizations, and a better world for us all.Reporting to the VP of Creative and Content, this position requires you to be a self-motivated problem-solver, design thinker, and an inspirational leader with empathy and resolve. You will be responsible for the work produced by the creative team for assigned clients, working with and leading a team of art directors, designers, content strategists, copywriters, contractors, and production specialists.
Primary Responsibilities
Direct the development of creative ideas and strategies through copywriting, design, motion, and other production means.Drive the development of engaging experiences and frameworks that drive work forward, meet internal + external goals, and achieve client marketing objectives.Demonstrate strong visual design and storytelling expertise to concept, produce, and deliver beautiful and purposeful designs for clients.Lead polished client presentations that demonstrate a clear vision of how the work is on strategy and addresses the client and buyer challenge(s).Understand how brand feeds into all activities and experiences for strategy, copy, design, and delivery, as well as how it connects buyers across the landscape of various marketing channels and touchpoints (web, social, product, print, etc.).Participate in client meetings and presentations, working alongside account and strategy teams to make strategic recommendations and foster collaborative conversations.Use a strong creative vision to shape and develop multi-disciplinary campaigns across all media types; has a strong knowledge of the digital landscape.Direct designers, art directors, content strategists, copywriters, contractors, and vendors throughout development of concepts, refinement, production, and final delivery.Ensure quality and preparation of deliverables for handoff to developers, production vendors, printers, clients, etc.Work seamlessly with account, strategy, experience, developer, and project management teams; be the voice of the creative team for both internal and external audiences.Juggle multiple initiatives with a strong ability to prioritize and manage tactics within a strategy.Be engaged and a true team player - working thoughtfully with others.Characteristics:Constantly Curious.
Takes initiative in solving problems, staying relevant within your discipline (industry trends and best practices), understanding your clients and their buyers, and proactively searching out new and innovative ideas across the landscape of creative solutions.Purposefully Passionate.
Leverages a human-centered approach to design by blurring the lines between emotional and rational decision-making for B2B buyers. Relentlessly pursues a deep understanding of buyers to help them build confidence, solve problems, and make decisions effortlessly.Ambitious Around Ambiguity.
Embraces the fluid nature of solving challenges through research and strategy that might shift priorities and solutions throughout the process. Feels confident in speaking to these shifts and creates solutions that prove out the benefits.
Skills & Requirements:
Minimum 8 years of agency experience.Expert skills in the full range of Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and Microsoft Office; motion and/or video skills a plus, but not required.Strong understanding of brand experiences and how they connect across the landscape of various marketing channels and touchpoints (web, social, product, print, etc.).Solid portfolio demonstrating passion, creativity, and problem-solving.Must effectively lead teams, work independently, and collaborate with others.Strong presentation skills to sell conceptual ideas internally and to clients.Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills; effectively manages time and concurrent initiatives.Collaborate with account teams to interpret client needs and solidify direction.Collaborate with project management teams to create scopes of work, timelines, and identify proper resources.Must help build upon and foster a culture of inclusivity, knowledge sharing, and entrepreneurial thinking.
About SCHERMER:We offer a competitive salary, and our benefits package includes health, dental, vision, disability & life insurances, 401k plan with 100% match, robust PTO, parking stipend, hybrid in-office/remote work environment, professional development stipend, and a culture of empathy and service. Schermer's team works best together, but with flexibility: we're remote on Mondays and Fridays, and in the office Tuesday-Thursday in Minneapolis, MN. Local candidates only.SCHERMER is a Minneapolis-based integrated B2B marketing agency that is recognized locally and nationally as one of the best-of-the-best in B-to-B. Chief Marketer recognized us as one of the top 200 brand engagement & activation agencies in the U.S. in 2020, and in 2019, B2B Marketing ranked us a Top 25 agency, we finished Runner-Up for the Association of National Advertisers' B2B Agency of the Year and were just one of 40 agencies profiled by Forrester in its first ever NA B2B Agency Report.We're not a traditional ad agency; we're a Relevance Partner that creates buyer-driven, business-driving brand, demand and digital experiences for B2B companies like Solventum, ADP, Cargill, Dupont Water Solutions, GE, Pearson VUE, Red Wing Shoes/Red Wing for Business, Resideo (formerly Honeywell Homes), SAP and Thomson Reuters. Learn more about our work and our team at www.schermer.co
Primary Responsibilities
Direct the development of creative ideas and strategies through copywriting, design, motion, and other production means.Drive the development of engaging experiences and frameworks that drive work forward, meet internal + external goals, and achieve client marketing objectives.Demonstrate strong visual design and storytelling expertise to concept, produce, and deliver beautiful and purposeful designs for clients.Lead polished client presentations that demonstrate a clear vision of how the work is on strategy and addresses the client and buyer challenge(s).Understand how brand feeds into all activities and experiences for strategy, copy, design, and delivery, as well as how it connects buyers across the landscape of various marketing channels and touchpoints (web, social, product, print, etc.).Participate in client meetings and presentations, working alongside account and strategy teams to make strategic recommendations and foster collaborative conversations.Use a strong creative vision to shape and develop multi-disciplinary campaigns across all media types; has a strong knowledge of the digital landscape.Direct designers, art directors, content strategists, copywriters, contractors, and vendors throughout development of concepts, refinement, production, and final delivery.Ensure quality and preparation of deliverables for handoff to developers, production vendors, printers, clients, etc.Work seamlessly with account, strategy, experience, developer, and project management teams; be the voice of the creative team for both internal and external audiences.Juggle multiple initiatives with a strong ability to prioritize and manage tactics within a strategy.Be engaged and a true team player - working thoughtfully with others.Characteristics:Constantly Curious.
Takes initiative in solving problems, staying relevant within your discipline (industry trends and best practices), understanding your clients and their buyers, and proactively searching out new and innovative ideas across the landscape of creative solutions.Purposefully Passionate.
Leverages a human-centered approach to design by blurring the lines between emotional and rational decision-making for B2B buyers. Relentlessly pursues a deep understanding of buyers to help them build confidence, solve problems, and make decisions effortlessly.Ambitious Around Ambiguity.
Embraces the fluid nature of solving challenges through research and strategy that might shift priorities and solutions throughout the process. Feels confident in speaking to these shifts and creates solutions that prove out the benefits.
Skills & Requirements:
Minimum 8 years of agency experience.Expert skills in the full range of Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and Microsoft Office; motion and/or video skills a plus, but not required.Strong understanding of brand experiences and how they connect across the landscape of various marketing channels and touchpoints (web, social, product, print, etc.).Solid portfolio demonstrating passion, creativity, and problem-solving.Must effectively lead teams, work independently, and collaborate with others.Strong presentation skills to sell conceptual ideas internally and to clients.Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills; effectively manages time and concurrent initiatives.Collaborate with account teams to interpret client needs and solidify direction.Collaborate with project management teams to create scopes of work, timelines, and identify proper resources.Must help build upon and foster a culture of inclusivity, knowledge sharing, and entrepreneurial thinking.
About SCHERMER:We offer a competitive salary, and our benefits package includes health, dental, vision, disability & life insurances, 401k plan with 100% match, robust PTO, parking stipend, hybrid in-office/remote work environment, professional development stipend, and a culture of empathy and service. Schermer's team works best together, but with flexibility: we're remote on Mondays and Fridays, and in the office Tuesday-Thursday in Minneapolis, MN. Local candidates only.SCHERMER is a Minneapolis-based integrated B2B marketing agency that is recognized locally and nationally as one of the best-of-the-best in B-to-B. Chief Marketer recognized us as one of the top 200 brand engagement & activation agencies in the U.S. in 2020, and in 2019, B2B Marketing ranked us a Top 25 agency, we finished Runner-Up for the Association of National Advertisers' B2B Agency of the Year and were just one of 40 agencies profiled by Forrester in its first ever NA B2B Agency Report.We're not a traditional ad agency; we're a Relevance Partner that creates buyer-driven, business-driving brand, demand and digital experiences for B2B companies like Solventum, ADP, Cargill, Dupont Water Solutions, GE, Pearson VUE, Red Wing Shoes/Red Wing for Business, Resideo (formerly Honeywell Homes), SAP and Thomson Reuters. Learn more about our work and our team at www.schermer.co