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Ring Inc

Creative Director, Art

Ring Inc, Long Island City, New York, United States, 11101


ABOUT THE SPRINGHILL COMPANY:

Increase your chances of an interview by reading the following overview of this role before making an application.Founded by LeBron James and Maverick Carter in 2015, the mission of The SpringHill Company is to empower greatness in every individual – from creators to consumers. We aim to inspire and ignite cultural movements and social progress by amplifying the voices of the unheard through the creation of original brands, co-branded partnerships, multimedia entertainment properties, and products. We create every form of content- scripted and unscripted film and television, social media, experiential and audio. We are developing original consumer products and we partner with large brands on their consumer strategies.ROLE OVERVIEW:The SpringHill Company is seeking an inspiring and dynamic

Creative Director (Art)

to join the team at our brand consultancy, Robot. Hardwired with the SpringHill mission of empowerment, Robot is programmed to extend it to our partners through advertising and marketing support that spans campaigns, content, social, PR, and experiences, both physical and virtual.The ideal candidate is a rising creative leader who is culturally involved, strategically minded, and conceptually driven. They have a passion for sports and lifestyle culture and a demonstrated ability to concept and execute on-brand and on-brief. They have a portfolio of work that demonstrates a diversity of project types including digital, TV, branded content, social, print/OOH, and apparel. They will also be an experienced and engaged manager, capable of leading creative teams across multiple concurrent workstreams.This role collaborates closely with a team of Creative Directors, Strategists, Art Directors, Copywriters. They will lead brainstorming, concepting, and execution across both internal brand properties and partner brands. The ideal candidate can work independently and collaboratively and has experience mentoring mid and junior-level writers and art directors. Candidates must be highly motivated and flexible with the ability to take initiative and collaborate cross-functionally across the company.REPORTS TO:SVP, CreativeResponsibilitiesLead the development of insights-driven creative concepts, content, and storytelling for TSHC brands and partner campaignsCollaborate with other creatives to lead visual design and scalable creative concepting across a variety of projects including: brand logos, guidelines, and toolkits; advertising campaigns; branded content; digital and social media content; print and packaging; merchandise; and presentationsManage a team of Art Directors and Designers to ensure their projects are on-brand and on-trackCollaborate with Strategists, Art Directors, and Copywriters to conceptualize design, copy, and creative work at the highest levelLead development of presentation materials throughout the content development or campaign lifecycleBalance multiple in-house and external client projects, with tight deadlines and often a high volume of workElevate overall work quality by setting increasingly high standards and articulating ambitious creative opportunitiesEstablish and maintain positive relationships with all clients, becoming an expert on our brands, and our brand partners’ culture, products, preferences, and expectationsProvide recommendations on artists, directors, editors, and other creative collaborators as needed for content and campaign projectsCollaborate cross-functionally with TSHC internal teams (brand partnerships, marketing, social, production, etc) to develop strategies and ideas that support the execution of creative concepts within a campaignPromote a positive creative culture through teamwork and leading by exampleCollaborate with Project Managers to prioritize and staff projects (i.e. be able to delegate swiftly and play to the writing team’s respective strengths)Work closely with internal cross-functional teams to create cohesive storytelling, and to ensure cross-functional integration and strategic implementation of TSHC and brand partner’s TOV.Mentor and guide your team toward the goal of accelerating skills progression through a culture of collaboration and knowledge sharingCollaborate with Resourcing team to develop a best-in-class in-house and freelance team of copywriters and content contributorsCollaborate with Director of Creative Operations, VP of Creative, and Chief Creative Officer to define the vision for the writing team and support team in outreach to creative partners and CollaboratorsQualifications10+ years of relevant experience in advertising, marketing, or entertainment2+ years of experience directly managing individuals or teamsMust have an extensive portfolio of creative work that showcases exceptional visual design and graphic skill applied to address complex storytelling challenges across marketing/advertising and/or entertainment and content.Must have a deep understanding and pulse on culture, particularly sports and lifestyle cultureAbility to multitask and handle several creative projects simultaneouslyCritical thinking, creative problem-solving, and excellent communication skills are a mustDeep experience with and comfortable leading client presentations and meetingsProactive, team player with the ability to work in a fast-paced work environmentCan easily adapt to new challenges and think out of the boxPossess an openness to giving and receiving constructive criticismPassion for sports and entertainment requiredBachelor’s degree in related fieldFluent in Adobe creative tools, Google Slides, and Keynote

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