Creative Director

Chase Design Group is currently seeking a Creative Director to join the New York City studio!This individual will be responsible for driving the vision for design communication and design execution for a global CPG brand (NA region) internally and externally. Within their role they will be responsible for developing original creative design concepts and approaches, overseeing multiple projects through execution, and directly managing a team of designers. The Creative Director will also contribute to overall account and brand strategies, drive the collaborative efforts of the project’s creative, and participate in hands-on creation of designs and/or design elements. The Creative Director will participate and present in client meetings and manage the creative conversation during briefing meetings with the client, through feedback and design development, and in wrap up meetings for all projects.The Creative Director will report directly to the Chief Creative Officer of the company and will work fluidly with the CEO, Director of Accounts-NY, and the Production Team to ensure smooth workflow and exceptional end results.This position requires a hands-on team member who will use their skills as an active member of the design and creative team. An “on-the-boards” attitude and skill level are necessary in order to achieve in our environment.Responsibilities

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Develop and deliver thought leadership and creative solutions that strengthen clients’ market distinction and leadership positionArticulate and defend conceptual and directional choicesCultivate creative branding and packaging strategiesPromote continual creative improvement and actively contribute to a culture of innovation, excellence, and accountabilityInspire and motivate creative teams and serve as overall creative lead and manage creative teams on and across all client projects in the New York officeLead and mentor junior creative staff through critique of their work to maintain exceptional creative quality and award-winning workEnsure ongoing alignment with the overall creative vision of the ECD and the organization as a wholeDirect all phases of creative work from concept through productionManage creative resources to ensure best use of talent and executional skillsParticipate personally in hands-on design creationInterface with production to understand final specifications and ensure that the design intent can be realized in the final productMinimum Requirements

5+ years in a director roleMust be available to work in the EST time zoneStrong leadership, creative, and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to lead and manage both the client and project team decisively and proactivelyDirect experience with branding strategy and packaging designExperience working with Global CPG OrganizationsSpecific strength in public speaking/presentationProven record of maintaining successful client relationships and delivering strategic creative solutions for branding and packagingAbility to think strategically, act quickly, multi-task, and drive processes and decisions to closure to meet both the company’s and client’s goals and objectivesAbility to understand existing brand, marketing strategies, and business and communications objectives, or to work with clients and teams to either clarify or define these gating discussionsDeep understanding of the design, dynamics and mechanics that drive branding and consumer packaging industryMust have the ability to travel in support of client workBenefits

Flexible & Entrepreneurial Working EnvironmentEmployee Events, Lunches, Outings, and MoreMedical, Dental and Vision InsuranceMonthly employer contributionsEmployee medical reimbursement programVacation Leave (increases with tenure) and Sick LeaveMajor Federal HolidaysTwo Week EOY Office ClosureSummer FridaysPaid Parental Leave401(k) with Employer MatchBasic Life & AD&D InsuranceEnd of Year Discretionary Bonus (based on overall annual studio profitability and individual performance)Annual Educational Development ReimbursementBase Salary Range:

150k - 175kOur Company

Chase Design Group is a strategically driven creative agency with offices in New York, Los Angeles, and Bristol UK. As a creatively versatile, team-oriented group we are able to take on diverse projects that challenge us creatively and keep our work exciting. We work with multiple global brands and have a strong focus on strategy and creative development for small and large consumer-packaged goods companies, including Procter & Gamble, PepsiCo, and Nestlé, among many other brands.

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