FifthColor is hiring: Director of Creative in Sheboygan Falls

OverviewFifthColor’s Director of Creative leads our dynamic creative team of graphic designers, photographers, videographers, pre-press technicians, 3D modelers, and animators. This role involves overseeing all creative processes and outputs, ensuring top-notch quality and coherence across various mediums, client projects, and business segments. The Director of Creative takes a visionary approach to steer our creative department towards outstanding, impactful marketing solutions.RESPONSIBILITIESLead the creative team, fostering an environment that maximizes creativity and innovation.Develop and implement creative strategies that enhance our clients’ brands and marketing objectives.Push the creative team to set and meet stretch goals that enhance their personal capability and overall product output.Oversee creative projects from start to finish:Define project scope and estimates with the team.Maintain proactive and transparent communication with clients and internal teams.Manage project administration, including budget tracking and contingency planning.Ensure cross-functional collaboration for seamless project execution.Collaborate with other directors to ensure projects are aligned with client goals, ensuring creative briefs are filled out thoroughly prior to handing off to the appropriate creative team member for execution.Work closely with the client services team to ensure client needs and expectations are met.Oversee the coordination of shoots by the photo and video team, ensuring shoots are scheduled promptly and time is properly tracked.Manage departmental budgets, ensuring efficient use of resources.Assist the VP of Marketing in providing creative solutions to departmental hurdles, including finding new opportunities to increase team efficiency.Establish and maintain high standards for all creative outputs.Review and approve all creative materials before they are delivered to clients.Use best judgment to seek additional team feedback where applicable.Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients.Present creative concepts and ideas directly to clients.Recruit, train, and mentor creative staff.Promote continuous learning and professional development within the team.Establish accountability measures within the team, setting clear expectations and holding them responsible.Effectively manage workload by strategically assigning projects to the creative team.Establish a system to keep shared workspaces and equipment clean and organized.Stay up to date on the latest trends in design, technology, and marketing.Incorporate innovative practices and techniques into creative projects, including the use of AI.Push creative limits and consistently pitch new creative concepts to clients and the internal team.QUALIFICATIONSBachelor’s degree in graphic design, fine arts, or a related field.Minimum of 5 years of experience in a creative leadership role. Experience in an agency setting is preferred but not required.Extensive portfolio showcasing expertise across multiple disciplines (design, photography, videography, 3D modeling, animation, studio art).Proven track record of managing large-scale projects and leading a creative team.Strong understanding of branding, marketing, and promotional strategies.Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.Job Type: Full-timePay: $70,000.00 - $100,000.00 per yearBenefits:401(k)Dental insuranceEmployee discountFlexible scheduleHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid time offVision insuranceSchedule:Monday to FridayLicense/Certification:Driver's License (Preferred)Ability to Commute:Sheboygan Falls, WI 53085 (Required)Ability to Relocate:Sheboygan Falls, WI 53085: Relocate before starting work (Required)Work Location: In person#J-18808-Ljbffr