Creative Director Job at Czarnowski GmbH in Plano

Plano, TX 7600 Windrose Ave Floor 2 Plano, TX 75024, USA Czarnowski is one of the four studios of the Czarnowski Collective. It combines operations, strategy, design, and fabrication to create exhibits and events that engage communities, generate brand enthusiasm, and educate consumers. It’s been over 75 years since we opened our doors, but we’re still not resting on our reputation or accolades. We’re wondering “what if...” anticipating what’s next and embracing our role within the Czarnowski Collective as forward-thinkers for forward-thinking brands. Joining the Czarnowski Collective means the opportunity to be more than a number, more than a job title, more than a spectator. We are a collective of dreamers and thinkers, doers, and makers…and we’re searching for more of the same to join the ranks. The Purpose: The Creative Director shapes immersive brand experiences by aligning creative concepts with strategic goals. They transform audience insights into compelling narratives and lead the development of memorable, interactive elements that resonate with target audiences. Through collaboration and data-driven refinement, they ensure that each experience is impactful, on-brand, and strategically effective. The Job: Strategic Visioning and Brand Alignment: Translate brand goals, values, and messaging into immersive experiences. They develop concepts that resonate emotionally with target audiences, ensuring every touchpoint aligns with the brand's identity and vision. Audience Insights and Storytelling: Conduct audience research, market trends, and cultural insights to craft compelling narratives. Understanding the audience’s behaviors, needs, and aspirations to build connections through experiences that are meaningful and memorable. Concept Development and Ideation: From the initial brainstorming to the final concept, lead the ideation process. Conceptualize unique, interactive elements that can differentiate the brand, utilizing visuals, digital touchpoints, and physical spaces to drive engagement. Collaboration Across Disciplines: Work closely with designers, project managers, and marketing teams, to guide the execution of ideas, ensuring the final output reflects the strategic and creative vision while meeting technical, logistical, and financial constraints. Measurement and Optimization: Post-experience, assess success metrics to measure impact. This includes gathering feedback, analyzing engagement, and refining strategies for future projects, ensuring each activation is more effective than the last. The Person: 10+ years of industry experience Ability to understand a brand at its core and then translate it into other experiential mediums Exceptional design aesthetics and ability to constantly adapt to meet a breadth of brand styles and mediums Exceptional communication, organization, and presentation skills, both internal and external High performance/high productivity mentality User Experience (UX) Design Understanding of photography and image manipulation techniques Knowledge in software’s such as but not limited to: Adobe Creative Cloud: Proficiency in Adobe software such as Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Adobe XD. Web Design and Development Tools: Understanding of web design and development tools and languages like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Prototyping Tools: Familiarity with prototyping tools like Sketch, Figma, or Adobe XD to create interactive digital prototypes. Ability to work collaboratively with a creative team Organizational skills Exceptional time management skills - ability to balance multiple projects at one time while ensuring quality and consistency. 3D knowledge is a plus Mandatory Application Materials: Current resume A design portfolio including completed projects that clearly demonstrate the skills outlined above What we offer: Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits effective within 30 days (or less) of your start date 401K matching with no vesting period (you are fully vested as of day 1) Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid Holidays Collaborative Work Environment Collective Culture Core Values: We recognize that the success of our business rests with the skills and efforts of our people, and in return for their contributions, our employees can expect a flexible work environment that delivers on the 10 principles that define our company culture: We celebrate creativity, curiosity, innovation, and imagination. We are humble and respectful. We act with honesty and integrity. We empower and trust one another. We embrace individuality and an entrepreneurial spirit. We champion initiatives that bolster diversity, equity, and inclusion. We prioritize safe, ethical, and sustainable business practices. We foster a culture of meritocracy - rewarding skills and abilities, instead of influence. We don’t take ourselves too seriously. Through several existing and future initiatives, Czarnowski Collective is exploring thoughtful and creative ways to embrace individuality, and more effectively champion diversity, equity, and inclusion across our network. EEO Statement: Czarnowski Collective is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We don't just accept difference – we honor, nurture, and celebrate it! All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We don’t discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. #J-18808-Ljbffr