Barkley is hiring: Associate Creative Director, Art in Chicago

We're looking for a creative sergeant with a contagious love for problem solving. Somebody who knows the importance of craft, going beyond briefs and takes pride in helping everybody around them make great work.Our future ACD Art is a concept-machine that uses their design skills to turn good ideas into holy-crap experiences. In return for being a creative force-multiplier, we'll set you up with an amazing writer to work on national QSR brands among other accounts - on 360 work and things that aren't even a thing yet.Ready, Willing and Equipped To:Be based out of our Chicago office in a hybrid schedule Mentor more junior members of the teamGain a thorough understanding of the client's business and industryLead a piece of business with passion, vision and maturityPresent to clients and sell workBuild relationships within BarkleyOKRP and with clientsMake amazing work - both as a leader and a doerPerformance Standards:Client communication plan and campaign objectives are metCreative work is outstanding and on strategyStrong design skills in addition to creating unique visual solutions through the mixed media of pop and subculturesWork is on target, on time, and within budgetClient and agency management express confidence in leadership abilitiesWise, responsible decision making abilityClient satisfaction ratings are highBarkleyOKRP's Commitment to Diversity & InclusionWe believe being radically diverse and inclusive is the key to becoming one of the world's great creative idea companies. By embracing everything that makes our partners who they are and what makes them unique to the world around them, we create the conditions and capacity to help creative, original thinking thrive. BarkleyOKRP is committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging as part of our corporate strategic goals, supported by a formal DEI+B program, Employee Resource Groups, Director of Diversity leadership and agency commitment to The Brand Lab, Creative Accelerator, Fellowship, MAIP, and BLAC.