IPG Health is hiring: VP, Creative Director, Art/AREA23 in New York

Basic Information Location: NY NY 622 3rd Posted Date: 08-Oct-2024 Agency: Area 23 Department: Creative Job Number: 44494 Job Type: Regular Posting Locations: United States - New York, New York Work Arrangement: Regular - Hybrid Job Description JOB SUMMARY The VP, Creative Director – ART (VP CD – ART) leads the brand Art team(s) to ensure high quality of content and style to meet the clients’ marketing strategies and objectives. With Copy & cross-functional partners, the VP CD - ART owns responsibility for developing award winning ideas, brand strategy, team development & cohesion, client management, and creative ideation & execution. The VP CD - ART is responsible for career development & management of direct & indirect reports for all workstreams and brands in their portfolio. As officers and senior leaders of the company, the VP CD - ART is an ambassador of the agency internally and externally. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Creative Ideation: Works collaboratively with creative & strategy partners to develop smart, single-minded ideas that are unique and deliver on the strategy. Executional Craft: Skillful visual translation of creative ideas and concepts. Intellectual/technical ability to bring creative ideas to life with high level of attention to detail and the overall aesthetic of a project; ensuring that the final output is compelling, unique, visually stunning and award worthy. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate and communicate with team members in a productive manner to ensure goals are being met and to attain and maintain creative vision outlined for the agency. Client Management: Develop and maintain strong client relationships through demonstrated creative leadership, ability, and successful output. Strategic Thinking: Maintain high-level understanding of client's products, their marketing objectives, and the promotional activities of similar or competitive products to contribute innovative ideas and tactics. Team Management & Development: Leads Art teams on brand(s), providing mentorship/guidance to copy team as needed. Demonstrated ability to hire and retain highly capable people while fostering inclusive and positive culture. Business & Resource Management: Maintains timely & detail oriented approach to administrative duties, ensuring creative team is billable and fully utilized to increase productivity and efficiency. New Business: Grow existing brands and participate in new business to generate additional revenue. Agency & Culture: Participate in internal & external initiatives to elevate agency operations, community & brand. EDUCATION Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Advertising, Visual Communications, Graphic Design, Art and Design or related field. EXPERIENCE 12+ years in Visual Communications, Graphic Design, Art Direction and Design or related field. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES In addition to resume, comprehensive digital portfolio demonstrating creative ability required. Software: Fluent in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PPT, Teams) or equivalent. Fluent in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator). General Pharma Advertising Industry Knowledge Preferred. Expert Art Direction aptitude (Strategy, Concepting, Creative Tools/Systems, Execution). Expert Financial Management & resourcing acumen. Expert level ability to implement strategic thinking & problem solving. Expert knowledge of Art and Design principles across media channels. Strong written and verbal communication. Strong Leadership and People Management ability. Strong multi-tasking and prioritization ability. COMPETENCIES Leadership: Demonstrates a stabilizing and authoritative presence that engenders team confidence, inspires & motivates, and communicates clear vision that moves everyone toward common goal. Collaboration: Ability to work effectively in a team environment to build and foster collaborative environment. Creativity: Develop & articulate out-of-the-box, innovative ideas aligned with brand objectives and strategy. Motivation: Possesses an ability to motivate others to work toward the ideal results. Communication: Expresses ideas with confidence, professionalism, and passion. Organization: Manages time, proactively finds the resources needed to get the job done, ensures work is completed on time. Problem-Solving: Delivers decisive solutions and takes the necessary action to implement them. Business Management: Creates clear goals, identifies proper resources, and delegates responsibilities to foster a collaborative environment. Interpersonal Skills: Works effectively in a team environment and builds relationships with others. People Management: Coaches to develop capabilities beyond their job duties. Professionalism: Maintains professional and a non-political stance at all times, putting what’s best for company and clients first. New Business Pitching: Adept in leading/participating in new business pitch process to generate additional revenue. Negotiation & Persuasion: Convinces others to present one's viewpoint in such a way that makes an impact and is accepted by others. Accountability: Demonstrates and communicates a high level of ownership and commitment to achieving results; Takes responsibility for one's own actions and decisions, and their consequences. SALARY RANGE: $170,000 to $240,000 annually. The salary range for this position is noted within this job posting. Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position; market considerations; budgetary considerations; tenure and standing with the company (applicable to current employees); as well as the employee’s/applicant’s background, pertinent experience, and qualifications. For U.S. Job Seekers: It is the policy of IPG Health and any of its affiliates to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law. EOE/AA/M/D/V/F. #J-18808-Ljbffr