Synectics Inc is hiring: Creative Director-Art in Dallas

Description

• The contract Creative Director is a hands-on expert at crafting dynamic 3D environments, whether designing themselves or directing a team.

• Partner with the AVP and work closely with brand designers, brand managers, sponsorship, experiential, and retail groups (among other BU's) to express our brand across diverse dimensional spaces.

• Closely collaborate with external agency partners in both consultative and conceptual roles leading to best-in-class experiences that elevate our brand and drive business results.

• A proven record of leading complex projects through the creative process; from high-level design strategy and conceptual ideation to refinement and physical+digital executions.

• Will bring our brand to life by infusing storytelling at every touchpoint of the customer journey; including physical environments, large-scale graphics, digital interfaces and share-worthy activations.

• Will be equally proficient at authoring briefs, managing project milestones and mentoring junior designers.

• Will share best practices in the environmental brand space and demonstrate outstanding technical skills using the latest software to quickly and effectively communicate high-level concepts as well as practical solutions.

Qualifications:

• Requires an undergraduate degree in architecture, interior or industrial design or a related discipline.

• Possesses strong strategic and problem-solving skills with a critical eye for detail

• Understands the working dynamics of a brand team and is adept in partnering with brand management and brand strategy.

• Embodies both creative excellence and technical mastery in 3D modeling programs like Rhino, 3DS Max, or other similar software as well at rendering plugins like Vray or others of comparable quality.

• Animation/motion/video skills a bonus!

• Demonstrates strong understanding of human factors, ingress, egress, traffic flow and behavioral psychology throughout the customer journey

• Knowledge of and excitement for experimentation with leading-edge technology (digital, social, AR, VR, xR, LED, OLED, holograms etc.)

• Experience with physical production methods and materials (construction types, materials, lighting, graphic solutions etc.)

• Craves big ideas and beautiful visuals that push beyond the ask

• Passionate about cultivating fresh ideas (no matter who or where they come from) and nurturing a creative culture that inspires others to excel

• 7+ years of experience in environmental or experiential design (which may include experiential marketing, architecture, interior, exhibit, or retail disciplines).

• Embodies both creative excellence and technical mastery in 3D modeling programs like Rhino, 3DS Max, or other similar software as well at rendering plugins like Vray or others of comparable quality. Animation/motion/video skills a bonus!

• Collaborates with external agency partners in both consultative and conceptual roles leading to best-in-class experiences that elevate our brand and drive business results.

• Proficient at reviewing and authoring creative briefs, managing project milestones and presenting work to senior-level executives.

• A Design Portfolio of world-class experiential work is REQUIRED.

• Excellent written and verbal skills and be comfortable presenting to senior-level management.

• Agency experience is a plus.

Benefits:

Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.

Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.