Grey MidWest
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GREY , we create Famously Effective ideas that move people, business, and the world forward - harnessing the power of creativity to solve business problems - for the world's most influential brands. Our core values - creativity, unity, empathy, and service - power the work we do in each of our 25+ studios across six continents.
POSITION OVERVIEW
As an Associate Creative Director, you will be a team leader responsible for producing superior content across all channels for both existing and potential clients. You will create and oversee creative execution, ensuring teams deliver high-quality, strategically aligned work while managing multiple projects, timelines, and creative resources. You will play an integral role in presenting concepts to clients and guiding them through production. Additionally, you will push the team to take creative risks, ensuring work is persuasive, unexpected, and exceeds client expectations in both concept and execution.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the client's brand and the overall industry by leading in the briefing, concept, copy, and execution of cross-channel initiatives. Inspire copy and creative direction and provide "hands on" support and an advisory role throughout all projects. Possess highly advanced writing skills to effectively present a point of view, using logic, fact, and a compelling storyline. Have ability to research and develop new tone of voice guidelines for brands, as well as write comprehensive guidelines. Provide creative copy direction and feedback to creative teams that ensures all creative work aligns with the client's objectives and strategies outlined in the brief. Partner with Account and Strategy teams to ensure that the task is clear strategically at briefing stage, that the deliverables & timelines are clear, and that the needs of the client are being met. Participate in and/or lead client meetings/presentations and develop client relationships. Take direction from creative leaders on creative development; take guidance and rework appropriately. Work collaboratively with Account and Production team to maintain budgets and ensure that internal or client deliverables are executed on time. Set an example for the larger team through establishing high creative standards and overall involvement in the larger agency initiatives. Develop junior teams with careful and consistent feedback, mentorship, and model behavior. Assist with onboarding junior employees-training them on team, agency, and client procedures. Remain current on latest creative trends globally. Stay curious about award shows, past and present case studies, production companies, and everything that is being created by some of the best people and companies in our industry. Only by gaining an understanding of what kind of work moves you, and what it takes to get there, will you then be able to create work that moves others. Stay on top of the latest technological advancements, including design software, digital tools, and platforms, to enhance creative processes and deliver innovative solutions. Remain curious about pop culture, social media trends, and your audience's interests and behaviors in order to infuse culturally relevant elements into briefs and campaigns. Bring the outside world into our work, so our brands can join the conversation. WHAT YOU WILL NEED
At least 7+ years of industry experience in a well-established, creative role with a proven track record Agency experience working across all channels Strong creative portfolio highlighting relevant/category experience Solid verbal communication skills, with experience presenting to all levels of clients Experience working with large teams in client-facing role Excellent written and presentation skills Ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment WHO YOU ARE
Creative: Putting together two things to create a third thing no one's ever seen before Productive: Acting on ideas to make things happen and get stuff done Collaborative: Focused on the greater good versus personal gain Adaptable: Ready and able to embrace change
At
Grey Group
,
we believe that being diverse, equitable, and inclusive means we will be a company where ideas reflect, connect to, and impact culture because we are a place where everyone can fully participate in the work of making our ideas creative, famous, and therefore effective in the world-and where every person is valued for distinctive skills, experiences, and perspectives. This is supported by committed leadership, studio values, behaviors, policies, and procedures that promote a culture where everyone's difference is valued.
Grey Group
is a place where who you are-your race, ethnicity, nationality, age, physical and mental abilities, sexual orientation, gender/gender identity, religious beliefs, political beliefs, socioeconomic status, family status-will not cause disparity in your experience, but instead will energize your creativity and become an important and beneficial part of the work you do.
At
GREY
we believe that being diverse, equitable and inclusive means we will be a company where ideas reflect, connect to, and impact culture because we are a place where everyone can fully participate in the work of making our ideas creative, famous and therefore effective in the world. Where every person is valued for distinctive skills, experiences and perspectives. It is supported by committed leadership, studio values, behaviors, policies and procedures that promote a culture where everyone's difference is valued.
GREY
is a place where who you are - your race, ethnicity, nationality, age, physical and mental abilities, sexual orientation, gender/gender identity, religious beliefs, political beliefs, socioeconomic status, family status - will not cause disparity in your experience, but instead energizes your creativity and becomes an important and beneficial part of the work you do.
Please be aware of the possibility of recruiting fraud.
GREY
does not conduct interviews via instant messaging platforms and will never request personal financial information such as bank account numbers, credit card information, or payment of any kind during the hiring process. All legitimate communication will come from an official @ GREY. com email address. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it to us immediately. Stay vigilant and protect your personal information.
GREY , we create Famously Effective ideas that move people, business, and the world forward - harnessing the power of creativity to solve business problems - for the world's most influential brands. Our core values - creativity, unity, empathy, and service - power the work we do in each of our 25+ studios across six continents.
POSITION OVERVIEW
As an Associate Creative Director, you will be a team leader responsible for producing superior content across all channels for both existing and potential clients. You will create and oversee creative execution, ensuring teams deliver high-quality, strategically aligned work while managing multiple projects, timelines, and creative resources. You will play an integral role in presenting concepts to clients and guiding them through production. Additionally, you will push the team to take creative risks, ensuring work is persuasive, unexpected, and exceeds client expectations in both concept and execution.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the client's brand and the overall industry by leading in the briefing, concept, copy, and execution of cross-channel initiatives. Inspire copy and creative direction and provide "hands on" support and an advisory role throughout all projects. Possess highly advanced writing skills to effectively present a point of view, using logic, fact, and a compelling storyline. Have ability to research and develop new tone of voice guidelines for brands, as well as write comprehensive guidelines. Provide creative copy direction and feedback to creative teams that ensures all creative work aligns with the client's objectives and strategies outlined in the brief. Partner with Account and Strategy teams to ensure that the task is clear strategically at briefing stage, that the deliverables & timelines are clear, and that the needs of the client are being met. Participate in and/or lead client meetings/presentations and develop client relationships. Take direction from creative leaders on creative development; take guidance and rework appropriately. Work collaboratively with Account and Production team to maintain budgets and ensure that internal or client deliverables are executed on time. Set an example for the larger team through establishing high creative standards and overall involvement in the larger agency initiatives. Develop junior teams with careful and consistent feedback, mentorship, and model behavior. Assist with onboarding junior employees-training them on team, agency, and client procedures. Remain current on latest creative trends globally. Stay curious about award shows, past and present case studies, production companies, and everything that is being created by some of the best people and companies in our industry. Only by gaining an understanding of what kind of work moves you, and what it takes to get there, will you then be able to create work that moves others. Stay on top of the latest technological advancements, including design software, digital tools, and platforms, to enhance creative processes and deliver innovative solutions. Remain curious about pop culture, social media trends, and your audience's interests and behaviors in order to infuse culturally relevant elements into briefs and campaigns. Bring the outside world into our work, so our brands can join the conversation. WHAT YOU WILL NEED
At least 7+ years of industry experience in a well-established, creative role with a proven track record Agency experience working across all channels Strong creative portfolio highlighting relevant/category experience Solid verbal communication skills, with experience presenting to all levels of clients Experience working with large teams in client-facing role Excellent written and presentation skills Ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment WHO YOU ARE
Creative: Putting together two things to create a third thing no one's ever seen before Productive: Acting on ideas to make things happen and get stuff done Collaborative: Focused on the greater good versus personal gain Adaptable: Ready and able to embrace change
At
Grey Group
,
we believe that being diverse, equitable, and inclusive means we will be a company where ideas reflect, connect to, and impact culture because we are a place where everyone can fully participate in the work of making our ideas creative, famous, and therefore effective in the world-and where every person is valued for distinctive skills, experiences, and perspectives. This is supported by committed leadership, studio values, behaviors, policies, and procedures that promote a culture where everyone's difference is valued.
Grey Group
is a place where who you are-your race, ethnicity, nationality, age, physical and mental abilities, sexual orientation, gender/gender identity, religious beliefs, political beliefs, socioeconomic status, family status-will not cause disparity in your experience, but instead will energize your creativity and become an important and beneficial part of the work you do.
At
GREY
we believe that being diverse, equitable and inclusive means we will be a company where ideas reflect, connect to, and impact culture because we are a place where everyone can fully participate in the work of making our ideas creative, famous and therefore effective in the world. Where every person is valued for distinctive skills, experiences and perspectives. It is supported by committed leadership, studio values, behaviors, policies and procedures that promote a culture where everyone's difference is valued.
GREY
is a place where who you are - your race, ethnicity, nationality, age, physical and mental abilities, sexual orientation, gender/gender identity, religious beliefs, political beliefs, socioeconomic status, family status - will not cause disparity in your experience, but instead energizes your creativity and becomes an important and beneficial part of the work you do.
Please be aware of the possibility of recruiting fraud.
GREY
does not conduct interviews via instant messaging platforms and will never request personal financial information such as bank account numbers, credit card information, or payment of any kind during the hiring process. All legitimate communication will come from an official @ GREY. com email address. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it to us immediately. Stay vigilant and protect your personal information.