AGAIN Interactive is hiring: Creative Director in Morristown

AGAIN Interactive is a results-driven digital marketing agency seeking a full-time Creative Director with a strong branding, digital content, and multi-channel marketing background to lead and inspire our creative team.

Candidate must be available to be on-site up to 3 days a week in Morristown, NJ.

The creative director will be essential in guiding the creative strategy and execution of marketing communication efforts in the digital and social media arena. This individual will be responsible for setting the tone for the creative department, helping to grow the company’s book of business through pitch and sales efforts, and fostering the creative team’s growth as professionals.

As a small- to mid-sized agency, the creative leadership role at AGAIN will also require this individual to be very hands-on and participate in the direction of design and copy and in the execution of programs, particularly those of significant importance to the agency.

The creative director will serve as a coach, teacher, and mentor to the rest of the creative team, working with copywriters, designers, account managers, and campaign analysts to determine the ideal creative direction for each of AGAIN’s client engagements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Create engaging social and digital content across specific platforms for a diverse range of industry verticals
• Lead the overall growth and development of the creative capabilities across the agency by executing fresh, innovative concepts that enhance response strategies and achieve client objectives
• Contribute to insights and strategic direction of Creative Briefs
• Contribute to the strategic and creative development of the agency’s new business development efforts
• Work collaboratively with the account and production team to prepare estimates and ensure that internal and client deliverables are executed on time
• Ensure that all creative work aligns with the client's objectives and adheres to strategies outlined in the brief, while also meeting deadlines and staying within budget
• Be the leader of the creative team and build a culture of teamwork and professional development
• Quality control, including proofing, reviewing, measuring, and evaluating creative output and project processes
• Manage and lead the agency's creative team, providing constructive feedback and oversight to ensure that their work meets the agency's high standards and exceeds client expectations.
• Hire and train creative staff
• Manage outside resources, including vendors, photographers, printers, and freelancers
• Contribute positively to AGAIN’s award-winning company culture (We have fun here!)

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• 10+ years of experience in digital design, branding development, multichannel marketing concepts, leading multi-channel B2B and B2C brand initiatives, and agency experience with a strong background in creative direction, team management, and client relations
• Proven leadership and management skills as a creative director or in a similar creative role
• Understands digital media best practices with the ability to guide internal and external teams through the design process while using metrics to shape digital strategy
• Excellent and commanding presentation skills 
• Ability to manage several projects and priorities, work on fast turnaround projects, and prioritize and delegate work to meet deadlines
• Mastery of Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft Office 365 with a strong skill set in creative copywriting, design, motion graphics, and video production
• Passionate, communicative, and flexible
• Gets genuinely giddy about branding, design, social media, and emerging technologies
• Doesn’t mind travel
• Maintains a healthy sense of humor

To apply, please email your portfolio (as a PDF or link) and resume to careers@againinteractive.com.

ABOUT AGAIN

AGAIN Interactive (http://againinteractive.com) is an award-winning agency partner for brands that want real business results from their digital marketing. We were awarded one of Ad Age's Top 5 Best Places to Work in 2019 and love to allow our energetic work culture (http://www.instagram.com/againsocial) to spread throughout everything we do. We believe everyone can push their creativity to new heights, and we strive to make that process fun for all involved. We're also all avid learners and self-starters who are driven by endless curiosity for new ways to achieve success for our clients. Finding pathways to success is the hook we hang our hats on each and every day. 

AGAIN BENEFITS

• Hybrid Work Schedule
• Top Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• 401(k) with a 5% Company Match
• Generous PTO plus 9-12 Paid Holidays
• Training and Development Opportunities
• Company Laptop (Apple) Provided
• Company Smartphone Provided (or reimbursement for the use of personal phone)
• $50,000 Group Term Life, Voluntary Term Life, Short and Long Term Disability
• Free Parking for Morristown NJ Office
• Free Lunch Thursdays
• Fun Company Events and Volunteer Opportunities