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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 Director is a content-machine that uses their design skills to turn good ideas into holy-crap experiences. In this position, you'll focus on producing work that fuels brands every. single. day. You'll oversee a group of more junior creatives and provide direction, hone craft, and help with development. And you'll be surrounded by a team that's just as passionate about creating individual touch points for consumers.Responsibilities:Client communication plan and campaign objectives are met. Creative work is outstanding and on strategy. Work is on target, on time, and within budget. Account management morale on the account is positive, related to the creative relationship. Client and agency management express confidence in leadership abilities. Wise, responsible decision-making ability. Contribute to the culture and build team camaraderie toward an open, honest, judgment-free environment where team members feel valued and empowered. Push for brilliant and unfamiliar concepts that make clients uncomfortable (in a good way). Consistently deliver what they want, just in a way they didn't expect it. Keep up-to-date on what is trending and implement it relevantly into the work. Campaign objectives are metWork is on target, on time and within budgetDemonstrates responsible decision makingManages expectations both up and down within teamQualifications:Willing to be based out of or relocate to Kansas City, MO metro area. Relocation assistance is offered to candidates willing to relocateMentor more junior members of the team Lead a piece of business with passion, vision, and maturity Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities, adhering to timelines in a fast-paced environment with high client expectations. Curious, creative and solution-focused. Excellent time management, organizational and communication skills. Collaborative and works well with others, while still taking independent initiative. BarkleyOKRP'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 DEIB program, Employee Resource Groups, Director of Diversity leadership and agency commitment to The Brand Lab, Creative Accelerator, Fellowship, MAIP, and BLAC.