Group Creative Director, gotham
Mccann Erickson SA - Long Island City, New York, United States, 11101Work at Mccann Erickson SA
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Below covers everything you need to know about what this opportunity entails, as well as what is expected from applicants.What you'll do:• Partner with Business Leadership and Strategy to translate creative briefs and develop thoughtful, conceptual, integrated campaigns inclusive of film, print and social• Lead and participate in discussions regarding brand behaviors, knowing when to adjust the tone of voice and visual approach as needed• Actively present creative work to internal and external teams, partnering up with account and client leads on new projects• Carry projects from initial creative concept through execution and release• Creatively lead on-set production for film, print and social in partnership with Production• Collaborate with producers, directors, animators, and designers• Team up with innovation leads on modern production techniques and capture inclusive of AR and AI• Lead and contribute to new business pitches and initiatives• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while keeping key stakeholders updated on progress• Work closely with Head of Production, Director of Creative Services, and Director of Project Management to ensure all creative deliverables are executed on time and in budget
What we're looking for:• 15+ years of creative direction expertise; most recent 5+ years in a leadership role within an agency setting and preferably with well-known, consumer facing brands• A clear and elevated sense of style and craft, high taste level, and forward-thinking mindset; you see a barrier and want to break it• A thoughtful bias towards details balanced with big picture conceptual skills• A deep well of knowledge around various design, film and visual arts aesthetics inclusive of social and digital culture, as well as industry trends and competitors• Autonomous self-starter who is successful at managing multiple projects without swirl, and comfortable with pivots and tight timelines• Innate ability to nurture, inspire, and challenge everyone around them with equal parts expectation and empathy• Proven history of building, leading, and motivating teams to create their best work• A proactive and collaborative approach; you love working with people and people love working with you• Strong, clear perspective with equally impactful communication style, both written and verbal• Expert in Adobe Creative Suite and Google Workspace Tools
Who we are:Founded in 1994, gotham is a multi-disciplinary, small-ish boutique creative agency in the midst of global expansion and rebranding for a new generation of creativity and clients under new creative leadership and vision. With roots in CPG and beauty, we’re used to transformation and are charting it with an independent spirit, backed by two of the industry’s most powerful networks: McCann WorldGroup and IPG.gotham’s culture and environment is always evolving to be inclusive, safe and expansive to all. We enthusiastically welcome persons of all ages, races/ethnicities, sexual orientations, gender/gender expressions and levels of physical and neuro abilities to apply.The starting salary range is $200,000 to $220,000. 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; the associated discipline; 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.
Founded in 1994, gotham is a multi-disciplinary, small-ish boutique creative agency in the midst of global expansion and rebranding for a new generation of creativity and clients. With roots in CPG and beauty, we’re used to transformation and are charting it with an independent spirit, backed by two of the industry’s most powerful networks: McCann WorldGroup and IPG.
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