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At Hiebing, opportunities like this don't come around very often. That's because as an independent, employee-owned full-service marketing communications agency with offices in Madison, WI and Austin, TX our best folks tend to stick around awhile. We're looking for a strong creative leader with proven concepting, art direction and design talent and passion for turning big ideas into breakthrough marketing. Ours is a collaborative culture where insights, strategy, creativity and data all go hand in hand to drive real-world business growth. It's what has fueled Hiebing's success over the past 40 years, while earning us an enviable roster of clients that continues to grow. Our Creative team is as strong as you'll find anywhere (but without all the egos). If this sounds like your kind of agency, you just might be our kind of Associate Creative Director / Art Director.Summary DescriptionResponsible for the creative performance of the team. Overseeing and contributing to creative output, managing overall team efficiency, conducting one-on-ones with direct reports, meeting project objectives and making personnel recommendations. Most important job functions are as follows: Working directly on key accounts and/or assignmentsManaging direct reports: Art Directors and CopywritersSetting a high creative standardAssigning work, then monitoring progress and helping teams overcome challengesMaking key presentations to clientsSupport recruiting efforts on all Creative Department positionsDuties/ResponsibilitiesEmbody our core values (integrity, creativity, we before me, excellence) and brand nature (passionate, curious, kind, courageous)Learn our Soul Purpose and Story Strategy process and use it to unlock highly effective creativeParticipate in staffing decisions as well as assigning workload and managing freelance resources when necessaryChampioning work that is both on strategy and within budget, always pushing for excellence while being pragmaticCommunicating with account leads about work projections, client news and personnel issuesCoaching, motivating, challenging and leading others-building up the team while making work fun. Meet regularly with direct reportsHow We Will Know This is WorkingWhen the Create team is delivering on the following: When we are producing highest quality creative with greater consistencyWhen our billable time and efficiency align with agency expectationsWhen long-term deadlines are not derailed by quick-turn rush jobsWhen creative opportunities are shared across the departmentWhen creative talent is developedWhen people have fun and are proud of their workAll candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.