Associate Creative Director

The Associate Creative Director leads and directs cross-disciplinary development of innovative and engaging digital experiences

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Brainstorm, concept and collaborate on overall campaign ideas with creative team
Set and lead overall creative direction across all disciplines to execute concepts
Proactively identify and resolves issues
Present effectively and concisely directly to clients
Take personal accountability for on-time deliverables and expertly crafted design that is in compliance with client style guides and standards
Always present work to CD/ECD before all internal meetings and client presentations
Actively work to train others
Ensure that all work is in compliance with client style guides and graphic standards
Responsible for representing and communicating AKQA’s creative and business philosophy, methodology and capabilities to current and potential clients, as well as across all departments.
Stay aware of current design trends and industry innovations
Serve as mentor, inspire and lead peers within creative department

REQUIREMENTS

7+ years experience in relevant fields
Exceptional portfolio
Strong background in one or more of the creative disciplines (design, art direction, interaction design, copywriting, motion graphics, creative development)

Outstanding creative ability, strong concept development
Ability to lead a team across all creative disciplines
Ability to identify creative methods to arrive at solutions
Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills
Team oriented, self-motivated
Understand the principles and process of web development
Display professional, articulate, and mature presence in all aspects of team and client relationship building

Must be able to direct photographers, illustrators, producers, sound designers, directors and outside vendors as needed