Webershandwick

Associate Creative Director

Detroit, Michigan, United States · Director

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 62 days ago

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About the role

Although our office is based in Detroit, we're looking for the right candidate, so we're open to remote.
A world-class designer and visual storyteller with impeccable craft, comfortably and consistently superb in execution across a range of visual styles and mediums.
An expert at all things digital, particularly social media and video production.

Responsibilities

Execute and manage original, persuasive, conceptual and visually compelling design work in line with agency and brand standards, including (but not limited to): iconography, brand guidelines, typography, illustration, digital materials, video materials, organic and paid social media assets, PowerPoint presentations, etc.
Establish a design practice within our creative team, providing oversight to our Designers, with the goal of developing a culture of collaboration, experimentation and knowledge sharing
Fluently speak about design concepts with clients, as well as internal teams of creatives, producers and editors, to enable effective collaboration, feedback and direction
Maintain and promote an internal awareness of industry design trends and standards, particularly on social media
From concept to execution, bring an enthusiasm for solving design and marketing challenges throughout the life of a project, and amid stakeholder revisions
Build ongoing relationships with partner agency design teams, and other design teams within the Weber Shandwick network
Display a cohesive understanding of digital and interactive design principals

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in the creative, advertising, marketing or PR industries
Proven leadership skills managing multiple projects/tasks/teams of varying complexities, meeting deadlines, and working well under pressure
Eastern Time working hours are required.
Note: Eastern Time working hours are required.
Has a proven track record in digital, video and campaign design
Expert-level knowledge of social media and design best practices
At least 5 years of experience in the creative, advertising, marketing or PR industries; or leading a design team
A solid understanding of the communications industry at large; an ability and a desire to adapt to the changing landscape of technology
Resilience, a cheerful and positive attitude, and respect for others
Exceptional internal and external communication skills, someone who can present and defend their work clearly and confidently
An interest in staying on top of emerging platforms, mobile design and social trends
A willingness to push creative boundaries

Nice to have

Knowledge of AfterEffects and Sketch is a plus
Automotive experience is preferred, but not required

Compensation

$95,000 USD - $130,000 USD
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Benefits

Be a natural teacher - encourage designers to approach problem solving differently, always with the goal of learning and growing

Company info

Weber Shandwick is a leading global communications network that delivers next-generation solutions to brands, businesses and organizations in major markets around the world. Led by world-class strategic and creative thinkers and activators, we have won some of the most prestigious awards in the industry. Weber Shandwick was named to Ad Age's Agency A-List in 2020 and Best Places to Work in 2019. Weber Shandwick was also honored as PRWeek's Global Agency of the Year in 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018, and PRovoke's Global Agency of the Year in 2015, 2017 and 2019. The firm earned 25 Lions at the 2019 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. Data-led, with earned ideas at the core, the agency deploys leading and emerging technologies to inform strategy, develop critical insights and heighten impact across sectors and specialty areas, including brand and B2B marketing, healthcare marketing, change management, employee engagement, corporate reputation, crisis management, data and analytics, technology, public affairs, social impact and financial communications. Weber Shandwick is part of the Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG). For more information, visit http://www.webershandwick.com
Associate Creative Director, Design Lead
Weber Shandwick -- Detroit, Michigan
At Weber Shandwick, our mission is to "solve." More than ever, organizations turn to Weber Shandwick to deliver deeper impact. As client business models - and communications methods - adapt to new realities, we're uniquely suited to bring diverse talents, global insights and pioneering instincts to deliver industry-defining work. We're going beyond traditional lines to integrate social, digital, advertising, content, PR, corporate reputation and public affairs. We also see diversity and inclusion as more than a priority, but as a competitive advantage to bring diverse ideas and points of view to the table. So, we need different kinds of people with unique special talents to help us deliver on that promise.
Weber Shandwick is a leading global communications network that delivers next-generation solutions to brands, businesses and organizations in major markets around the world.
Led by world-class strategic and creative thinkers and activators, we have won some of the most prestigious awards in the industry.
Weber Shandwick was named to Ad Age's Agency A-List in 2020 and Best Places to Work in 2019.
Weber Shandwick was also honored as PRWeek's Global Agency of the Year in 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018, and PRovoke's Global Agency of the Year in 2015, 2017 and 2019.
The firm earned 25 Lions at the 2019 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity.
Data-led, with earned ideas at the core, the agency deploys leading and emerging technologies to inform strategy, develop critical insights and heighten impact across sectors and specialty areas, including brand and B2B marketing, healthcare marketing, change management, employee engagement, corporate reputation, crisis management, data and analytics, technology, public affairs, social impact and financial communications.
Weber Shandwick is part of the Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG).
For more information, visit http://www.webershandwick.com
At Weber Shandwick, our mission is to "solve." More than ever, organizations turn to Weber Shandwick to deliver deeper impact.
As client business models - and communications methods - adapt to new realities, we're uniquely suited to bring diverse talents, global insights and pioneering instincts to deliver industry-defining work.
We're going beyond traditional lines to integrate social, digital, advertising, content, PR, corporate reputation and public affairs.
We also see diversity and inclusion as more than a priority, but as a competitive advantage to bring diverse ideas and points of view to the table.
So, we need different kinds of people with unique special talents to help us deliver on that promise.
Weber Shandwick is a global company with offices in more than 80 countries, so we offer the advantages of a big firm - from leading-edge research, sophisticated technology and the resources to invest in growth.
But, at our heart, we still have the spirit of the small company we used to be - entrepreneurial, ambitious, warm and fun; with a splash of Detroit grit and determination.

Equal opportunity

Weber Shandwick is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
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