AVID HR Consulting - We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a well- established experiential marketing agency, to fill the position below:
Job Title: Creative Director
Location: Lagos
Job Description
- Big ideas, concepts and stories are your playground.
- You are constantly inspired and motivated by all things visual, to include examples of exceptional craftsmanship.
- You have developed the effortless ability to craft cutting-edge and culturally-relevant concepts, while still meeting strategic and business goals in equal measure.
Responsibilities
Here's what you'll do:
- Create, sell and execute multi-channel, industry-leading creative concepts
- Contribute hands-on to the project from design through development
- Create comps, storyboards, graphic concepts and final deliverables as required
- Own the assignment; ensure quality across all aspects of project deliverables
- Build and nurture relationships with clients, partners, photographers, production companies, additional talent and other vendors
- Closely work with the marketing and strategy teams to define the measurable impact of creative
- Shares an expert knowledge of industry, consumer and competitive landscape to inform insightful ideas.
- Support the creative team and in-house clients
- Work closely with all production houses/writers and any other creative talent to ensure smooth running of entire operation including advising on negotiations
- Act as the internal creative spokesperson for all assigned projects to ensure a complete understanding of the vision of our clients
- Actively contribute to the development of the agency's culture and standards of quality
- Always create an environment that is: Collaborative, Dependable, Insightful, Innovative, Memorable, Innovative, Passionate, Agile, Driven, Diverse, Analytical and Deliberate
Requirements
Here's what you'll bring to the table:
- Strong portfolio equally showcasing conceptual thinking, visual design, and storytelling
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field
- At least 5-8 years of design work experience at an advertising agency or high-profile brand
- Advanced understanding of branding, marketing, and advertising
- Excellent communication and presentation skills with demonstrable ability to articulate and persuasively sell creative concepts within agency and directly to clients
- Comprehensive awareness and love of new platforms, technologies, and trends for the digital channel and related mediums. Push the envelope.
- Strategic thinking; ability to craft the brief, contribute in brainstorms, and self-direct
- Ability to work on multiple projects and brands simultaneously
- Ability to think and respond quickly while maintaining attention to detail
- Strong ability to prioritize work and resources
- Expert mastery of all design tools, platforms, and versions of applicable software (Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.)
- Proven problem solving skills at both strategic and tactical levels
- Technical knowledge and awareness, such as the strengths and limitations of HTML, mobile platforms and other emerging technologies
- Working knowledge of motion design and related software (such as After Effects, etc.) preferred
- Working understanding of related digital disciplines such as User Experience, Content Strategy & Creation, Social Media, etc.
Application Closing Date
4th June, 2018.
Method of Application
Interested qualified candidates should send their CV's with current Contact Information to:
[email protected] Using the "Job Title" as the subject of the mail.