Chief Creative Officer-Direct Agency (EZ)

My client, a Direct Marketing Agency, that  is a recognized leader in the "Interactive and Direct Marketing Communications Industry" is searching for an exceptional Chief Creative Officer to join their management team in their Los Angeles office!

 

The primary responsibility of the Chief Creative Officer is to inspire and lead the creative group, contribute to the growth of the agency, and generate compelling on and offline work.  This person will set the bar and make sure it is achieved and/or surpassed.  In this role, the Chief Creative Officer will oversee the integrity of the creative standards. They will be responsible for developing and managing creative staff to ensure the agency's product is well designed, brand appropriate, strategically on target, tactically optimized and utilizes proven online/offline techniques for generating highly effective ROI-oriented work across all channels.

 

The position requires ability to interface with clients at the highest levels.

 

The ideal Chief Creative Officer will:Increase the Agency's visibility and credibility as an outstanding creative partner for clients. Assist the Founders with overall leadership and vision of the agency. Be a key strategic visionary with regard to the overall creative product. Provide direction, inspiration and expertise for concepting and executing client communications. Formulate and direct design guidelines for internal and external Agency materials. Drive creative development and take creative lead during RFPs/new business pitches. Keep up with industry trends and advances in technology, design and media while working closely on planning and execution of clients' marketing needs with agency senior managers. Proactively lead, mentor and motivate the creative staff. 

Requirements:Bachelor of Arts; Bachelor of Science; Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. 5+ years experience in increasingly responsible managerial roles within an Interactive Agency environment.10+ years in ever-increasing roles in Direct or Integrated agency. Experience with strategically creating and managing ROI-focused communications both online/offline. Strong understanding of marketing objectives as they apply to creative development. Excellent communication, interpersonal, presentation, writing, management and leadership skills that foster positive and constructive interaction with employees at all levels of the organization.

Qualified candidates please send resume to ezullo@smithhanley.com .

 

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