Job OverviewCreative Director (Art Director) Asa Creative Director, you are poised to create truly transformational work. Why? Because you are an amphibian. A hybrid. A superhero andalterego. You are a skilled maker — a senior go-to Creative who sets the bar and the example for the entire creative department. But more importantly, you are a manager, running the day to day of certain brands, campaigns, or assignments. You know how tomakegreatworkandyou willshow others how to do this as well. This role will require the building of trusting relationships among your creative team,a largeragencyteam,and a strong relationship with clients.ResponsibilitiesDirect and inspire teams and lead the selling and executing of great workConceive and create exceptional work with your own hands at the highest levelLead the selling and execution of exceptional work with the Group Creative Directors/Executive Creative DirectorContribute to new biz pitches and bring high caliber ideas to the tableCreate strong and effective internal partnerships, leading collaboration across integrated teamsExhibit a positive, constructive, and collaborative attitude, even under pressurePush yourself and others out of comfort zones to think differently and be innovative in what we deliver and how we deliver itUnderstand strategic intent of projects and audience/customer goalsActively coach and mentor creative talent, helping develop their skills and performanceRequired SkillsExceptional creative chopsFood brands experienceAbility to see the big picture and drive ideas through to specific tacticsT-shaped expertise of the changing landscape of advertising/marketing; have a basic understanding of how brands are built using social, traditional, experiential, etc.Willingness to mentorProven leadershipStrategic thinkingPersuasive and effective communicationStrong relationship buildingOptimistic mindsetComfort with the uncomfortableAbility to concept and produce social assets with minimal oversightExperience with social first campaignsAbility to craft international-level case study videos and entriesQualificationsBachelor's degree in a related field and/or ad school credentials or equivalent industry experienceEight or more years of agency or relevant experience at creatively renowned agenciesExperience with QSR and/or food brandsExperience leading account(s) and creative teams from start to finish of assignmentsVideo/TV production experience required360 campaign understanding/experience preferredExceptional portfolio with demonstrated versatility across all mediaStrong experience in production craft across all mediaMust be located in or willing to relocate to Chicago.Ability to travel as neededBenefitsThe base salary for this position, at the time of this posting, ranges from $120,000 to $150,000. Compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set and level of experience. In addition to base salary, we offer medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D, short-term and long-term disability, generous PTO, 401k, comprehensive family planning benefits (including paid parental leave), tuition reimbursement and numerous supplemental benefits and agency perks.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.#J-18808-Ljbffr