Primary Job Responsibilities General Responsibilities Demonstrate leadership qualities as evident by ability to motivate team, facilitate great thinking, and keep the morale high Proactively seek opportunities for improvements in the department and offer executable solutions Keep Creative Director(s) briefed on creative projects in a timely manner Establish credibility with Clients at all levels by developing knowledge of Client’s business, both the brand itself and people involved (i.e. internal client structure, individual responsibilities, and interaction between groups/individuals with respect to their impact on client jobs) Manage outside vendor/resources effectively from both cost and creative standpoints, including photographers, illustrators, and production vendors for premiums and printing Keep abreast of current advertising, design, and other visual communications Continuously explore cutting-edge, current, and unique design styles and imagery Demonstrate the ability to work in various forms of media including a working knowledge of the print production process Contribute to new business efforts both creatively and as a reliable steward of the work Brand Champion Act as a brand steward maintaining the integrity and excellence of the brand in all materials developed Provide comprehensive design overview and brand consistency throughout each project and for each assigned account as a whole Consistently provide fresh, unique, and strategic thinking for all brand marketing/advertising initiatives Ensure that Agency work is on strategy and contributes to growing the Client’s business. Project a professional attitude and foster a positive team atmosphere demonstrating respect for peers and supervisors and establish credibility both internally and externally Assist other members of department/team as needed when workload allows Perform other duties as assigned by manager Management Responsibilities Demonstrate the ability to manage time and prioritize all jobs effectively, as well as oversee junior members of the art brand team by monitoring projects, delegating assignments and approving work Monitor overall workload to effect efficiency and assure that waiting or downtime is minimized Help supervisor manage and resolve staff issues including performance, personal presentation and internal interactions Recommend adjustments/additions to the roles and procedures of the department to achieve continuous improvement and efficiency across all accounts and/or specific accounts Help interview, train and orient new team members to the agency, department, and account(s) at the direction of supervisor Mentors reports by providing constructive, ongoing feedback to them as well as completing annual performance reviews Provide ongoing guidance to all team members and be available to them as a resource for account/agency/departmental policies, procedures, etc Keep supervisor or department head appraised of any workload challenges/concerns on assigned team accounts that may necessitate hiring freelancers or moving creative’s around to better utilize their time Oversee team’s time off schedules, time reporting, etc. to ensure appropriate coverage at all times for accounts.