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Edelman is looking for a Temporary Creative Director, Art to help us make things that culture will love. Our growing creative teams are the masterminds behind some of the world’s most talked about work.Whetherwe'reteaming up with RZA to replace an outdated and racist ice cream jingle, fighting for intersectional environmental justice with TAZO Tea, or creating a hotel for the world's most devoted Taco Bell fans, the work we create is designed to capture attention and get people talking.It’snot enough to be culturally relevant—our briefs demand that we change culture around us. Now we need a strong Creative Director who can help unlock more of those weird, wild ideas.
What kind of creative work will you do?We’reglad you asked. Because our workdoesn’treally fit inside any kind of standard PR/Advertising/Communications/Marketing box, there’s no “standard” creative brief here.We’rethe kind of creative department that works on scripts for a heartfelt brand anthem in the morning, switches over around lunchtime to concepting for a brand stuntthat’llhijack culture, and end our day by workshopping funny tweets. Andthat’sjust a Monday. So, ifyou’relooking tocome up withideas that go beyond the 30-second spot – the kind of ideas that end upinthe pages of the New York Timesandon the One Show shortlist –you’llbe in good company here.
To land this gig, you need to have a passion for people andhelpingothers solve problems. Our culture is what sets us apart from traditional ad agencies, andit’swhy so many stay with us awhile. At Edelman, our most valuable resource is you – our people – with a diversity of backgrounds, ideas, and smarts (withheart). We support one another, encourage each other, andwe’relooking for individuals who want to contribute to our culture.
- Develop and deliver creative concepts and ideas, founded in insights, across all platforms for briefs and new businesspitches
- Develop work that is consistent with the brand’s personality and will differentiates the client from the competition
- Deliver fresh thinking and innovative creative solutions and relevant, motivating campaigns and platforms
- Develop platform idea and work with planning function todetermineparameters for success
- Understand client’s brand and categoryin order todevelop work that is consistent with the brand’s personality and will differentiates the client from the competition
- Recognizing and developing great ideas and pushing them forward – as the cohesive team lead of art directors, copy editors, designers and more to bring the creative process to life
- Workshand-in-handwith senior accountledto see projects from ideas to activation, effectively completing projects of high quality withintimeframeand budget
- Work in conjunction with account teams,plannersand strategists to direct the visual/verbal expression of brand building ideas to drive media coverage,buzzand brand
- A killer online portfolio with a nice mix of traditional, digital, and social creative
- A love for (and an active user of) social media
- Energy, enthusiasm, and a smile
- Willingness to push your craft, get your hands dirty and makegreatthings
- Social fluency and a solid understanding of how to drive conversation and engagement across socialchannels
- A natural flare for the unique, the buzz-worthy and the culturally relevant
- Ability to think strategically and conceptualizecreatively
- Strong presentation and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-pacedenvironment
An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, travel requirements, revenue-based metrics, any contractual agreements, and business or organizational needs. The range listed is just one component of DJEH’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, a Paid Time Off policy, and region-specific benefits.
DJEH offers a wide range of benefits: medical and dental insurance, vision, 401K, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, travel assistance and wellness programing.
DJEH is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and believes in diversity, equity, and inclusion. We seek applications from all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, military and veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation in any part of the employment process, please let us know.
