Creative Director - Digital

Job Description

We’re a rapidly growing digital tech agency based in the Lower East Side of NYC that partners with innovative startups & Fortune 500 companies to develop gorgeous, data-driven products. As our agency continues to expand, we’re looking for a Creative Director to manage production for our growing Client base and help streamline our creative pipeline.

The ideal candidate should have strong organizational skills and be comfortable in client-facing roles. More important than your prior experience is that you’re intrinsically motivated, detail-oriented, and driven with strong organizational abilities. We pride ourselves on both our agility as an agency as well as our “hire good people and get out of their way” recruitment philosophy, so we’re looking for someone who is quick on their feet and comfortable self-managing. This is a hybrid role, so while you will not be required to come to the office daily, it is required that you are able to do so if needed. 

Responsibilities

• Guide all design projects and be responsible for the overall quality of work produced by the creative team. Execute and deliver creative work based on understood priorities. Oversee the production of client pitches and new business new business proposals. 

• Understand and speak to business objectives. Translate business objectives into clear creative strategies. Clearly communicate your creative vision to clients and to our internal team.

• Help with new business project time and resource estimates. Help with hiring and coaching up team members. 

• Implement a creative briefing process that allows us to distill and formalize info coming in about campaigns and new business pitches. 

• Lead brainstorming sessions as needed.

• Review work and provide effective feedback to the creative team. Ensure visual communication and brand standards are met.

• Extract & capture information from clients and the Managing Director and brief thoroughly to rest of team. 

Need to have:

• 5+ years of art / creative director experience at an agency. Agency experience is a must – can’t be your first rodeo.

• Demonstrated ability to manage projects from ideation to execution.

• Strong organizational abilities, including time and resource management. 

• Excellent presentation and storytelling skills. You’re not afraid to hold a room.

• Meticulous attention to detail, not afraid of process.

Who you are:

• You’re an experienced creative generalist with a deep understanding of digital design and a strong command over typography, color, layout, branding, and design systems. 

• You’re passionate about technology, innovation, and understanding what makes creative highly effective. 

• You’re considered a leader; able to maintain a strong relationship with internal team and clients. 

• You’re a critical thinker & have strong attention to detail. 

• You’re agile, you can roll with changing timelines, budgets, and resource availability. 

• You’re hungry to do good great work. (You’re also a type snob. We like those.)

Working With Us:

The ideal candidate should excel in a laid-back startup environment, where we offer flexible hours and expect a self-directed work ethic from the entire team. We believe someone’s value comes from their intelligence, critical thinking, and ability to deliver high quality work, not the amount of time they spend sitting at a desk. As a small, talented team, our culture revolves around everyone being willing to jump in wherever needed.

Not sure you meet 100% of our qualifications? Research shows that men apply for jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria. Yet, women and other people who are systematically marginalized tend to only apply if they meet every requirement. If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply. We are dedicated to considering a broad array of candidates, including those with diverse workplace experiences and backgrounds.

HYPED is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing an environment of mutual respect, and does not unlawfully discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of an individual’s ace, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, compensation, promotion, discipline and termination.

Salary Range: $100,000 - $120,000