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Form of workKORE1, a nationwide provider of staffing and recruiting solutions, has an immediate opening for an remote Interim Director of Creative Services.
Summary:
The Creative Services Director is responsible for bringing the brand to life, how the brand engages with our stakeholders, and upholds the identity of the organization. This role will manage all creative production needs for the organization managing the internal team and any outside tools or vendors.
Essential Functions:
- Direct the delivery of all organization's creative assets and ensures all creative executions align with the company's brand and strategies.
- Oversee the assignment work and timeline management for all creative projects; plan and track deadlines with internal teams and clients to ensure on-time delivery of all creative materials.
- Coach and mentor Creative Services team to enhance performance, expand capabilities and build a skilled and knowledgeable team. This includes providing ongoing mentoring and training of staff to develop and encourage their performance; meet with staff on a timely basis for the purpose of conducting personnel evaluations and providing feedback.
- Champion brand positioning and standards at every point of contact; set and maintain the integrity of creative standards in all creative assets and campaigns.
- Collaborate with Chief Marketing Officer to forecast resource needs and obtain and manage resources to meet project requirements.
- Support and influence leadership in the evaluation, development and refinement of strategic marketing campaigns and communications at the individual project, program and brand levels.
- Seek and engage with all stakeholders in aligning the company's brand, promotional and strategic communications; builds strong, collaborative business partnerships with key clients, colleagues and partners.
- Performs other duties as assigned
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts or related degree (or equivalent combination of experience and education) required. Advanced degree preferred.
- Minimum 8 years of managerial experience of direct reports.
- Minimum 12 years of experience in graphic design, concept development & exposure to production management for offline & online marketing.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to manage creative output (copy and design) with both strategy (fits with brand expression and objectives) and executional detail (costs, timing, consequences, overruns, capability assessments). ●
- Strong computer/technology skills and highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Creative Suite required.
- Knowledge of and familiarity with digital asset/content asset management preferred.
- Comfortable leading working teams through projects, and interfacing with management teams to solve problems & manage expectations.
- Must have exposure to print, production, and video best practices, procedures and operations related to a marketing environment.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including team communication and client service skills.
- Full-time hours required, with additional hours as necessary.
- Proficient verbal and written skills to effectively communicate in the English language.
ABOUT KORE1
Specializing in professional and technical recruiting, KORE1 is committed to supporting top IT, Engineering, Creative, Scientific, Accounting and Finance professionals in their career paths. We build deep relationships with leading companies, connecting them to exceptional talent every day. With extensive industry expertise and unmatched opportunities, our goal is to provide a unique experience for our contractors and consultants as they prepare for their next role. We are passionate about matching the right people with the right companies.
Specializing in professional and technical recruiting, KORE1 is committed to supporting top IT, Engineering, Creative, Scientific, Accounting and Finance professionals in their career paths. We build deep relationships with leading companies, connecting them to exceptional talent every day. With extensive industry expertise and unmatched opportunities, our goal is to provide a unique experience for our contractors and consultants as they prepare for their next role. We are passionate about matching the right people with the right companies.
Kore1 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Kore1 complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Kore1 expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Kore1's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
Employment Type: CONTRACTOR
