Creative Director at Joe Public United

Job description

Direct Reports: Copywriters, Art Directors

Purpose of the role:

Responsible for managing and guiding a creative team. Approves the ideas and concepts that go forward to the client. Makes quick decisions under tight deadlines.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Day to day responsibilities:

• Present work internally and externally in a clear and professional manner
• Manage creative output of the department to ensure consistency and quality of work delivered
• Encourage teams to be proactive and to think beyond the job.
• Manage the scheduling of work through the agency efficiently so as to maximise the resource you have
• Prioritise the work load within the department to ensure teams demands are met and managed
• Develop the creative department to anticipate and reflect the changing needs of the Lead Employer and its clients
• Lead the accurate recording of work time for yourself and the team
• Communicate business goals to the team and identify and articulate the creative contribution to these goals to the management team
• Be involved in the setting of objectives for the department and the managing of budgets

Client Service

• Work closely with relevant senior manager and account teams, ensuring effective communication and management of teams’ expectations
• Work with account teams to understand the clients’ brand and manage projects in a way that will support the delivery of the brand
• Actively encourage and facilitate collaboration within the team and other departments within the agency.
• To develop the client relationship to support the delivery of the creative work

Leadership

• Disseminate learning through your creative teams and coach team members
• Develop skills and knowledge within yourself and your team through on the job development, active participation in the agency and department
• Provide feedback to the management team regarding improvements that could be made to the department and agency
• Create clear Joe Grow Goals for yourself and your team and set out to achieve these
• Actively support and involve team members at the appropriate time to resolve issues
• Has encouraged all members to look for collaborative ways to make the Lead Employer a great place to work

Minimum Requirements:

Qualifications:
Minimum years experience:

• The ability to write comprehensive and insightful briefs
• A sound knowledge of the relevant structures and processes in the agency
• Excellent computer skills
• Confident communication skills

Computer literacy: All Microsoft products, example:

• MS Word
• MS Excel
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Outlook
• Chase