Summary

Executive Creative Director is responsible for ensuring the highest level of creativity for the agency, consistent with the client’s marketing strategies and objectives. The ECD will lead the creative team and contribute to business development, ensuring creative quality control for all assigned clients and pitches. The ECD will lead the creative team’s delivery of the creative product for all accounts and the creative portion of new business pitches.

The Executive Creative Director is part of the Executive Leadership team. The Executive Creative Director is responsible for:

• Overseeing the administration, programs and strategic plan of the agency, 
• Establish and carry out departmental goals, policies, and procedures,
• Consult with other executives about the general operation of the agency, and
• Identify areas to improve performance, policies and agency initiatives.

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to conform to the following:

• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
• Interact professionally with other employees, clients, and vendors.
• Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.
• Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.

Job Responsibilities

Strategic Goals:

Grow our agency: RP3 Agency’s goal is to grow at least 20% each year and increase our portfolio of “higher profile” brands. The ECD will be a key leader in attaining this goal and will participate in an evaluation of the agency’s positioning, messaging, and identity. 

Lead a culture of creativity throughout the entire agency: Lead the creative team, supervising and developing all team members. Attract and retain talent within the department. Educate the agency on your creative vision and inspire the agency employees to follow it. 

Develop and deliver a high-quality creative product: Collaborate with internal team members and our clients to create award-winning creative work that meets strategic goals. Work with PR to get recognized for that work.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of the creative product from concept development through production
• Create a positive work environment, meet work expectations, and set departmental goals
• Create relationships with clients to build trust and sell work in collaboration with other team members
• Develop a collaborative and meaningful relationship with our partners and clients, working closely to innovate/evolve their brand through product or seasonal & yearlong campaigns, generating proactive ideas, and driving awareness & ROI
• Partner with account leadership, strategic planning, media, public relations and technology to deliver integrated, innovative solutions to clients
• Create and present presentations for client meetings and new business pitches
• Keep track of the latest advancements in technologies used in creative direction and understand the progress in marketing technologies 
• Direct activities for the inspiration and professional development of agency team Creative Technology department
• Make decisions that ensure the organizational profitability without compromising the quality of the project
• Direct constant improvement in creative quality
• Manage external contractors (freelancers and production resources)

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

· Bachelor’s or higher degree in related field

· 12+ years with a background in brand storytelling 

· Proven leadership ability with effective oral, written, and verbal communication skills

· Creative, insightful, and curious about art, culture and design

· Strong portfolio of beloved brands and award-winning work

· Presentation, leadership and organizational skills 

· Time management skills enhanced by knowledge of PM tools and methodologies

· Experience with Adobe, Figma, Keynote, and similar software

· Fundamental understanding of web and mobile technologies, including modern design frameworks and best practices for production

· Understanding of customer experience journeys, integrated service design, brand strategy, and e-commerce campaigns

· Knowledge of generative art, LLMs, emerging A.I. workflows and features

· Detail oriented, able to work under pressure

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.