Creative Director at Del-York Group

Job Summary

The Creative Director will lead and manage the creative vision for both internal projects and external client campaigns. This role requires a strategic, client-focused individual with the ability to balance the needs of the agency\'s brand while delivering exceptional creative solutions for clients. The Creative Director will oversee a multidisciplinary in-house creative team and collaborate directly with clients to ensure the successful development and execution of innovative campaigns that achieve business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Creative Strategy & Vision

• Develop and implement a comprehensive creative strategy for the agency and its clients, aligning with business objectives and brand guidelines.
• Lead the conceptualization and design of innovative campaigns, ensuring ideas resonate with target audiences and stand out in competitive markets.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies to bring fresh, cutting-edge ideas to both internal and client projects.

Client Collaboration & Relationship Management

• Serve as the primary creative point of contact for external clients, ensuring their vision is translated into compelling campaigns.
• Partner with account managers to understand client needs, present creative concepts, and refine deliverables based on client feedback.
• Foster long-term relationships with clients by consistently delivering exceptional creative solutions that drive results.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, and inspire the internal creative team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence.
• Assign and manage creative resources to ensure the successful and timely delivery of multiple projects.
• Provide clear direction, constructive feedback, and opportunities for team members to grow professionally.

Project Oversight & Execution

• Oversee the end-to-end creative development process, including ideation, design, production, and execution for both internal and client campaigns.
• Ensure all creative deliverables meet high-quality standards, align with strategic goals, and adhere to timelines and budgets.
• Troubleshoot challenges and provide creative solutions to meet project and client expectations.

Brand Management & Consistency

• Maintain and evolve the agency’s brand identity across all internal and external communications.
• Ensure brand consistency across client projects, adapting creative approaches to meet specific client needs while adhering to their brand guidelines.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts, Marketing, Communications, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in a senior creative role, with at least 3 years managing teams in an agency or similar environment.
• Proven experience leading creative campaigns for diverse industries and clients, including portfolio examples.
• Strong understanding of branding, digital marketing, and traditional advertising channels.
• Excellent interpersonal and client-facing communication skills, including the ability to pitch ideas and negotiate solutions.
• Proficiency in creative tools and platforms (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, or equivalent).
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Key Competencies

• Visionary leadership with a strategic mindset.
• Strong client relationship management skills.
• Creative problem-solving and decision-making.
• Exceptional collaboration and team-building abilities.
• Adaptability to evolving client and market needs.