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Creative Director

Grisko LLC – a fast-paced, award-winning integrated marketing communications agency located in the Wrigley Building – has an immediate opening for an energetic and skilled Creative Director to manage and lead the creative process as demand for our unique marketing services continues to grow. We’re looking for someone with a solid, balanced background across both traditional and digital creative channels to help translate the complex needs of our clients into compelling communications campaigns. The Creative Director will be responsible for the creative output of Grisko; working with both internal and external teams to concept, design, develop and produce a variety of print, digital and broadcast solutions for client branding and marketing communications campaigns. The Creative Director will supervise our creative and production teams in a hands-on, collaborative manner to bring projects, proposals, branding and marketing communications campaigns to life. Candidates must have expertise in, and a passion for, creating and managing multi-channel, high volume marketing campaigns. The right person will be both creative and strategic and have a balanced mix of creative, technical and managerial skills.

Responsibilities:

Direct the creative function of Grisko to support its strategic goals and brand; ensuring our high standards of creative and production are always upheld for our clients and our agency
Manage the creative team activity, utilization and professional development, including prioritizing daily/weekly workloads, defining team allocation and supporting training opportunities
Oversee all design and copy
Collaborate with the account team to develop strategic communications solutions to fulfill client objectives, while adhering to specs, standards, timelines and budget
Lead creative process, including participation in existing client and new business project intake/briefing meetings, client creative concept presentations and follow-up meetings

Qualifications:

Superior leadership skills with the ability to inspire, motivate and effectively manage a team to collaborate and share ideas
The ability to work independently but also as team player
The capacity to manage a project from concept to production while working under strict deadlines
Superior understanding of advertising and marketing principles, including marcom strategies and tactics
Genuine passion for staying on top of industry trends, including broadcast, digital, social media, print advertising and OOH. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills

Requirements and Competencies:

At least a bachelor’s degree in art, graphic design or related studies
10+ years print and digital design experience
1-3 years’ experience in a managing the creative output of an agency (agency experience is mandatory)
High level of proficiency on technology standards and usability principles
Experience with HTML, CSS and Word Press CMS editing
Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite software
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
High level of proficiency in creative retouching, vector illustration and image manipulation
Experience in running a video or photography shoot, adhering to creative vision and client approval
Experience in overseeing broadcast production including VO recording sessions and video/animation creative direction

Grisko LLC, www.grisko.com, offers a high-energy, creative work environment and a dynamic, collaborative corporate culture. Comprehensive benefits package includes excellent health, dental and disability insurance policies, vacation, Medical Flexible Spending Account, commuter tax benefits and generous 401K plan.

Local applicants only.

When applying, please refer to Creative Director in your subject line. Please provide your resume, online portfolio and a cover letter to careers@grisko.com. Please do not call.

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