OPEN OPPORTUNITIES
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Who are we?
BLNKPG is a marketing agency focused on agriculture clients, located in downtown Indianapolis. We’re small and we’re nimble. We’re dedicated and we’re driven. We’re in it for the right reasons - and that’s not just a paycheck. We’re an agency of thinkers that do and competitive creatives. We’re picky about who joins the team and thoughtful about the clients that fit our sweet spot. You can call us boutique, but we just call us awesome.
Who are you?
We are seeking a Creative Director to lead our creative team, and work with our project management and account management teams on client efforts. The Creative Director will be asked to participate in client meetings as needed, and will largely engage with team members on ideating, developing and executing client work.
What does that mean?
Does a blank page excite or scare you? Do you have designs that have been spinning in your head waiting for the right moment? Do you start ideating before the kickoff meeting is even over? Do you like the challenge of two weeks and three ideas needed for four different clients? Do you write, dream and ideate through a whole campaign before you’ve even started putting it on paper? Been sitting on the bench and just need a great opportunity to grow and show your leadership skills?
We’re looking for someone who wants to use their creative vision to lead a team of designers and guide the creative direction for client strategies and projects. Brainstorming, designing, writing, trend-setting - just a handful of the day-to-days this Creative Director will live at BLNKPG. Let’s chat about how you can #getblnkpgd as part of our highly passionate and creative team.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Oversee and manage the creative process within the creative team, as well as interactions with the account, media and project management teams
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Ideate and execute unique creative and marketing directions, concepts, campaigns and materials - including big picture strategy, messaging, print materials, digital assets (including HTML, CSS and emerging technologies), signage, promotional items, etc.
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Develop well-crafted creative copy for marketing strategies, brand guidelines, campaigns, messaging, etc. for client and account input
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Monitor and optimize marketing creative and direction through client and account team feedback, up-to-date trends knowledge, metrics, campaign results, etc.
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Determine and direct creative and production schedules alongside project manager to provide team member direction to balance workloads
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Participate in team brainstorming and strategy sessions
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Remain up-to-date on competitive creative campaigns
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Learn project-tracking system and manage project workflow
APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS:
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College or university graduate - art, graphic design, communications, marketing or journalism degrees preferred
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Minimum 8 years experience; with at least 2 years as creative or art director or associate director - with, but not limited to, creative concepting, copywriting, print and digital practices
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Background or experience in agency setting ideal, but not required
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Background or experience in agriculture ideal, but not required
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Background in Google Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, and varying website platforms required
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High verbal and written communication skills - copywriting examples requested
SKILLS:
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Creativity
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Strategic thinker
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Productivity
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Project management
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Leadership and management skills
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Client engagement
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Communication skills
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Futuristic
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Competitive
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Writer
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Big picture thinker