Head of Creative Concept Job at Guardian Life in New York

Head of Creative Concept We are seeking a dynamic and innovative Head of Creative Concept to partner with Head of Creative and Agency to translate rational business strategies into highly effective creative concepts across the Guardian enterprise. In this client-facing role, you will inspire and persuade stakeholders as well as lead and mentor our growing creative team of writers, art directors, designers, and video animator/editors. You are a master art director or copywriter with a demonstrated ability to bring both art and copy together to deliver highly impactful creative concepts executed flawlessly across all channels. Key responsibilities: Consults collaboratively with stakeholders at early stages of strategy. Thinks beyond the project to connect the dots strategically. Responsible for developing insight-driven creative concepts and directing creative teams and/or external vendors to deliver flawless execution across all channels. While you have risen from maker to manager, you still roll up your sleeves to contribute with hands-on application of your craft. Unwaivering advocate of the power of creative to drive business results. Partners with Account and Project management teams to ensure creative is on brief, on time and on budget. A leader and mentor for the entire creative team, providing guidance and inspiration to unlock creative potential of all team members. Pitch and present ideas formally and informally. Stay current with emerging trends to inform and inspire creative work. Required skills and experience: 8+ years of experience in a leadership role working in advertising, creative, and/or in-house agencies Strong strategic and conceptual approach and the ability to generate compelling creative ideas Thorough understanding of every step of the campaign creation process - from pre-pro to production to post Strong leadership skills to guide and inspire creative talent including writers, art directors, and designers. Ability to pitch and convince others of ideas through compelling presentations and negotiate to help meet the business and team’s needs on a project. Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with different departments and stakeholders in a respectful and empathetic manner. Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a geographically dispersed team, managing both virtual and onsite team members Salary Range: $129,500.00 - $212,750.00 The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation. Our Promise At Guardian, you’ll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals. Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards. Inspire Well-Being As part of Guardian’s Purpose – to inspire well-being – we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues. Explore our company benefits at www.guardianlife.com/careers/corporate/benefits . Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits. Equal Employment Opportunity Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Accommodations Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact applicant_accommodation@glic.com . Current Guardian Colleagues: Please apply through the internal Jobs Hub in Workday. Every day, Guardian helps our 29 million customers realize their dreams through a range of insurance and financial products and services. Our Purpose, to inspire well-being, guides our dedication to the colleagues, consumers, and communities we serve. We know that people count, and we go above and beyond to prepare them for the life they want to live, focusing on their overall well-being — mind, body, and wallet. As one of the largest mutual insurance companies, we put our customers first. Behind every bright future is a GuardianTM. Learn more about Guardian at guardianlife.com . #J-18808-Ljbffr In Summary: Head of Creative Concept is a master art director or copywriter with a demonstrated ability to bring both art and copy together to deliver highly impactful creative concepts executed flawlessly across all channels . Responsible for developing insight-driven creative concepts and directing creative teams and/or external vendors to deliver flawless execution . En Español: Jefe de Concepto Creativo Buscamos un jefe de concepto creativo dinámico e innovador para asociarse con el jefe de Creative y Agencia para traducir estrategias empresariales racionales en conceptos creativos altamente efectivos a través de la empresa Guardian. En este papel orientado al cliente, usted inspirará y persuadirá a las partes interesadas así como guiar y mentorar nuestro creativo equipo cada vez mayor de escritores, directores artísticos, diseñadores y animadores/editores de vídeo. Usted es un director de arte maestro o copywriter con una habilidad demostrada de unir tanto el arte como la copia para entregar conceptos criativos muy impactantes ejecutados sin problemas en todos los canales. Responsabilidades clave: Consulta colaborativamente con las partes involucradas en las primeras etapas de la estrategia. Piensa más allá del proyecto para conectar los puntos estratégicamente. Mantenerse al día con las tendencias emergentes para informar e inspirar el trabajo creativo. Habilidades y experiencia requeridas: 8+ años de experiencia en un papel de liderazgo trabajando en publicidad, agencias creativas y/o internas Un enfoque estratégico y conceptual fuerte y la capacidad de generar ideas creativas convincentes Una comprensión completa de cada paso del proceso de creación de campaña - desde prepro a producción hasta publicar habilidades de lideraje sólidas para guiar e inspirar talentos creativos incluyendo escritores, directores artísticos y diseñadores. La capacidad de presentar y convencer a otros de ideas mediante presentaciones atractivas y negociar para ayudar a satisfacer las necesidades de los negocios y equipos en un proyecto. A través de la creación de habilidades, el desarrollo del liderazgo y las oportunidades filantrópicas, proporcionamos oportunidades para construir comunidades y hacer crecer su carrera, rodeado por diversos colegas con altos estándares éticos. Inspire Well-Being Como parte del propósito de Guardian inspirar bienestar estamos comprometidos a ofrecer beneficios e recursos contemporáneos, solidarios, flexibles e inclusivos a nuestros compañeros. Explore los beneficios de nuestra empresa en www.lifeguardian.com/carrieres/corporación/beneficios . Los beneficios se aplican a empleados elegibles a tiempo completo. Si se necesita un alojamiento razonable para participar en el proceso de solicitud o entrevista de trabajo, realizar funciones laborales esenciales y/o recibir otros beneficios y privilegios de empleo, comuníquese con applicant_accommodation@glic.com . Colegas Guardian actuales: Por favor solicite a través del Hub interno Jobs in Workday. Todos los días, Guardian ayuda a nuestros 29 millones de clientes a lograr sus sueños a través de una gama de productos y servicios financieros y seguros. Nuestro propósito, inspirar el bienestar, guía nuestra dedicación a los colegas, consumidores y comunidades que servimos. Sabemos que las personas cuentan, y vamos más allá para prepararlos para la vida que quieren vivir, centrándonos en su bienestar general , cuerpo y billetera. Como una de las mayores compañías mutuas de seguro, ponemos primero a nuestros futuros clientes. Detrás de cada mente brillante está un Guardián.