BarkleyOKRP is hiring: SVP, Creative Director, FUEL in Chicago

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*The person has been and will be a powerhouse in all things social/digital/experiential*

About the Role

SVPs are leaders who have proven themselves to clients, teams, and the agency. They consistently deliver exceptional work, can confidently lead a pitch, and present the final presentation. They are trusted to lead beyond their team and clients, taking on department‑wide responsibilities. GCDs, like this role, help steer agency growth with a skill set that aligns with our needs. They proactively persuade clients, navigate personalities and politics, and their opinions are valued and expected by clients.

Responsibilities

• You have a portfolio that demonstrates your conceptual prowess and passion for work spanning the modern consumer journey—from digital, social, mobile, experiential to the unknown.
• You understand, appreciate, and are a student of the craft of art direction. You know what makes something visual work and can articulate the why and how.
• You have experience leading creative teams, mentoring creatives, and helping them grow and succeed.
• You are a skilled presenter and active listener, taking clients on the journey of how we arrived at our recommendations, and can defend our work without being defensive.
• You collaborate well with other disciplines and are ready to roll up your sleeves, get in the trenches, and create great work together.
• You thrive on using creativity to solve real business problems and enjoy championing ideas before CMOs, CEOs, and other executives.

Qualifications

• At least 3+ years in a creative leadership role.

Position Details

• Position Status: Exempt
• Years of Experience: 12+ Years
• Reports To: EVP
• Leadership Responsibilities: Actively leads VPs and Directors

Diversity & Inclusion

• We believe being radically diverse and inclusive is key to becoming one of the world’s great creative idea companies. By embracing everyone’s uniqueness, we create conditions for original thinking to thrive.
• BarkleyOKRP is committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging through a formal DEI+B program, Employee Resource Groups, a Director of Diversity, and agency initiatives such as The Brand Lab, Creative Accelerator, Fellowship, MAIP, and BLAC.