Known is a modern marketing company that pairs data scientists with award-winning creatives, strategists, engineers, and research teams to produce innovative, cutting‑edge creative work in culture.
Role Overview
Known is looking for a Creative Director with an Art focus to join the Studios, leading and developing big idea‑driven creative for clients across industries. The role demands great strategic thinking, flawless execution, bold innovation, passion, and optimism.
Note: This is a temp-to-perm position with a 2‑3 month introductory period prior to conversion to a full‑time role with benefits.
Responsibilities
- Lead concept development and art‑direction execution of brand and 360 product marketing campaigns across TV, digital, social and print.
- Actively oversee and lead a team of creatives at all levels—mentoring and developing their skills.
- Roll up your sleeves and get into the programs/mocks/decks when needed, while also knowing when to lead and when to help.
- Be both a leader for the team and a thought leader to stakeholders and collaborators from a brand and messaging standpoint.
- Develop a deep understanding of consumer target’s mindsets, attitudes, & behaviors to inform strong empathetic and strategic executions.
- Manage the creative process from concept to execution.
- Translate marketing objectives into clear creative strategies and outputs.
- Ensure visual communication and brand standards are met.
- Oversee deliverables as well as adhere to timelines and creative budgets.
- Represent creative output throughout the wider org, presenting to key stakeholders and communicating with internal teams and agencies.
- Manage multiple projects, with the ability to switch from one to the other seamlessly while staying on deadline and within budget.
- Review and approve the work of all direct reports before seeking the approval of the Group Creative Director / President, Studios for dissemination to other departments or clients.
- Provide regular performance feedback to direct reports, including crafting and delivering performance reviews.
- Partner with the Creative Operations team on resourcing and scheduling staff to drive success across projects.
- Work closely with Client, Strategy, and Media team members to ensure that our briefs can spark groundbreaking creative—and that the creative is grounded in consumer insights, and business goals.
Qualifications
- You have a portfolio featuring a wide range of creative campaigns, a diversity of creative ideas and approaches to solving problems with a focus on articulating strategic, breakthrough ideas across a myriad of channels.
- You are proficient in Adobe CC programs (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator) as well as emerging AI software, i.e. Midjourney.
- You are a 'roll up your sleeves' kind of leader who can both direct others and execute hands‑on.
- You possess a strong aptitude and eye for brand identity, design, and architecture.
- You maintain a solid understanding of how creativity can achieve business objectives while still meeting and encouraging brand standards for aesthetic and communication quality.
- You have strong analytical ability and clear and effective written, verbal, and visual communication skills.
- You regularly display optimism and excitement for your work, a love for the next big challenge, and a passion for business impact.
- You are a positive, motivating leader, able to manage and nurture an emerging team of talented creatives.
- You can collaborate with team members at all levels to ensure projects are effective and meet brand guidelines, compliance and overall project goals.
- You have an understanding of all aspects of brand marketing creative, including brand development, TV, social, digital, advertising, OOH, retail/POS, media and environmental/experiential design.
- You have experience and skill to drive the development of new business and client review decks and various communication vehicles.
- You demonstrate a creative and strategy‑driven POV in developing best‑in‑class integrated marketing campaigns and programs.
- You are adept at multitasking while coordinating multiple projects and resources, delivering under tight timelines and adapting quickly to change.
Background
- 8‑10+ years of creative advertising experience developing content and campaigns.
- Undergraduate degree in Design, Advertising, Branding, Marketing, Fine Arts, or a related field.
Benefits
- Unlimited paid time off
- 401(k) with company matching and no vesting period
- Generous medical plan
- Discretionary bonuses pending company performance
- Paid parental leave
- Company‑wide events and retreats
Base Salary: $150K‑$165K. This range is posted in compliance with state and municipal Pay Transparency laws. In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible to receive additional Known benefits.
Equal Opportunity: Known is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or qualified job applicants on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or locally protected class.
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