Creative Director (Art Direction)

What We Believe

We believe that when the best of strategy and creativity come together, brands stand apart.

Our Hiring Philosophy

Carmichael Lynch is committed to creating a diverse, safe and welcoming workplace with opportunity for all. We strive for inclusion, equity and diversity in both our words and actions. BIPOC, women, marginalized communities, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To learn more, please visit: https://www.carmichaellynch.com/about/

What’s In It for You*

• Professional Development (performance reviews 2x annually, training opportunities related to your field of development, one-on-ones with managers, etc.)
• We offer competitive, equitable salaries (reviewed annually to ensure equity and competitiveness)
• A strong, vibrant, continually-evolving Diversity, Equity and Inclusion belief (in thought and action), encompassing our agency and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). Recognizing the voices that need to be heard.
• Competitive, company and employee sponsored benefits, including: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k (company matched 50% of first 6%), PTO (vacation/sick time) allowance, 18-week maternity leave, 12-week parental leave, 19 paid company holidays, Family Building Benefit (adoption, surrogacy benefit), tuition reimbursement and much more.

*Please note that these benefits only apply to full time roles

Job Description: Independently set priorities for the team and coordinate work activities with other supervisory roles to ensure task completion. Lead and manage creative teams, setting clear objectives and ensuring the delivery of innovative and effective creative solutions. Develop and oversee the implementation of creative strategies that align with client briefs and business objectives. Foster a collaborative and dynamic team environment, encouraging creativity and innovation. Act as a key liaison between the creative department and other business units, ensuring alignment and integration of creative strategies. Evaluate creative processes and workflows, implementing improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Guided by department policies and resource requirements, manages the creative team's performance, ensuring that projects contribute positively to the company's objectives. Conduct regular performance reviews, providing constructive feedback and development opportunities to team members. Manage budgets and resources effectively, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within scope. Stay informed of industry trends and advancements, incorporating relevant innovations into creative strategies. Build and maintain strong client relationships, understanding their needs and ensuring their satisfaction with creative deliverables. Provides subject matter guidance to Junior associates promoting professional growth and excellence within the department. Mentor junior managers and team members, promoting professional growth and excellence within the department. Core Skills: Creative team leadership Creative planning and execution Collaboration Cross-functional liaison and integration Creative process evaluation and optimization Performance management and feedback Budget and resource management Industry trend awareness and application Client relationship management Professional growth and excellence mentoring