Creative Director
As part of an agency-wide effort, we are committed to making diversity, equity, and inclusion central to our hiring process and our workplace at-large. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment. We believe our people make all the difference in cultivating an inclusive, down-to-earth culture that welcomes a diversity of ideas and backgrounds, encourages creative, innovative thinking, and values belonging.
ABOUT US
Skilled Creative is a premiere voice-technology agency. As brands look to succeed in voice with bold ideas and big vision, Skilled Creative is their agency of choice. We create fully-customized voice programs — from the first steps of strategy to the full launch of a voice product — that drive impact and innovation. We help brands build highly-creative, best-in-class voice programs on Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. Our clients include HBO, Warner Music Group, Meredith Corporation, Pottermore Publishing, the NBA, Sony and many more.
ABOUT THE POSITION
Skilled Creative is seeking a Creative Director to join our team and help steer creative vision for our clients. You have worked as a lead creative for a creative or ad agency, and or in digital transformation before, whether that be voice, mobile, digital, etc. This role will lead final strategy, ideation, and execution of our voice builds. You have a passion for technology, and how to bend it in creative ways. You enjoy leading teams, assuring that great creative and user experiences are top of mind.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervise a cross-functional team of copywriters, editors, strategists, UX designers, project managers, graphic designers, voice over artists, audio editors and animators in the strategic development of voice experiences
Lead creative strategy and execution for voice projects
Lead omni-channel strategy about execution and discovery of voice experiences
Conduct brainstorming sessions with creative team, maintaining strategic and creative thinking to develop innovative and actionable creative initiatives
Direct, review and approve rounds copy, user flows, audio and art developed by the team, ensuring deliverables that effectively address our clients’ goals and challenges
Produce fresh, innovative work that translates complex ideas into compelling digital experiences for voice audiences
Present, or oversee presentation, of final concepts, and obtain approvals for deliverables
THE RIGHT FIT FOR THIS POSITION
4 years of related experience with 2+ years of creative direction in agency or creative setting
Experience with digital products (voice, mobile, digital, etc) and/or multi-channel creative campaigns
Experience creating digital transformation and creative campaigns from developing vision and the message platform to overseeing production and launch
Proven experience with concept development
Highly skilled with leading a team of creative talent
Strong creative vision with an understanding of clients’ business objectives
Timing: Immediate start. Initial contract position, with potential to grow to full-time.
Interested? Email hi@skilledcreative.com with a short cover letter in the body of the email, attached PDF resume and any relevant work samples.