VP, Creative Director (Finance)

Assembly is an integrated agency providing purpose-built communications to Microsoft - bringing strategy, creative, research, social and digital, and influencer marketing together to drive tangible business results and advance Microsoft's mission to empower every person and organization on the planet to achieve more.

Assembly Media Inc., a subsidiary of Daniel J. Edelman Holdings, Inc. is looking for a Vice President (VP) Creative Director, to help lead and direct the Assembly team. This Creative Director (writer or art director) will help us make stuff the world wants to talk about. Funny stuff. Gripping stuff. Important stuff. The kind of stuff you'll be proud to put in your book and share on LinkedIn for sure-but also stuff that'll have you telling your friends and parents "we did that." You'll help build a team of creatives and lead idea development from conception to completion, while always raising the bar on creative expression.

The ideal candidate is a business-minded steward of the client relationship and is entrusted and empowered to ensure both the clients' and the agency's business objectives are met. In this role, you will effectively identify and anticipate business problems and help clients solve them through applying deep industry and tactical knowledge. You will effectively manage across teams and help leverage the full suite of Assembly resources while creating a climate that encourages excellence, courage, and integrity.

We've generated some of the industry's most talked about work, from the universally sought-after Cheez-Its and Wine combo boxes to Rice Krispies Treats' Braille Love Notes. We've helped Raisin-Bran eaters achieve a coveted 'Bran Bod' physique and have recently ushered the ice cream truck jingle into the 21st century.

What We Expect

We want passion. We want excitement. It's brainstorm day so we need your energy and vision. But also, your ideas. Especially your ideas. You'll bounce them off your co-workers, laughing with planners, designers, art directors, strategists to create amazing and enduring work. You are a creator who can run at different speeds and lead projects that require you to stay on top of each twist and turn.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver creative concepts and ideas, founded in insights, across all platforms for briefs and new business pitches, as well as work that is consistent with the brand's personality and differentiates the client from the competition
• Deliver fresh thinking and innovative creative solutions and relevant, motivating campaigns and platforms
• Understand client's brand and category in order to develop work that is consistent with the brand's personality and will differentiate the client from the competition
• Recognizing and developing great ideas and pushing them forward - as the cohesive team lead of art directors, copy editors, designers and more to bring the creative process to life
• Works hand-in-hand with senior account lead to see projects from ideas to activation, effectively completing projects of high quality within timeframe and budget
• Work in conjunction with account teams, planners and strategists to direct the visual/verbal expression of brand building ideas to drive media coverage, buzz and brand

Basic Qualifications:

• At least 8-12 years of creative agency experience (some in-house is okay, as long as it was a great house)
• A bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• A killer online portfolio with a nice mix of social-first creative, digital, and integrated campaign work

*Applications submitted without a portfolio will not be considered*

Preferred Qualifications:

• A love for (and an active user of) social media
• Energy, enthusiasm, and a smile
• Willingness to push your craft, get your hands dirty and make great things
• Social fluency and a solid understanding of how to drive conversation and engagement across social channels
• A natural flare for the unique, the buzz-worthy and the culturally relevant
• Ability to think strategically and conceptualize creatively
• Strong presentation and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

$105,000 - $175,000 a year

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An employee's pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, travel requirements, revenue-based metrics, any contractual agreements, and business or organizational needs. The range listed is just one component of DJEH's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, a Paid Time Off policy, and region-specific benefits.

Edelman offers a wide range of benefits: medical and dental insurance, vision, 401K, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, travel assistance and wellness programing.

Assembly is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage racially and ethnically diverse people, members of the LGBTQ community, veterans, parents, individuals with disabilities and members of any and all protected classes to apply.