JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB SUMMARY

The VP, Creative Director- Art is responsible for collaborating with creative, account, strategic, and media management to develop and recommend advertising initiatives to meet the clients marketing strategies and objectives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Strategic Thinking

* Considers a broad business context for the development of challenging yet realistic goals

* Creates a direction for the organization and devises long- and short-term success plans

* Work with senior creative, account, strategy, medical, and media management in developing overall marketing strategies

* Remain constantly aware of new developments within the industry to better service the client and maintain current and new business

* Advises upper management of chances in current and future creative trends

Execution

* Review and direct creative materials

* Must be able to create and direct compelling visuals to support art team

Relationship Management

* Advises agency upper management of any organic business opportunities

* Collaborate with senior management from other disciplines to enhance creative output

Business Management

* Create and oversee the development of all creative, delivering a high level of excellence

* Participate in presentations to clients, building confidence in their team in respect to the creative output of the agency

* Work with account management, and art department to ensure adherence to all specified deadlines and ensure coordination of all efforts

* Responsible for establishing and maintaining the reputation of the company as a creative leader in healthcare advertising

* Work with the creative unit in achieving its objectives

* Develop and mentor creative and managerial skills of subordinates, conduct performance reviews and determine salary reviews in timely fashion

* Maintain environment conducive to creativity so that creative output meets and exceeds agencys standards

* Attend and play key role in all client meetings, work proactively to improve clients business

* Act as ambassador for the agency at industry events

* Perform other related duties as required and assigned by supervisor

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

* Bachelors Degree in marketing, advertising, communications or related field

SKILLS & TRAINING REQUIREMENTS (licenses, programs, certifications, etc.)

* Effective oral and written communications skills

* Client rapport and trust

* Computer proficiency, solid knowledge of design programs

* Managerial skills

* Ability to work well within a team setting

* Exhibits decisive problem solving abilities

* Establishes a culture of community within the department (beyond art and copy) that transcends teams and brands

EXPERIENCE

* 12 marketing/advertising business experience preferred

OTHER INFORMATION

SPECIAL INFORMATION (Travel, Physical Requirements, Schedule, etc.)

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