Creative Director (Advertising

at  Collier Simon

Collier.Simon is an independent creative agency based in LA (but working remotely on west coast hours). We work with our client partners to develop creative solutions that truly move the needle. Clients range from Fortune 500-type household names to up-and-comers across a variety of industries / verticals.
We’re looking for a multi-talented Creative Director with 7+ years experience in digital advertising to join our growing team. The ideal candidate has extensive experience with brand building (brand strategy, rebrands, visual idea, brand messaging playbooks, etc) and performance creative advertising (understanding how to read digital media plans & reports, optimize creative based on informed hypotheses, and comfortable with managing a high volume of creative across social and digital channels–Google, TikTok, IG, YouTube, Snapchat, etc)

You must….

• Have led creative teams–proficient at mentoring art, copy, and video/production team members
• Have experience driving creative strategy; work with the account team on creative briefs and be comfortable gleaning creative hypothesis from media reports.
• Be adept at balancing managing/reviewing creative and jumping in and executing when necessary (“player/coach” model)
• Be skilled in art/design but also have a great eye for copy
• Be highly organized and have an innate love for design and a thirst for constant learning–keeping up/educating team on digital trends (AI, new software, platform trends, etc)

Above all, we are looking for a creative thinker with a passion for design and a relentless desire to dig in and create great work.

REQUIREMENTS

• 7+ years’ experience in an agency or similar environment
• Fluent in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite including: InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, AE
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple projects across your creative pod/team
• Bachelor’s or related degree from design school is preferred
• Deep understanding of and ability to concept for all mediums
• Comfortable managing and mentoring junior creatives
• Ability to take a creative project from start to finish
• Firm understanding of high-level brand strategy, industry trends and design principles.
  We are looking for candidates based in LA or who are already planning to relocate to LA. Although our team continues to have the flexibility and work-from-home, there will be occasional in-person work sessions with team members and presentations/meetings with local clients.
  To be considered for this position, please provide a link to your portfolio or website, as well as a cover letter including some background as to why you are interested in working for an advertising agency.

Please refer the Job description for details