Lead Thinker (Account Director) - Freelancers at Thinkerbell

, , New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Account management, Brand strategy, Creative leadership, Project management, Strategic planning, Financial acumen, Business growth, Mentoring, Stakeholder management, Problem solving, Communication, Collaboration, Ideation, Financial forecasting, Client relationship management

Industry

Advertising Services

Description

Thinkerbell is looking for amazing freelance Lead Thinker (Account Director) to join our team of Thinkers and Tinkers in Auckland. HOW YOU’LL CREATE MEASURED MAGIC What the hell is a Thinker? We’re glad you asked. A Thinker is a strategy-account-servicey type of person who often comes from a background of adland, or media agency, or brand strategy, or earned, or from the coffee shop down the road, but is really really smart. They ask a lot of questions and listen very carefully for the answers. They’re problem solvers and punctual, and know how to drive business results. They can manage processes and are business minded and they know how to get shit done. THE TASK AT HAND As a Lead Thinker, you are the key driver of a range of ambitious and innovative projects for our clients, focusing on brand-led ideas that push the boundaries of strategy and creativity, from insight to execution. You are an innovator and influencer, building strong relationships with existing and potential clients, driving business growth through sound strategic and creative solutions with strong financial acumen. An emerging leader with the agency, you are an invaluable team member mentoring and up-skilling more junior Thinkers and are not afraid to have an opinion. You'll have 3 big things to do: 1. BRAND AND CREATIVE LEADERSHIP You’ll lead your squad in the development of brand strategy and creative ideas that build our client’s brands and help change behaviours. You’ll work closely with your Core Tinker, having a key voice throughout the ideation process and ensuring everything is executed to the highest standard with cross functional collaboration at the core. You take ownership of driving the work and help up-skill more junior Thinkers whilst continuing to ask questions and building on your knowledge base. 2.PROJECT LEADERSHIP You have excellent project management skills and know our Measured Mapping process like the back of your hand. You are an experienced problem solver and know how to keep a job on track when things inevitably don’t go to plan. You proactively keep your squads, stakeholders and leadership updated and understand the importance of accurate and timely record keeping and financial forecasting and management. 3.INTEGRATION AND COLLABORATION You know your client’s business inside out and understand the challenges they face, the industry context and what makes them tick. You lead our squads to function as an extension of their team, and are tight with your Core Tinker. You know when to challenge and push the boundaries when required to help our clients find exceptional creative solutions that build their businesses and grow our relationship. AND THIS IS WHAT LIFE AT THINKERBELL LOOKS LIKE Thinkerbell represents the coming together of scientific enquiry and hard core creativity – or as we like to call it, ‘Measured Magic’. We are an agency of Thinkers and Tinkers and have extensive experience in the worlds of media (paid, owned, earned, and shared), research, strategy, and creative execution. We have helped some of Australia & New Zealand’s best known and most loved brands find their inner magic. We promise to push you out of your comfort zone, and nurture your inherent brilliant qualities at the same time. We kick off every week with Measured Mondays, our all agency, super-wip and finish every Friday at 4pm with Magic Hour, where we get creative and weird together. WHAT TO DO NOW Click 'Apply Now' and we will be in touch.

Responsibilities

The Lead Thinker drives ambitious and innovative projects by leading brand strategy and creative execution from insight to delivery. They are responsible for managing client relationships, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring financial and project management standards are met.