Rise Brands is hiring : Creative Director in Columbus

THE PERSON

Our ideal Creative Director is :

Innovative - You are an authentic forward thinker who is original, inspirational and courageous.

Communicator — You are a strong and engaging communicator who has a track record of speaking and writing directly, articulately and clearly.

Proactive Problem Solver - You’re a hands-on leader who works with a strong sense of urgency; you drive through obstacles and solve problems with ease in order to deliver results that meet the needs of the business.

Adaptable — You are flexible, resourceful, and can wear many hats. You are always looking for ways to improve and can look at a business with a critical eye. You are timely, proactive, and always follow through.

Collaborative — You are a team player who works well with others and inspires input and effort from teammates. You own your responsibilities and can hold others accountable to theirs.

RESPONSIBILITY

Our Creative Director will report to our home office in Columbus, Ohio and will be responsible for managing creative projects for Rise Brands and its family of brands. This position reports to our Vice President of Marketing & Creative. The job responsibilities include :

Oversee the creative process from concept to completion, aligning with team and company goals to increase sales and enhance guest experience

Conceptualize campaigns and creative needs; lead brainstorming / creative sessions to generate new ideas / creative direction for new and existing concepts across a multitude of tactics (e.g. digital, print, video, in-store experiences)

Direct and provide precise feedback / direction on all creative campaigns

Provide active leadership and timely coaching + development to a team of 5-6 creative professionals

Partner with the Creative Project Manager to allocate creative resources, provide input on creative prioritization and maintain creative project schedules and budget

Build and manage relationships with outside partners / vendors in tandem with the Creative Project Manager

Oversee the delivery of creative for internal / external communications aligned with company strategic goals

Collaborate across departments to establish and uphold holistic brand guidelines for existing and growing brands

Foster a positive and inspiring work environment that enables collaboration with all cross-functional teams

Maintain a curious and innovative mindset; stay up to date on trends, technologies, and tools that will help you and the company deliver best in class creative content / experiences across our brand

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Bachelor A0degree, in design or related field10+ years of relevant experience, including at least 4 years of experience leading creative teams.

Highly proficient in the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat)

Proven experience developing creative assets across a multitude of tactics, including but not limited to, print, digital, branded imagery, environmental and in-store installation.

Detail oriented leader with proven ability to execute multiple projects under tight deadlines

Exceptional communication and presentation skills

Experience leading a team of in-house and agency creative professionals

Ability to develop a strong network of external partners

Preferred

Interior or environmental design experience

Experience supporting brands within the hospitality space

Experience supporting multiple brands simultaneously

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