Jack Morton Worldwide Hiring for Creative Director Job at Heimarbeit Full Time

At Jack Morton we create head-turning, stomach-dropping, mind-boggling, smile-inducing brand experiences for everyone. The world’s biggest brands and challenger brands that make you go “hmmm” and “wow …” We work with them all, and so can you.

What we create is unique. Like you. It’s the future of marketing and there’s nothing passive or predictable about it. We promise every day will be different than the previous one in a very good way.

We’ve been around the block a few times in the last 80+ years, and what we’ve found at the end of the day, is that we really love what we do — no matter who we do it for. We also happen to be pretty great at it, and we’ve got the hardware to prove it. That and the humility to know you’ll help make the work even better.

We take care of each other, as much as we take care of business. We forget titles, check egos at the door, roll up our sleeves, don headsets, do the coffee run, and work together to make cool things happen. We marvel in each other’s uniqueness and revel in what each of us brings to the human potluck that is Jack. We want this to be a place where you can be you, all of you, and bring your true and honest self to work, every day in every way.

So if you want to help shape the future of an entire industry, welcome. If you’re looking to be global, but still feel local, come on in. If you feel work, and the people you work with, can be extraordinary, let’s chat.

Hi, we’re Jack. And we’re listening.

Tasks

You’ll lead the creative process by generating innovative ideas and engaging the audience through effective concept development and skillful writing. Working with the planning and design team, ensure the delivery of superior creative solutions that bring the experiential platform to life, drive client results, meet their budget requirements, and meet Jack Morton’s financial targets.

What you’ll be doing

Creative Strategy

• Develop creative strategy and innovative solutions to solve client marketing and communication challenges
• Work with the Experiential Platform and Creative Directors to develop the vision of client deliverables and effectively communicate that vision to colleagues and clients by skillfully crafting content

Flawless Creative Execution

• Work closely with Designers and other account team members to ensure on-brand design, accurate message content and adherence to the experiential platform
• Remain involved in production after the sale to ensure creative integrity, be a creative resource to the team as client needs or budgets change, and further develop the relationship with the client.

Creative Team Leadership

• Foster a culture and environment that is conducive to creative development by making create sessions a “safe” place where all participants are heard and respected, resulting in superior creative solutions.
• Understand, utilize, teach and champion processes and tools that facilitate productive creative development
• Stay abreast of cultural events and trends that affect our clients’ audiences
• Drive continuous process improvement to discover efficiencies and make recommendations within the creative department
• Network between offices to share ideas, knowledge and resources. Know and understand success stories from across the network. Be able to share those stories with the team and clients in the appropriate context.
• Serve as a coach to more junior creative team members to ensure that they are exposed to appropriate opportunities to help them grow in their career and to ensure that they continue to add increasing value to the team
• Serve as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to key senior clients

Client Management / Business Development

• Provide leadership in developing business strategies for new and existing clients that lead to revenue growth. Generate ideas that excite clients and expand their perceptions of what Jack Morton can do to help them drive results.
• Understand the clients’ business objectives and how those objectives relate to the target audience, while staying in tune to business issues, particularly in key account industries, to assist in generating relevant creative ideas.

Requirements

If you can do all that, you have what it takes. It might also help if…

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; MA preferred but not required
• At least 4-8 years of creative experience in an agency or marketing environment
• Superior writing skills with proven experience with message development and writing in different mediums (i.e., PowerPoint, speeches, video, proposals, etc.)
• Excellent creative and artistic presentation skills
• Effective team-building skills
• Strong in-depth knowledge of brand positioning and industry trends, including digital; strong understanding of how projects fit into the client’s business and brand position
• Strong understanding of technology and technology trends
• Must possess excellent time management skills and have a sense of urgency; proven ability to work on multiple projects at any given time
• Demonstrated creative competencies: client focus, accountability for results, organizational sophistication, ingenuity and communicating ideas

At Jack Morton we create head-turning, stomach-dropping, mind-boggling, smile-inducing brand experiences for everyone. It’s the future of marketing and there’s nothing passive or predictable about it. We promise every day will be different than the previous one in a very good way.

So if you want to help shape the future of an entire industry, welcome. If you feel work, and the people you work with, can be extraordinary, let’s chat. We’re Jack, and we can’t wait to meet you.