Creative Director

Bond Vet is building the next generation of veterinary clinics from the ground up — and we're looking for a seasoned and collaborative Creative Director with exceptional creative skills and a relentless desire for quality to join our Marketing Team.

Reporting to Bond Vet’s Senior Vice President of Marketing, the Creative Director will lead creative strategy & execution across all client and vet-industry touchpoints. They will develop a vision that creatively leverages the best of where Bond has been but pushes us to the future. They will work with key stakeholders across the organization (Marketing, Product, Development and Recruiting), to refine the development of creative materials, from concept to production, establishing processes and driving engagement across multiple channels. We are looking for a true motivational leader, who believes in innovation and taking on complex creative challenges. 

This role will work on-site at our NYC HQ on a hybrid schedule.

What You'll Do:

• Work closely with the Marketing Team to create a number of assets both print and digital, that are in line with the brand’s goals and business objectives
• Shape brand standards by innovating, and implementing new and evolving strategy while ensuring that Bond Vet’s established brand guidelines are implemented across all touchpoints
• Supervising the department's daily workflow, assigning project workloads, monitoring deadlines and creating procedures where needed.
• Collaborate on design concepts for major brand awareness and go-to-market campaigns.
• Direct and guide the execution of multiple, concurrent best-in-class creative responses to strategic briefs
• Establish the concept, look and feel of branded campaigns alongside external Photography teams, and effectively communicate that direction
• Manage review and update clinical signage as needed.
• Work with the marketing team to produce new ideas for company branding, promotional campaigns, and marketing communications.
• Evaluate trends, assessing new data, and keeping up-to-date with the latest marketing techniques.
• Direct brainstorming meetings and creative sessions.
• Oversee exceptional and well-crafted copy that meet business requirements.
• Present and sell in creative campaign ideas to leadership and cross-functional partners
• Coach and mentor copywriters and designers in achieving the highest possible standards appropriate for all materials, regardless of medium or platform

You Have:

• 8+ years of experience working in an ACD or CD role in-house or at a creative agency
• 4+ years of management experience; leading a team of creatives across design and copy is a must
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment and comfort presenting ideas
• Experience creating assets that drive emotional power and persuades action
• A strong portfolio that demonstrates your ability to produce strategically-led creative across multiple channels and integrated campaigns
• The desire to build strong relationships across the organization and with external partners/agencies; demonstrates solid interpersonal and intrapersonal skills
• Proven history of motivating and directing a team of creatives to "level-up" and identify opportunities areas
• Team player mindset with the ability to manage projects aligned with cross-functional departmental goals
• Flexible and creative problem solver
• Expert in common design software (Adobe CC, Figma, etc...) for the creation of visual design artifacts and presentations
• Familiarity with contemporary internet technologies (HTML, CSS, responsive design, interactivity)

We Offer:

• Support for your physical and mental wellness: 100% covered health insurance, low cost dental & vision, access to mental health support programs and free memberships to One Medical
• Time for you and loved ones: great PTO, fully paid parental leave, discounted Bond Vet services for pets 
• Dedication to your financial future: competitive pay, 401k match, commuter benefits
• A place to grow: culture that is centered in learning and development, career pathing, mentorships, empowerment and trust