Creative Director

Creative Director, US Creative Team

The Knot Worldwide is looking for a seasoned Creative Director to join our in-house Creative Team to lead creative strategy & execution across our suite of brands. Reporting directly to our Head of Global Creative, this person will work closely with key stakeholders across the organization (Marketing, Product, Editorial, and Sales), to craft, deliver, and iterate on our creative & campaign platforms.. We are looking for a true motivational leader, who believes in innovation and taking on complex creative challenges. A natural storyteller, collaborator, and leader, this candidate will be refining the development of creative materials, from concept to production, to drive engagement across multiple channels. 

Responsibilities:

• Coaching and mentoring a team of copywriters and designers in achieving the highest possible standards appropriate for all materials, regardless of medium or platform
• Leading innovative and conceptual solutions to address creative challenges, and drive our marketing strategy through brand storytelling
• Managing projects from integrated campaigns to channel-specific production, that drive action, engagement, and retention from our audiences.
• Ensuring all creative concepts and deliverables align with the creative brief and marketing strategy; always adhering to brand guidelines
• Scheduling and facilitating creative reviews with key stakeholders to ensure direction and deliverables are in alignment with strategy and purpose
• Working closely with partners across the organization to break down complex narratives into simple, performance-driven, designs

Successful Candidates Have:

• 9+ years of experience working in an ACD or CD role in-house or at a creative agency 
• 5+ years of management experience; leading a team of creatives is a must, leading a team of creatives virtually is a plus
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment, especially on multiple brands at one time
• Detailed understanding of design, copy, video, and digital best-practice guidelines
• Ability to judge and guide writing and design work to develop concepts in all media 
• 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
• Leads as a team player, with the ability to manage projects aligned with cross-functional departmental goals
• Proficiency in using project management software
• Fun attitude and sense of humor—you can’t take the job too seriously!

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