Creative Director in Syracuse, NY

Creative Director Job Description

The creative director guides all creative projects and leads a team responsible for the overall quality of work produced by the creative department. This creative leader manages projects from concept to completion and translates marketing objectives into creative strategies. A strong design or copywriting background is preferred for this role. Five to eight years of experience and advanced leadership, communication, project management and problem-solving skills may also be required. Employers may lean toward candidates who have held or managed a range of diverse creative positions and possess a strong understanding of the business side of design.

Typical creative director duties:

Leading and directing the creative staff in the production of all advertising and marketing collateral

Ensuring that visual communication standards are met across various media

Meeting with clients or upper management to explain campaign strategies and solutions

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Social Media Channels

EO/IR systems

Facebook Insights

Adobe Creative Cloud

Design controls?

Marketing Activities

Brand Awareness

Branding

Production

Salary for Creative Director in Syracuse, NY

90726 - 135071

25th percentile

90726

New to the role, with little or no experience; requires more than casual instruction or supervision to perform day-to-day duties

50th percentile

114030

Has the experience to consistently perform core responsibilities without direct supervision; very comfortable with processes and subject matter associated with the role

75th percentile

135071

Value to the organization goes far beyond the ability to perform normal job duties; has rare qualifications that enable consistent contribution in unique ways; ready for next career level when available

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